Christ the King choir throws Christmas concert

Christ the King Church Choir Kampala has steered its fans into the festive season with a choral music concert that many people have acknowledged as “topnotch.” 

The 2-hour-long evening show at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel was on Sunday (December 15, 2024).

Christ the King Church choir in action during its Christmas concert at Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

The classical-music-oriented choral ensemble of international repute performed Joseph Haydn’s Missa in tempore belli (mass in time of war) in C major. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian music composer.

During their Christmas musical action, the choristers of Christ the King Church (Kampala) were accompanied by organist Paul Luggya (from Namirembe Cathedral) and the Africa Institute of Music (AIM) Orchestra.

Bro Mugema (wearing a white cassock), Fr Muganga (wearing a black cassock), Deacon Pius Kafeero (left) and other stakeholders cutting Christmas cake at the end of the concert.

The choir’s soloists including Liz Namukose (soprano), Judith Babirye (alto), Philip Pacutho (tenor), John Mary Mukiza (Baritone), Kevin Bill and Alice Musoke elevated the heavenly bliss of the show with their sweet vocals. Eng. Jimmy Avini also deserves gratitude for conducting the ensemble so skillfully.

Further to the major work, the choir also performed common congregational Christmas hymns such as Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending, Jingle Bells, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Oh Holy Night, and Joy to the World, which enabled their audience to participate in the singing.

Lady Mildred Ssentoogo (centre) sharing a moment with the Brothers of Christian Instruction at the end of the concert.

The concert was also graced by the Vice-Chancellor of University of Kisubi (UNIK), the Rev Bro Dr Deogratias Mugema and several other religious Brothers of the institute of the Brothers of Christian Instruction (locally referred to as the Brothers of Kisubi).

The Chaplain of the affiliate choirs of Christ the King Church Kampala, Fr John Muganga Muwanga paid tribute to Christ the King Church Choir for their commitment, generosity and impactful sacred musical ministry.

Rev Fr John Muganga Muwanga delivering his thanksgiving remarks.

As a climax of the concert, the choristers of Christ the King Church shared a delicious cake donated to them by the General Manager of Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Mr Jean Philippe Bittencourt.