Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh: “'Bawo, Thixo Somandla,' arranged by Mzilikazi Khumalo”; “Hailstork's 'Motherless Child'”

[J. S. Mzilikazi Khumalo (b. 1932)]

The South African Composer, Arranger & Choral Director J. S. Mzilikazi Khumalo is also a Professor Emeritus of African Languages. He was born June 20, 1932 and is profiled at AfriClassical.com, as is Adolphus C. Hailstork (b. 1941):

“Kenyon College Chamber Singers at St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon

The St. Paul's Friends of Music Guild Concert Series presents the Kenyon College Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. Benjamin Locke, on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 p.m. The Chamber Singers, consisting of fifty-four undergraduates chosen by competitive audition, is Kenyon's premier touring ensemble.”

“The Chamber Singers will again present an eclectic mix of a cappella choral repertoire on their 2011 Spring Tour.” “The ensemble is noted for its regular inclusion of music from South Africa, which this year includes 'Bawo, Thixo Somandla' (Lord, God Omnipotent), arranged by Mzilikazi Khumalo, and 'UMaconsana' (Moonshine) by Reuben Tholakele Caluza. Other pieces on the program include Jonathan Rathbone’s 'Danny Boy,' Adolphus Hailstork’s 'Motherless Child,' Robert Fountain’s 'Roll, Jordan, Roll,' and many other selections of sacred and secular choral repertoire.”