UJ Choir presents Voices of Tomorrow: A Choir Kaleidoscope.

The University of Johannesburg Choir, a part of the division of UJ Arts & Culture in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), is proud to present Voices of Tomorrow on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 15:00 at the UJ Arts Centre’s Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre in Auckland Park based on the University’s Kingsway Campus.

This collaborative choral concert brings together young choristers from local schools for an afternoon of beautiful music. The concert aims to inspire the next generation of singers and build a strong choral community in Johannesburg.

Following the spirit of sustainability, this year’s concert turns its focus to the voices that will shape the future. Voices of Tomorrow creates an opportunity for school choirs to perform in the theatre, and experience a university arts environment that values creativity, discipline, and possibility.

The concert will feature performances by:
• Curro Aurora
• Sacred Heart College Choir
• De La Salle Holy Cross College Senior Choir
• Roosevelt High School Choir
• Greenside High School Choir

Audiences can look forward to an uplifting programme that showcases the range, spirit and promise of young choristers from across Johannesburg. Each choir brings its own voice, identity and school community to the stage, creating a rich choral experience that reflects the diversity and energy of the city’s next generation of performers.

“Voices of Tomorrow: Choir Kaleidoscope is about creating space for young singers to feel seen, heard and encouraged,” says Sizwe Mondlane, UJ Choir Master. “Our hope is that some of these young voices will one day become the voices that shape UJ Choir. We want them to see UJ as a place where their talent and creative potential can grow.”

Through this concert, UJ Choir continues to affirm the role of music in holistic education, youth development and community building. The initiative also supports the University of Johannesburg’s Strategic Plan 2035, particularly its commitment to positive societal impact, inclusivity, collaboration and the development of future-focused learning environments.

By bringing young people into a professional performance space, Voices of Tomorrow: Choir Kaleidoscope aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, which promotes inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all. The concert recognises the arts as a powerful extension of education, offering young people opportunities to build confidence, discipline, creativity and a sense of belonging.

The afternoon will celebrate the power of choral music to connect schools, communities and the university, while encouraging young singers to imagine future pathways in the arts and higher education.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Time: 15:00
Venue: UJ Arts Centre (Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre)
Tickets: R120 for adults and R100 for children available via Quicket – https://www.quicket.co.za/events/385339-uj-choir-presents-choir-kaleidoscope-voices-of-tomorrow#/

About UJ Choir

The University of Johannesburg Choir stands as a beacon of musical excellence. It consists of eighty students from the university that study a range of qualifications, excluding music. Excelling in both Western and African choral repertoire, the choir prides itself in artistic innovation and musical integrity. UJ Choir has won numerous awards and continues to fly the University of Johannesburg flag with pride.

About UJ Arts and Culture

UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni, and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts.

In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA (www.uj.ac.za/fada) offers programmes in eight creative disciplines, in Art, Design and Architecture, as well as playing home to the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art & Visual Culture, and the Visual Identities in Art & Design Research Centre. The faculty has a strong focus on sustainability and relevance, and engages actively with the dynamism, creativity, and diversity of Johannesburg in imagining new approaches to art and design education.

Lakin Morgan-Baatjies
lakinmb@uj.ac.za
011 559 1315
University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture
https://arts.uj.ac.za/whats-on/uj-choir-presents-voices-of-tomorrow-a-choir-kaleidoscope/N