An unforgettable experience

A choir of 12 children from Qala under the direction of Archpriest Joe Zammit gave an excellent performance in front of a packed Westminster Cathedral on Malta Day UK 2008. The Kor Magnificat went to London on the invitation of Fr Victor Camilleri OFC who resides in London and was in charge of the liturgical celebration.

The Qala boys and girls sang some 15 items from the Mass composed by Carmelo Zammit during the Pontifical Mass officiated by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech.

The young choristers oozing with confidence seized this unique opportunity to sing beautifully. An accolade of praise was heaped on them by the congregation, letters lauding them and written by English members of the congregation appeared in local papers and e-mails poured in.

The Archpriest of Qala, who sang two solos, grabbed the opportunity to meet Qala emigrants living in the UK. Over the last two years he has visited Qala residents in the US, Canada and Australia. This was an unforgettable moment which the Qala children will cherish for long. It was quite an audacious decision by Dr Zammit but it turned out to be a very enriching experience for the choir children.