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New Zim gospel choir is born
17 Nov 2014 at 15:13hrs | Views
BACKGROUND
ZIMWORSHIP is a gospel ensemble that was formed in September 2013. The project is a brainchild of two childhood friends, Edward Mushuna and Sonny Mashambanhaka who grow up together in 52nd street, New Canaan, Highfield. Highfield is a musical township that has given Zimbabwe such great music icons as Oliver Mtukudzi, Tanga wekwa Sando, Timmy Makaya, Jabavu jazz Band, extra-large and many more.
The dream to form a band that would sing to Gods' glory started during our early teen hood, and it has been through determination, perseverance, hard work and faith in God that this has finally become a reality. Strive Masiyiwa of Econet wireless and Exodus Makumbe , of Exodus & company are our local heroes, their humble life and business achievements will forever be an inspiration to us. Musically, inspiration has been drawn from listening to the music of the legendary Baba Mechanic Manyeruke, Sharon Manyika, Kirk franklin, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Marvin Sapp, Helen Baylor and Keith Green.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive choir through providing training, creating opportunities and engaging Zimbabwe's diverse and unique cross section of humanity in the transformative power of gospel music. We believe that gospel music draws humanity to its creator, enriches our lives, unites and builds strong communities.
The Zimworship ensemble, a mixture of ethnic and economic backgrounds, operates from the heart of the nation, Harare but has a vision to reach out to all urban and rural corners of the nation and identify talent and nature it. Though our backgrounds are diverse, all of us in the choir have been lifted up and saved by God.
As an altruistic duo, we want to be remembered by the present and future generations for uplifting the name of God, drawing humanity to its creator, and also for helping the magnalised, vulnerable, underprivileged in our society. Charity and humanitarian initiatives are at the core of our hearts and therefore we call on organisations that look after or advocate for the protection of children, women, youths to contact us so that we can cooperate and collaborate free of charge in these worthy causes.
1.1 NAME
1.1 The name of the choir is ZIMWORSHIP. In the profile the term ‘band' or ‘choir'
refers to ZIMWORSHIP.
2. DATE OF INCEPTION
2.1 The choir was formed in September 2013.
3. FOUNDING DIRECTORS
3.1 Zimworship choir was founded by childhood friends, Edward Mushuna and
Sonny Mashambanhaka.
4. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the band are :
4.1 To proclaim the word of God through music.
4.2 To identify talent, nature and showcase it to the nation and beyond.
4.3 To assist the aspiring but less privileged to realise their full potential in music.
4.4 To play an active role in charity and humanitarian work
5. MEMBERSHIP
5.1 Membership in the band is open to any individual, patron or organisation that is
interested in the objectives of the band.
5.2 Current members are drawn from different religious backgrounds and there is gender
balance.
6. COMPOSTION OF THE BAND
6.1 The band is composed of: vocalists, instrumentalists, musical director, manager, band advisor(s), choreographers and security personnel.
6.2 The band members can be increased or reduced at the directors' discretion.
7. ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP
7.1 The choir is composed of artistic and administrative staff. These are ; manager /administrator, music director, media and communication officer and advisor (s).
8. RECORDINGS
8.1 The choir's debut album entitled "ZIMWORSHIP 1" (zimworship-cd01), was
recorded in the month of June through to July 2014 after several months of rehearsal
and preparation. The nine track album has been released early November 2014.
The album is available on compact disc (cd), and two videos have been done on the songs " all around" and "he touched me".
9. SUSTAINABILITY
The choir directors' will endeavour to increase focus on musical development of all under its academy, seek sponsorship from individuals, corporate and government. Addressing the challenge of inadequate rehearsal and performance space will be a priority.
10. FUTURE PLANS
In the near future the Zimworship choir directors will set up a rehearsal and recording studio to afford aspiring but less privileged musicians a platform and base to establish and perfect their music.
Zimworship will endeavour to release at least an album annually.
11. ZIMWORSHIP AND THE COMMUNITY
It remains the director's top priority to contribute positively to the community. The choir freely avails itself to humanitarian work, charity and any other initiatives meant to help the vulnerable and less privileged members of our society.
12. POSTAL ADDRESS
P.O Box 9132, Harare, Zimbabwe
13. CONTACT TELEPHONE
Sonny Mashambanhaka : +263772367712 or +263712538308 (bookings &
Management
Edward Mushuna : +263774130274 (music director)
14. EMAIL ADDRESS
The choirs email address is : zimworship@gmail.com
ZIMWORSHIP is a gospel ensemble that was formed in September 2013. The project is a brainchild of two childhood friends, Edward Mushuna and Sonny Mashambanhaka who grow up together in 52nd street, New Canaan, Highfield. Highfield is a musical township that has given Zimbabwe such great music icons as Oliver Mtukudzi, Tanga wekwa Sando, Timmy Makaya, Jabavu jazz Band, extra-large and many more.
The dream to form a band that would sing to Gods' glory started during our early teen hood, and it has been through determination, perseverance, hard work and faith in God that this has finally become a reality. Strive Masiyiwa of Econet wireless and Exodus Makumbe , of Exodus & company are our local heroes, their humble life and business achievements will forever be an inspiration to us. Musically, inspiration has been drawn from listening to the music of the legendary Baba Mechanic Manyeruke, Sharon Manyika, Kirk franklin, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Marvin Sapp, Helen Baylor and Keith Green.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive choir through providing training, creating opportunities and engaging Zimbabwe's diverse and unique cross section of humanity in the transformative power of gospel music. We believe that gospel music draws humanity to its creator, enriches our lives, unites and builds strong communities.
The Zimworship ensemble, a mixture of ethnic and economic backgrounds, operates from the heart of the nation, Harare but has a vision to reach out to all urban and rural corners of the nation and identify talent and nature it. Though our backgrounds are diverse, all of us in the choir have been lifted up and saved by God.
As an altruistic duo, we want to be remembered by the present and future generations for uplifting the name of God, drawing humanity to its creator, and also for helping the magnalised, vulnerable, underprivileged in our society. Charity and humanitarian initiatives are at the core of our hearts and therefore we call on organisations that look after or advocate for the protection of children, women, youths to contact us so that we can cooperate and collaborate free of charge in these worthy causes.
1.1 NAME
1.1 The name of the choir is ZIMWORSHIP. In the profile the term ‘band' or ‘choir'
refers to ZIMWORSHIP.
2. DATE OF INCEPTION
2.1 The choir was formed in September 2013.
3. FOUNDING DIRECTORS
3.1 Zimworship choir was founded by childhood friends, Edward Mushuna and
Sonny Mashambanhaka.
4. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the band are :
4.1 To proclaim the word of God through music.
4.2 To identify talent, nature and showcase it to the nation and beyond.
4.3 To assist the aspiring but less privileged to realise their full potential in music.
4.4 To play an active role in charity and humanitarian work
5.1 Membership in the band is open to any individual, patron or organisation that is
interested in the objectives of the band.
5.2 Current members are drawn from different religious backgrounds and there is gender
balance.
6. COMPOSTION OF THE BAND
6.1 The band is composed of: vocalists, instrumentalists, musical director, manager, band advisor(s), choreographers and security personnel.
6.2 The band members can be increased or reduced at the directors' discretion.
7. ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP
7.1 The choir is composed of artistic and administrative staff. These are ; manager /administrator, music director, media and communication officer and advisor (s).
8. RECORDINGS
8.1 The choir's debut album entitled "ZIMWORSHIP 1" (zimworship-cd01), was
recorded in the month of June through to July 2014 after several months of rehearsal
and preparation. The nine track album has been released early November 2014.
The album is available on compact disc (cd), and two videos have been done on the songs " all around" and "he touched me".
9. SUSTAINABILITY
The choir directors' will endeavour to increase focus on musical development of all under its academy, seek sponsorship from individuals, corporate and government. Addressing the challenge of inadequate rehearsal and performance space will be a priority.
10. FUTURE PLANS
In the near future the Zimworship choir directors will set up a rehearsal and recording studio to afford aspiring but less privileged musicians a platform and base to establish and perfect their music.
Zimworship will endeavour to release at least an album annually.
11. ZIMWORSHIP AND THE COMMUNITY
It remains the director's top priority to contribute positively to the community. The choir freely avails itself to humanitarian work, charity and any other initiatives meant to help the vulnerable and less privileged members of our society.
12. POSTAL ADDRESS
P.O Box 9132, Harare, Zimbabwe
13. CONTACT TELEPHONE
Sonny Mashambanhaka : +263772367712 or +263712538308 (bookings &
Management
Edward Mushuna : +263774130274 (music director)
14. EMAIL ADDRESS
The choirs email address is : zimworship@gmail.com
Source - ZIMWORSHIP
