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Gokomere High wins Diocese Choir competitions
24 Jun 2016 at 15:05hrs | Views
Gokomere High School proved last Saturday that they are the best Roman Catholic Church choir in Masvingo Bishopric after they came first in the Diocese's singing competitions.
The competitions which involved 43 teams were held at St Luke in Chivi on Saturday. Bishop Michael Bhasera was the guest of honour.
Tapiwa Zibgwi of Gokomere was again voted the best choir conductor.
The competition was sponsored by EcoSure.
The other choirs that made it into the top 10 are; Mutero High School in second position; Mukaro High School third; Good Shepherd Chiredzi came fourth; Peter and Paul Cathedral fifth; Bondolfi College was at number six; Don Bosco Parish number 7; Mukaro Mission number 8; St Theresa Rujeko number 9 and Beitbridge number 10.
The competition song was titled, "Tendai Baba nokutivakanaka" composed by Joseph Chikoro from Masvingo.
The competition was tough and no team was sure of its position with St Theresa Rujeko in Masvingo which came third in last year's competition dropping to number nine this year.
The priest- in- charge at Gokomere Mission Father Vincent Muzenda held a celebration mass on Sunday after winning the choir competitions where he was full of joy for retaining the trophy.
"We have retained the trophy for two consecutive years and would like to thank you for a job well-done both the school heads primary, high school, choir conductor, and choir master for the team work," he said.
In interview with The Mirror, the Ecosure Sales Manager, said "As EcoSure we are happy to work with the Diocese of Masvingo. We will continue to support their competitions. Their events promote the spirit of togetherness especially as they follow their theme of the year of mercy and peace.
"EcoSure is a funeral cover it's available for burial societies and church choirs as well. Members contribute 50 cents per month per person and the sum assured is $500, which is processed within eight hours.
"In other words Econet deposit $500 into the Eco Cash wallet of the group if a member passes on "Imari yekuviga munhu. There are other packages $1 you get $1,000 then $2 you get $2 000 and the last is $5 where members get $5, 000," said Mutswiti.local news
The competitions which involved 43 teams were held at St Luke in Chivi on Saturday. Bishop Michael Bhasera was the guest of honour.
Tapiwa Zibgwi of Gokomere was again voted the best choir conductor.
The competition was sponsored by EcoSure.
The other choirs that made it into the top 10 are; Mutero High School in second position; Mukaro High School third; Good Shepherd Chiredzi came fourth; Peter and Paul Cathedral fifth; Bondolfi College was at number six; Don Bosco Parish number 7; Mukaro Mission number 8; St Theresa Rujeko number 9 and Beitbridge number 10.
The competition song was titled, "Tendai Baba nokutivakanaka" composed by Joseph Chikoro from Masvingo.
The priest- in- charge at Gokomere Mission Father Vincent Muzenda held a celebration mass on Sunday after winning the choir competitions where he was full of joy for retaining the trophy.
"We have retained the trophy for two consecutive years and would like to thank you for a job well-done both the school heads primary, high school, choir conductor, and choir master for the team work," he said.
In interview with The Mirror, the Ecosure Sales Manager, said "As EcoSure we are happy to work with the Diocese of Masvingo. We will continue to support their competitions. Their events promote the spirit of togetherness especially as they follow their theme of the year of mercy and peace.
"EcoSure is a funeral cover it's available for burial societies and church choirs as well. Members contribute 50 cents per month per person and the sum assured is $500, which is processed within eight hours.
"In other words Econet deposit $500 into the Eco Cash wallet of the group if a member passes on "Imari yekuviga munhu. There are other packages $1 you get $1,000 then $2 you get $2 000 and the last is $5 where members get $5, 000," said Mutswiti.local news
Source - Masvingo Mirror
