Collegiate Choir Makes Impression at South African Festival

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Members of Illinois Wesleyan University’s Collegiate Choir sang their way through the Cape Town and Stellenbosch regions in South Africa during Spring Break where they were subsequently honored for their performance at a renowned cultural festival. 

The choir, comprised of student musicians from a variety of academic disciplines, has participated in international tours every four years since 2000 under the direction of Professor of Music Scott Ferguson. This year, the group performed concerts in the Chicago area before departing for the week-long South Africa tour, arriving back in Bloomington just before the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting international travel. 

“I have unforgettable memories from every international tour, but the combination of the extraordinary natural beauty of South Africa, profound cultural experiences, and exhilarating performances put this tour in a special category,” Ferguson said.

Among the most notable moments of the trip was the choir’s performance at the Woordfees