Child’s Play India Foundation Unites Young Voices and Orchestras in Festive Musical Evening

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Child’s Play India Foundation, in association with Clube Harmonia de Margao, organised Prelude to Christmas, a musical evening that brought together young voices and orchestral performances in a festive celebration of music and community. The event featured the Child’s Play Chorus from the Margao branch, comprising over 30 performers led by Vanessa Menezes, whose energetic and heartfelt renditions were warmly received by the audience.

The choir performed a mix of contemporary and traditional pieces, including popular songs such as Eye of the Tiger, Roar, and You’ve Got a Friend in Me, alongside beloved Christmas carols like Hark the Herald and Silent Night. Their confident performances and youthful enthusiasm drew enthusiastic applause and reflected the growing interest in choral singing among children in the region.

The evening also featured Camerata Goa, the foundation’s orchestra conducted by Dr. Luis Dias. The ensemble presented a selection of classical carols including Coventry Carol, What Child Is This, In Dulce Jubilo, and Go Tell It on the Mountain, adding depth and richness to the festive programme. Camerata Goa later went on to perform at the Museum of Christian Art’s Carols on the Hill, followed by the Child’s Play Chorus, further extending the foundation’s presence in Goa’s festive music calendar.

Reflecting on the foundation’s expanding choral initiatives, Dr. Luis Dias shared that choral projects are currently active in Margao and Saligao, with plans to begin a new project in Panjim in the coming year. He highlighted the enthusiasm of both children and parents, noting that the Margao choir has already delivered five performances in recent months. Emphasising inclusivity, he added that the choral projects are open to all and aim to encourage more young people to experience the joy and beauty of singing together.