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Bainbridge Talent Showcase Presents "Bhombela"

The Bainbridge Youth Choir (BYC) is proud to offer choir classes to all youth ages 4 through high school. Formerly the Olympic Girls’ Choir, Founding Artistic Director Laura Milleson, was succeeded by Angie Godfrey in the…

The Bainbridge Youth Choir (BYC) is proud to offer choir classes to all youth ages 4 through high school. Formerly the Olympic Girls’ Choir, Founding Artistic Director Laura Milleson, was succeeded by Angie Godfrey in the Fall of 2018. BYC offers choral instruction to four different age groups: early singers, Encora, Cantabile, and Chamber Choir, serving children from Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap area. 

Bainbridge Youth Choir is under the umbrella of the Bainbridge Chorale and is supported in rehearsal and performances by its collaborative pianist, Laetitia Lehman-Pearsall. BYC continued classes using Zoom since April of 2020 and was finally able to meet in-person this past May! Currently, summer camps are planned and regular classes will begin in September. Interested in joining? No auditions necessary: find out more at www.bainbridgeyouthchoir.com

“Bhombela”

“Bhombela” is a traditional South African song arranged by Will Skaff.  Sung in the Zulu language, it is a song of a mother waking up her children on the train used to transport workers.The song is lively, fun and the rhythm sticks were a challenge that was a delight to the choir and audience alike. In this video performance you will see students from our three oldest groups (Encora, Cantabile and Chamber).


ABOUT ANGIE GODFREY. She was appointed Artistic Director of the Olympic Girls’ Choir in July 2018, after serving as Associate Director of Youth Programs since January 2018.  Angie  has loved making music with her students. She is inspired daily by their curiosity and their individual talents that are the best inspiration a teacher could find.  Angie has over 15 years of experience directing musical groups of all ages.  While living in California’s Bay area, Angie taught Music in the Cupertino Union School District. She directed Music in Elementary Orff Music, Middle School Band, Choir and Musical Theatre. Since moving to Bainbridge Island 6 years ago, Angie has been the Music Specialist at Montessori Country School which offers instruction to ages Preschool to 6th Grade. She is also an active member in the Bainbridge Chorale and has worked in a supportive role with the Olympic Girls’ Choir for the past two years.