Voice groups

Four voices,one choir,one sound

Being part of Quava means contributing to something that requires individual responsibility and collective effort. Everyone has a role to play, and the quality of the experience depends on how well those roles come together.

The full choir in black, standing in rows beneath stained-glass windows

Sopranos

The soaring line

Carrying the melody to its highest points, our sopranos bring brightness and lift to every arrangement, from sacred and classical repertoire to Afro-jazz.

Soprano Voice Group Leader & Discipline Lead
Soprano Voice Group Leader & Discipline Lead
The sopranos of Quava Vocal Group

Altos

The rich middle

Warm, grounded and full of colour, the altos hold the inner harmonies that give Quava its depth and its distinctive blend.

Alto Voice Group Leader
Alto Voice Group Leader
The altos of Quava Vocal Group

Tenors

The bright heart

Ringing and expressive, the tenors drive the energy of the choir, adding urgency to jazz lines and warmth to the great African choral works.

Tenor Voice Group Leader
Tenor Voice Group Leader
The tenors of Quava Vocal Group

Basses

The foundation

Every chord rests on the basses. Resonant and steady, they are the floor beneath Quava's sound and the pulse that keeps it moving.

Bass Voice Group Leader
Bass Voice Group Leader
The basses of Quava Vocal Group

The people behind the performance

Our steering committee and voice group leaders keep the music, the people and the organisation moving in step, from rehearsal discipline to finance, operations and the stories we share.

Quava's steering committee standing together in a courtyard
Kgago Dhlamini
Kgago DhlaminiChairperson & co-founder
Sikhulule Cooper Mlokoti
Sikhulule Cooper MlokotiMusical Director
Finance Lead
Finance Lead
Operations Lead
Operations Lead
Marketing Lead
Marketing Lead
Rachel Manyema
Rachel ManyemaPublic Relations
Social Lead
Social Lead

Voices past and present

Quava is a living legacy, shaped by every chorister who has carried it forward. Honouring our alumni is part of who we are.

2009 – 2014

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2015 – 2019

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2020 – present

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