The University of Johannesburg Choir (UJ Choir) concludes its 2026 season with the Legacy Concert, a celebration of music and an enduring legacy.
Over the years, members of UJ Choir have carried their experiences beyond the university, establishing new ensembles and contributing to the broader choral landscape. Quava Vocal Group is one such expression of that legacy. Founded by UJ Choir alumnus Sabelo Mthembu, Quava continues this connection under the direction of Sikhulule Mlokoti, who is himself a former member of UJ Choir.
The Legacy Concert has traditionally brought together three ensembles: Quava Vocal Group, Veni Cantare and UJ Choir. Veni Cantare, conducted by Sizwe Mondlane and also connected to the UJ Choir family, will not participate in this year’s edition. Its absence, however, does not diminish the spirit of the occasion. This year’s concert offers an opportunity to focus on the enduring relationship between UJ Choir and Quava Vocal Group.
“The Legacy Concert is about more than bringing choirs onto one stage,” says Sizwe Mondlane, conductor of UJ Choir. “It is about recognising the journey that connects us: the people who sang together, the experiences we shared and the ways in which those experiences continue to influence the music we create today.”
The concert will also serve as a fitting conclusion to an extremely busy and rewarding 2026 season for UJ Choir. Following multidisciplinary projects, joint concerts and national and international tours, the choir will take to the stage for the final time this year, inviting audiences to celebrate not only the music of the present but also the people and stories that have helped shape its journey.
The evening offers an opportunity to experience a shared legacy expressed through choral music: two ensembles with different journeys, connected by a common musical home.
Event: Legacy Concert
Date: 17 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Venue: UJ Arts Centre Theatre, APK
Click here for tickets at R130
UJ Choir
The University of Johannesburg Choir stands as a beacon of musical excellence. It consists of eighty students from the university that study a range of qualifications, excluding music. Excelling in both Western and African choral repertoire, the choir prides itself in artistic innovation and musical integrity. UJ Choir has won numerous awards and continues to fly the University of Johannesburg flag with pride.
About UJ Arts and Culture
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni, and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts.
In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA (www.uj.ac.za/fada) offers programmes in eight creative disciplines, in Art, Design and Architecture, as well as playing home to the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art & Visual Culture, and the Visual Identities in Art & Design Research Centre. The Faculty has a strong focus on sustainability and relevance, and engages actively with the dynamism, creativity, and diversity of Johannesburg in imagining new approaches to art and design education.