A concert of Sacred Music was held at St. Augustine's Church in Victoria, Gozo. The compare of the evening was Francesco Pio Attard. The choir performed various pieces for lent: ‘O Bone Jesu', ‘Adoramus Te', ‘O Domine Jesu Christe' and ‘Sicut Cervus' by Palestrina, ‘Miserere Mei' by Lotti, ‘Crux Fidelis' by John IV, King of Portugal. In occasion of the Eucharistic Year, the Choir performed ‘O Sacrum Convivium' by Perosi and for the first time, a ‘Tantum Ergo' composed by Mro. Paul Portelli.
There were also three pieces performed by soloists: ‘Ave Maria' composed by Caccini was interpreted by Marouska Attard (Director and Soprano) and accompanied on the organ by her voice teacher, Claire Massa, ‘Nulla in Mundo Pax Sincera' composed by Vivaldi was interpreted by Georgina Gauci (soprano) and accompanied by Mro. Stephen Attard on the organ and last but not least, ‘Pie Jesu' composed by Faure was interpreted the well-known Claire Massa (mezzo-soprano) accompanied by Mro. Stephen Attard on the organ. Mro. Stephen Attard played also the ‘Largo' by Handel on the church organ. During the soiree, there were two talks: one by Mr. Albert Storace who talked about the Cd and the other was a message for the occasion by the choir leader, Stefan Attard. The leader presented the new album to the Hon. Mr. Speaker Dr. A. Tabone, to the Hon. Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono, to Dr. Justyne Caruana M.P. and to Rev. Fr. George Bezzina for the Augustine's Community. The audience, which filled the church, really appreciated this youth choir and the singing. There were various persons who at the end of the concert bought the Cd. Later, there was a reception at the Sta. Rita Hall in St. Augustine Convent. The choir members had the opportunity to talk to the audience, which had very encouraging and positive comments. This was one of the events held this year to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the choir's foundation.
