PGVIM Singers is an intergenerational community choir bringing together voices from different ages and backgrounds to share music and connection. In this performance, they will present three uplifting songs: the warm and welcoming Funga Alafia, the playful and familiar The Lion Sleeps Tonight, and the harmonious Friendship Canon, celebrating unity and joy through song.

Performance Program

Funga Alafia (Song of Welcome)
Traditional; arr. Jill Gallina
Originating from West Africa, Funga Alafia is a traditional welcome song offering blessings of peace, love, and joy. 

The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Lyrics and revised music by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, and Luigi Creatore; arr. Jeff Funk
First recorded in 1939 by South African musician Solomon Linda under the title Mbube, this song has traveled across cultures and decades, gaining worldwide popularity through various adaptations—including its appearance in The Lion King. 

Friendship Canon
Words and music by Mark Burrows
A joyful round celebrating the bonds of friendship, Friendship Canon invites singers to weave their voices together in harmony. Its simple, uplifting text and accessible melody create an atmosphere of connection, reminding listeners that music is a bridge that unites hearts and minds.

Dr. Apinporn Chaiwanichsiri, Conductor

Performers

Giratigorn Subannajui

Giratiya Subannajui

Rawinnipha Sornkrai

Phannarom Sangsurat

Napakate Puntsuk

Kallaya Kijboonchoo

Jutamas Cheunpradit

Jurampa Thephassadin Na Ayudhaya

Chisa Yanset

Thipsuda Chamnansripetch

Napaporn Saengkaew

Narinrat Detudom

Siriwan Terdputham

Pranee Jatunitanonte

Piyanad Naorungroj

Pintip Ruenwongsa

Pataraporn Yiamsamatha

Ramida A-mornsung

Ratchada Charnsakorn

Wipa Panyanuwat

Srisunan paenkaewwat

Sopida Devahustin na Ayudhaya

Suchai Wattanapalanont

Nalin Vipakpan pansuk

Maytapan Maythinthammatat

Chonlada Thonguthaisri

Pattarawin Gijgongsarp

Peerasin Thanakonsit

Aparat Mungthong

Narisada Chantarasuphasang

Sma Saengwech

Jidapa Sunta-raruk