SCARBOROUGH, Tobago (March 18, 2014) – Soulful renditions, melodious harmonization and theatrical performances have been the calling cards of the Signal Hill Alumni Choir (SHAC) for three decades. It comes as no surprise then that those very characteristics have led the United Nations to extend a special invitation for the choral group to perform at the third annual Rhythms of the World International Choral Festival in Geneva, Switzerland from July 3-9, 2014.

SHAC will commence the official celebration of its 30th anniversary with a series of activities that includes a Thanksgiving Service, along with performances and school tours throughout Trinidad and Tobago.  The honour of being selected by the UN to represent the Caribbean at Rhythms of the World however is undeniably the icing on the cake.

The Rhythms of the World International Choral Festival is produced by the Friendship Ambassador Foundation, Inc in recognition of the role music plays in promoting intercultural understanding. The selection process is quite competitive as the organizers seek only one choir per continent or region.

Signal Hill will perform at three events: two mass concerts and their own individual concert performance.

No strangers to the international choral circuit, the choir has performed at festivals in the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and North America. In fact, they made their United Nations debut in 2012 at the inaugural Rhythms of the World festival in New York. Their audiences have also included international dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth II and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Under the direction of co-founder John Arnold, with assistance from choreographer, Georgina Peterkin, Signal Hill has become a benchmark of what Trinidad and Tobago has to offer the world culturally. This has resulted in the group being awarded the Hummingbird Gold for National Service in the field of culture, among other accolades. Now, they will represent the region on one of the most prestigious stages alongside the best of the best choirs in the world.