Exile

Origin's band, orchestra and choir are called Exile. We have performed in events around Cape Town in venues as diverse as the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town City Hall. We have also performed in the local churches, school halls and theatres.

Our UK band recorded our first album, un|broken, in January 2009 and you can read more about it and listen to excerpts or order online on our new album page.

Musicians who would like to join the Exile Chamber Orchestra can register online. Experience, and a minimum standard of grade 7 or 8 Unisa/ABRSM is required.

Inclusion in any Origin programme is at the discretion of the organisers.

Choir

Our praise choir rehearses at Pinelands Presbyterian Church, which is central for Cape Town and convenient for both Northern and Southern suburbs. We rehearse on a Monday evening at 7.30pm. If you are interested in joining, complete the sign-up form and we'll fill you in on the details.

Although there is no upper age limit, our choir is predominantly a youth choir, recruiting those between 18 and 35 years old to join us in Exile. There are no auditions, but you do need to be able to sing! People younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We also are responsible for operating the Cape Town Gospel Choir. For more information on this choir please see their website.

Directions: Pinelands Presbyterian Church is on Central Square in Pinelands, on St Stephen's Road. By car: from the N2 take the Pinelands (Forest Drive) exit and head for central Pinelands. At the BP garage, turn left (St Stephen's Road). The Church is on the right just past the cricket field. Lift-share is also available from several parts of Cape Town. Contact us for more details. By train: from Pinelands station go straight along Broad Walk until you reach Central Square. The Church is on the opposite corner of the square.