The Down Syndrome Oxfordshire Singing and Singing Choir presented their annual live show today at Bonn Square as part of the Oxford Christmas Lights Festival.
The choir, made up of children and adults with Down Syndrome, sang a range of songs including Christmas classics, and popular hits for the members of the public.
Due to its closeness to Westgate, walkers stopped by to see the show or enjoy the music playing.
According to Elsa Gill, choir lead, the annual performance provides an opportunity for the organisation to raise funds and increase awareness of people with Down Syndrome, bringing the community together through music.
Down Syndrome Oxfordshire supports people with Down Syndrome and their families. Founded in 2004, the charity relies primarily on fundraising activities and donations from supporters to fund its work.
During the performance, family members and supporters collected donations from spectators to help fund the charity’s activities.
Elsa Gill, the choir lead, said the group had recently been selected as the Oxford Gospel Choir’s Charity of the Year.
As part of this collaboration, both choirs will perform together on 12 December at 3 pm at Oliver Hall, St Edward’s School, for a festive gospel concert titled ‘Together at Christmas’.
The event is part of the Oxford Gospel Choir’s community and charitable activities.