The contribution of the musicians has been the most well kept secret of the success of Carnival of Carols - year after year. In their own inimitable styles and individual capacities they are geniuses. But it is when they come together - once a year - in front of this huge ensemble of children that they are at their wits as well as at their zenith.

The musicians group is small but a wonderful foursome to whom 'service is beyond the call of duty'. All of them are busy as ever with their own lives, and more so during the hectic season of Christmas, but when Carnival of Carols comes around, they simply pack all their troubles in their old kit bag, smile and are there!

Thank you for your invaluable help - the children of the Archdiocese of Karachi will remember you all their lives. Here's an intro to each one of them:

Desmond Vaz - The conductor. His magic wand brings the best out of all the children - from the distractive 4-year olds to the impulsive 14 year olds! He can 'see' each one of the children with his heart and ears. And that my friends, is the stunning revelation of this great musician's talent and love for children.

Roland de Souza - The lead-guitarist. His masterful dexterity in changing chords to catch-up with the children's wavering voices is the confidence with which he manages the timing and continuity of the carols. Together with Desmond and Alan Goveas they make an incredible trio.

Alan Goveas - The back-up guitarist. He is truly a Dominic Savio to the thousands of children whom he has trained at Fatima, many of them now happily married with their own kids and still eager to assist him whenever needed. Alan organizes the 'Back-up Choir' comprising of older children (the youth).

Ferdinand Goveas - He provides the bass that makes the singing of children and the music sound so good, rich in harmony and perfect in melody. Well done Ferdi, keep it up!

The Back-up Choir - Every year we have two groups of older children, youth in their teens from Our Lady of Fatima (The Dominc Savio Choir) and the St. Lawrence's Children's Choir.

About 40 of these young men & women are spread amongst the 400-odd children so that they act as back-up vocals to the kids and also to maintain the flow of the performance.