Cello Lessons at Springfield

The Springfield music department has always been active in promoting the benefits and 

opportunities that music offers. The music school has continued to provide students with 

opportunities to learn and develop their skills on many different instruments.

The cello is a part of the family of stringed instruments. It has a very old and rich history

 within music, dating back to the 1500’s. Since then, the cello has become a universally popular 

instrument in many different genres of music, and is a widely known and loved instrument today.

Here at Springfield, our cello department has grown steadily and we are excited to offer lessons

to all students in both the junior and high schools. If you are interested in learning how to

play the cello, please contact our music department! If you are unsure, come along for a free

trial lesson to see if the cello is the instrument for you.

Please contact: rallum@springfieldconvent.co.za or music@springfieldconvent.co.za 

Springfield Music Eisteddfod

The Springfield Eisteddfod is an exciting opportunity for all Springfield students to showcase their cultural talents, improve their chances at receiving music awards/colours, and to earn house points as part of the Interhouse Cultural events.

Dates: 10 June 2024 to 11 June 2024, from 10h00 to 13h00 each day

Guidelines:

1. Please fill in this form for each item you will be entering into the eisteddfod.

2. Your session time will be communicated to you in due course so that you know how long you will be needed at the Music Annex. 

3 This will be a normal school day, so you will have to excuse yourself from class in advance. 

4. Please arrange your own accompanist and rehearsals well before the eisteddfod.

5. You will be required to submit a PDF of your sheet music (below).

6. Please arrive at the Music Annex at least 10 minutes before your session is meant to start.

7. Please stay for the entire session as your adjudicator will give you feedback and a report at the end.

Entry form deadline: 

28 May 2024

Please submit your entries via the Google form link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScszfVKt7jEAIZ47JHzpdLWN3q63hoFmvRh1cjcziAwbhqn8Q/viewform

Marimba Jam High School Prestige Band

Congratulations to Alice Bekker, Chelsea Brown, Eden Williams, and Ruvarashe Mbika who have been selected to join the Marimba Jam High School Prestige Band. This esteemed ensemble comprises the finest marimba players from schools across Cape Town, chosen from a competitive pool of over 350 learners. 

As members of the Marimba Jam High School Prestige Band, they will have the honour of not only representing Springfield Convent but also the wider Cape Town community as they compete in the Education Africa International Marimba and Steelpan Festival taking place at St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls in Johannesburg from the 27th-28th July 2024. This festival provides a unique platform for young musicians to showcase their skills on a global stage and engage with peers from diverse backgrounds.