Highlights at the music academy

EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING AT THE MUSIC ACADEMY!

We got Marimbas!

On Tuesday 14 May, the music department had an exciting delivery: Three Marimbas and four Log Xylophones from African Musical Instruments in the Eastern Cape!

Mrs. Pienaar and Ms. van Niekerk unpacked and assembled them, and each class now have the oppportunity to play the beautiful instruments. We are very grateful for the new addition to our family.

Foundation Phase Music Evening

On Tuesday 7 May, we had an evening concert for the Junior Choir, Music Makers, Violin Ensemble, and a few individual instrumentalists.

Musician of the Month

We are currently celebrating Michael Jackson as our musician of the month!

During class music, we will talk about his life and his music, learn some of his songs, and listen to some of his masterpieces.

There are two displays in the school: one in the Grade 3 passage, and one outside the music academy. These displays carry information, pictures, and the competition questions.
Children are encouraged to complete the quiz on a piece of paper, and submit it in the box outside the music department. At the end of six weeks, we will announce 6 lucky winners who will receive a certificate and a prize!

Questions:

What was the name of the band that Michael Jackson started his music career with?
Name 2 songs on the album Thriller
What is the name of the song he wrote with Lionel Richie in 1978?

Public Performance at Long Beach Mall

On Friday 15 March, some of our InterSen Phase students performed at Long Beach Mall as part of our fundraising scheme.

We were very proud of them as they played their instruments and sang together as a group.

Violin Workshop

On Friday 1 March, our violin tutors, Karla van Niekerk and Nadiah Mony, held a violin workshop as part of our fundraising initiatives. The workshop was based on the function of violins in film music, and focused on three techniques: dynamics, pizzicato, and tremolo.

Culture and Sports Assembly

Our Senior Choir, Percussion Band, Orchestra, Valentine's Band, and a Grade 6 flautist performed in the Culture and Sports Assembly on Friday, 1 March 2024.

Percussion Band - "Buckets and Drums"

Percussion Band - Buckets and Drums.mp4

Orchestra - "Siyahamba"

Orchestra - Siyahamba.mp4

Rachel Erasmus - "A Whole New World"

Rachel Erasmus - A Whole New World.mp4

Valentine's Band - "Perfect"

Valentine's Band - Perfect.mp4

Senior Choir - "Summertime"

Senior Choir - Summertime.mp4

Suprise Valentine's Day Performance!

Mrs. Pienaar, Ms. van Niekerk, and three of our Grade 7 music students serenaded the teachers as they arrived at school on Valentine's Day.

Benjamin Paul (flute), Hudson Paul (saxophone), and Kai van Koller (guitar) made us very proud as they played three love songs - Love Me Tender, Perfect, and Can't Help Falling in Love.

musician of the month

We are celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven as our first Musician of the Month for this year!

During class music, we will talk about his life and his music, learn some of his songs, and listen to some of his masterpieces.

There are two displays in the school: one in the Grade 3 passage, and one outside the music academy. These displays carry information, pictures, and the competition questions.
Children are encouraged to complete the quiz on a piece of paper, and submit it in the box outside the music department. At the end of six weeks, we will announce 6 lucky winners who will receive a certificate and a prize!

QUIZ:

Where was Beethoven born? (City and country)
What genre (style) of music did Beethoven compose?
What disability did Beethoven have?
Which other famous composer did Beethoven study with?