Sheila Chisholm
Matthew Reid, organiser of the excellent and unusual monthly Christ Church Constantia concerts, has, on Sunday 2 April another singing bonanza lined up. At 3pm internationally acclaimed South African Youth Choir (SAYC) is presenting a variety concert showcasing individual member talents, as well as choral works, plus entertaining traditional African music.
Since its inception in 2005, the SAYC has showcased its considerable abilities on both local and international platforms. Presently directed by Paul Robinson, who took up the baton in 2013, the choir was crowned Best Youth Choir at the prestigious ATKV Animato International Choral Competition for three years running – 2014-2016 and Best Regional Choir 19 Years & Younger at the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod in 2014.
The SAYC comprises 60 high school learners
Comprising 60 high school learners and students, in the true spirit of ubuntu, the SAYC is a human project, a celebration of unity within our cultural diversity.
Conductor Robinson is a multi-faceted personality. Not only is he regarded as an astute businessman, he holds a Masters Degree in Medical Sciences. He also studied organ under organist Boudewijn Scholten; has performed as a member of the Stellenbosch University Choir; Transnet Libertas Choir and Cape Town Chamber Choir he founded and conducted the toasted male ensemble Boschenovas – winners of the Stellenbosch Serenade Group in 1990.
Adding to those facets Robinson received training in choral conducting from renowned choral conductors Kare Hanken, Jonathan Griffith, Rudolph de Beer and Andre van der Merwe. All in all, another musically interesting Matthew Reid, Christ Church Constantia, concert to diarise.
Who: South African Youth Choir (SAYC)
What: Christ Church Constantia concerts
When: Sun, 2 April, 2017 at 3pm
Book: Anne 021 710 0861, 082 218 0100, ccctickets8@gmail.com
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