Appendix 6 - International Music Council

eceives intensive practical training, as well as tuition in music theory, with the help of
students and other volunteers.
3 Basupi Music Centre
This music centre is located at Basupi Secondary School in Ikageng. It was established in
2001 in response to the need for a training institution in the Ikageng area of Potchefstroom.
Children from the project use this centre for rehearsals.
4 Basupi Brass Ensemble
This ensemble was started in 1996 and ten children currently receive instruction in playing
the cornet, alto horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. Group members also receive tuition in
music theory. These ten members reside in Ikageng and rehearse at Basupi Music Centre.
The aims of this subproject are to provide :
• group music tuition in instrumental performance,
• opportunities for ensemble and orchestra playing, as well as other public
performances, and
• the opportunity to earn pocket money.
5 Mini Maestros Violin Ensemble
This subproject was started in 1997 and is a feeder program for the Musikhane Orchestra.
The first group of this violin ensemble forms the backbone of the current Musikhane
Orchestra. This ensemble receives tuition on a weekly basis and their activities are
enthusiastically supported by the principle and staff of Potchefstroom Primary School where
this group is situated.
6 Music Literacy Program
This program is offered to thirty-five learners at the School of Music, North-West University.
The aim of this subproject, which was established in 1996, is to provide basic music literacy
in order to support and improve practical study. Classes in music theory and aural training
are presented at the School of Music. Most of the children have written and passed UNISA
music theory examinations.
In 2005 the pass rate for our October theory exams was 73% (11 of the 15 pupils who were
enrolled passed). Two pupils are currently working towards writing the grade 6 exam, one
pupil is preparing for the grade 5 exam and six pupils are preparing for the grade 4 exam.
7 Senior String Ensemble
During 2005, four members of the Musikhane Orchestra got together to form a string quartet
which has already performed at various university functions. The repertoire of this string
ensemble will be broadened this year in order for them to perform more widely.
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