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CHOIR 2011
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Choir
Leader:
Vuyokazi Gosani
Conductor: Mr
S. Mkhize
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2011 CHOIR TOUR
During the June holiday, the long awaited choir tour
finally saw twenty-two VG girls, four parents, two
choir staff members, Jillian Haaroff and Sibusiso
Mkhize as well as the tour manager, Madeleine
Schoeman soar through the sky to discover the world.
This was the choir's second visit abroad and this
time they made sure to blow Europe away with a
genuine taste of South African flavour, and true VG
flair. Austria and Germany were indeed fascinated
with the choir, and expressed their deep love and
appreciation for South African music thanks to the
talented choir's performances.
The Touring choir
with conductor Sibu Mkhize
The tour itinerary was packed with all sorts of
marvellous things we don't see everyday here at
home. To mention but a few, the group saw the Salt
mines in Mozart's hometown, Salzburg; the
Hundertwasser Museum in Beethoven's hometown,
Vienna; The BMW Museum and Dachau Concentration Camp
in Germany. The group also witnessed great talent at
the Cantus MM International Choir Festival which was
held in Saltsburg. Breathtaking views and
magnificent churches were the order of the day under
the sunny skies of Austria and Germany.
Travelling is an eye-opening experience and the VG
group was privileged enough to share this experience
with each other, as well as share part of themselves
through song and dance with the rest of the world.
South Africa was well represented by the tour group
and will be cherished for a long time in the hearts
of fond friends made from around the globe.
Article by Delia Makabeni
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FOUNDERS' DAY
As part of the 2011 Founders' Day Celebrations, the
VG choir performed at the "Concert in the Park" as
well as the Memorial Service. The choir's
moving version of "The Rose" at the Memorial service
brought a tear to many an eye.
Mr
Mkhize with the VGHS choir
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VG CHOIR RECORDS A CD
On
Saturday 19 February, the VG choir gathered to record their second CD. The
girls sang exceptionally well and managed to get through all fifteen
selected songs faster than expected.
Most of
the songs recorded were classic choruses, such as Mozart's
Requiem and
Pavarotti's
Libiamo,
(accompanied by music teacher Miss Jillian Haarhoff on the piano), and
others were traditional favourites.
Local
sound engineer Corinne Cooper, oversaw the technicalities to ensure
outstanding quality. The VG choir is gearing up for its overseas tour later
this year, and keeping up its well-known high standard under the baton of Mr Sibu Mkhize, so be sure to get your hands on a copy of this fantastic CD
which will be available at the school soon.
The choir in action
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