NEWSLETTER — 3RD TERM 2018...Grade 3), Jade Vrolick (88% Grade 1), Schalk Meintjes (87% Grade 1),...
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NEWSLETTER — 3RD TERM 2018 In This Issue
Wes-Boland Eisteddfod
Welcome
Examination results
SANYO
WCMA Prize-Giving
Music categories of the Wes-Boland Eisteddfod were held in
Hopefield from 20-24 August. WCMA students performed outstanding and
obtained a phenomenal total of 176 Cum Laudes,
268 Gold, 141 Silver and 24 Bronze certificates!
A True testimony to the high quality music education our
students receive at the largest professional music academy
on the West Coast.
The Prestige Evening was held on 14 September, where
WCMA students won 51 music and 2 singing categories.
For the 16th consecutive
year, WCMA was
awarded the Wes-Boland
Eisteddfod shield for the
most music categories
won.
Congratulations to all
our brave students with their participations and results. We
are extremely proud of you, as it takes tremendous guts to
perform in front of an audience.
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A WARM WELCOME to our new part-time
Brass Tutor and Junior Orchestra conductor, Andrea
Fisher-Jeffes. Andrea recently took over the reigns
from Craig Nicholas. She has a Masters Degree in
Music, majoring in Euphonium performance, Brass
pedagogy and Composition. She is a renown performer in South Africa and has
performed with many Orchestras and Bands. We are privileged to have you,
Andrea!
We also welcome two new EPWP
participants, Hellazeen Laing and
Devlin-Lee Williams, and to our
office staff: Deon van Rooyen in
logistics and Kevin Koekemoer as
Intern Tutor.
In September, Principal
Carina Brown was
appointed as an WCED
examiner for the
National Senior
Certificate Final Matric
Music Practical exams.
She is an international
Rockschool examiner
and will be examining
throughout the country
again, during the 4th
term.
We wish you good
health and safe travels!
Examination Results UNISA THEORY of MUSIC - June session
ROLL OF HONOUR (from left to right)
The following students were awarded by UNISA for their outstanding achievements.
Annika Gericke (100% Grade 1) Joel Janneker (100% Grade 1) Armand Potgieter (100% Pre-Grade 1) Mia Melck (99% Grade 1) Colan Fransman (98% Pre-Grade 1) Quizandri Mouton (97% Grade 1) Raydene Loubser (96% Pre-Grade 1)
DISTINCTION: Zenia Botes (94% Grade 1), Stevie Phillips (94% Grade 1), Liam Opperman (94% Grade 1), Kiara Kirsten (90% Grade 2), Mieke van der Merwe (89% Grade 3), Jade Vrolick (88% Grade 1), Schalk Meintjes (87% Grade 1), Daniël Meintjes (86% Grade 1), Luke Pyper (83% Grade 1).
ROCKSCHOOL PRACTICAL - June session
3 Distinctions were achieved by the following students:
Joh Bester (93% Grade 1 Drums) Jeandré Boois (93% Grade 1 Drums) Micaela van der Walt (90% Grade 2 Acoustic Guitar)
TRINITY PRACTICAL - August session
Our students achieved 15 Distinctions & 7 Merits!
Our Top Achievers were (from left to right):
Stevie Phillips (95% Initial Violin & 94% Grade 3 Piano) Colan Fransman (95% Grade 1 Piano) Klara Hettasch (93% Initial Piano) Charlé Moolman (93% Grade 2 Flute) Robyn Martin (91% Initial Violin) Mignon Burger (90% Grade 1 Violin) Penelope Cole (90% Grade 3 Piano) Raydene Loubser (90% Initial Piano)
Other DISTINCTIONS:
Racquel Carelse (87% Grade 2 Flute), Tracy Schnetler (87% Initial Piano), Nickilese van der Walt (87% Grade 3 Flute), Nelandi Boshoff (87% Grade 6 Keyboard), Jade Jaftha (97% Grade 3 Viola), Rachel Janneker (87% Grade 3 Violin).
♪ Congratulations. We are super proud of all our students! #hardworkpaysoff ♪
For all results, visit www.westcoastmusicacademy.co.za
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IMPORTANT DATES:
15 Oct: UNISA Gr.6 P1 Theory
16 Oct: UNISA Gr.3, Gr.5 Theory
17 Oct: UNISA Pre-Gr.1, Gr.2 Theory
18 Oct: UNISA Gr.1 Theory
19 Oct: UNISA Gr.4, Gr.6 P2 Theory
20 Oct: Rockschool Practical Exams
30 Oct – 1 Nov: Trinity Practical Exams
3 Nov: Trinity Theory Exams
3 Nov: WCYO performance at Darling Music Academy
10 Nov: WCYO Community Christmas Concert @ Langebaan
6 Dec: WCMA & WCYO Annual Prize-Giving
SANYO players
Congratulations to Double Bass
student, Lourens Pretorius, who
was also chosen for the South
African National Youth Orchestra
with Sarah Kleynhans.
They performed with SANYO in
Bloemfontein in the June school
holidays.
Sarah, as part of SANYO, also
performed with the Minnesota
Orchestra, conducted by American,
Roderick Cox, from 13-19 August,
at the University of Pretoria and
Brixton Church in Johannesburg.
They also performed with Coenie de
Villiers, Gloria Bosman and Elsabé
Zietsman.
WCMA & WCYO Prize-Giving
Our annual Prize-Giving will be held on Thursday 6 December, 18:00
– 19:30 @ Curro School Hall. It is our privilege to reward all WCMA
students for their hard work. ALL students will receive a certificate,
medal or trophy for their achievements and participations during
2018.
A detailed information letter
will be emailed to all parents.
This event will have no long
speeches or music items, we
keep it as short as possible.
Please make a note of this
date!
Various advertising opportunities are available for companies or
organisations at this year’s event. For more information, please
e-mail Sania on [email protected].
Tertiary Training 2019 applications in collaboration with the University of Free State will open soon!
Short Learning Courses (SLC) in the Higher Certificate in Music Performance & Diploma in Music 1 of the University of Free State are taught and examined locally. A variety of subjects are available to choose from as Short Learning Courses or all subjects can be combined for the Certificate or Diploma courses. This is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a higher education diploma or certificate while receiving University credits and a certificate from the University of Free State after completion. These short learning courses are ideal to do as gap year training, or to be used as a stepping stone towards any other University or College courses, or as stand-alone qualifications and to enrich your knowledge in the field of music. IMPORTANT: No prior music knowledge required to enter for these courses, but Grade 12 is a requirement. Enquiries: Carina Brown @ [email protected].