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Redefine identified music education as an area in which
the company could contribute meaningfully to, teaching
others to perform to the best of their ability and talent.
The company continues to enhance its support for sustainable
education by committing funds to assist disadvantaged
children to play classical musical instruments.
Samet
The Redefine Western Cape Music Education Project, administered
by the South African Music Education Trust (Samet), attracted
120 learners in the current academic year from different
parts of the Western Cape including Ilanga, Kuilsriver,
Khayelitsha and Gugulethu. Tuition is offered in most
orchestral instruments, and theory of music and ensemble
playing form part of the compulsory subjects at the school.
The grant from Redefine, amounting to R375 000 for the
year to 31 August 2010, was utilised to contribute to
the salaries of 11 teachers as well as the team leader,
to purchase and maintain instruments, and for tutorial
material.
In 2010, apart from the instrumental tuition, children
took part in various ensembles, and performed at school
and church functions, which has a positive effect on the
community and the project itself. Many children have graduated
to become members of the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.Two
pupils had the opportunity to attend a summer music festival
in Norway, where they performed solo works, and formed
part of the Festival Orchestra of 175 young musicians.
Buskaid
Redefine has sponsored Buskaid, located in Diepkloof,
Soweto for a number of years. Buskaid is a music school
which offers tuition to less privileged youth from the
local township community, and has been identified as one
of the world’s top ten most inspirational orchestras by
the UK’s prestigious Gramophone magazine. Redefine
has committed a further R440 000 for the year to 31 August
2011.
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