Call for applications: Aspirant orchestral musicians in SA

This year’s massed ad hoc orchestra of prospective players will perform under the seasoned baton of local conductor Sue Cock.

All participants must be able to read, play music and are required to pay an entry fee of R60.

Participants can register and play as individuals or group. To register, interested players can contact Cheri Steenberg of the BCHA on 031 202 6174, who will email applicants a registration form. All participants who have paid will receive music to be performed via email from Steenberg.

“Participants are encouraged to register well in advance of the event,” the BCHA said. “They must be as conversant as possible with the prescribed music, to ensure that the concert will be an amazing experience if everyone performs at their best and delivers a successful team effort.”

The concert will open with the South African national anthem. Eclectic titles that will be heard at the concert include ‘Radetsky March’, ‘Syncopated Clock’, ‘Sleepy Lagoon’, ‘Entry of the Gladiators’, ‘Special Star’ and others.

One of South Africa’s leading marimba players, Bryan Clark, and his Caribbean Connection Steel Drum Band as well the Westville Girls High School Marimba Band will perform at the event between 2pm and 2.30pm.

“The BCHA offers sponsored tickets to several deserving organisations, who greatly appreciate being part of this fun-filled afternoon,” the organisation said.

Tickets to the event will be sold at the door for R50.