Learners introduced to brass instruments for the first time
Learners from Kleinberg Primary School in Ocean View, some of whom had never handled a musical instrument before, were introduced to brass instruments for the first time through the Izivunguvungu foundation.
Commander Mike Oldham, the former director of the SA Navy Band, says there were some rare instruments on display during the introduction.Read More : Iraqi oud legend Naseer Shamma seeks to heal Baghdad's wounds with music “There were two quite rare instruments called euphoniums, which are small versions of a bass tuba. It has similarities to the trombone regarding the size of the mouthpiece,” says Oldham. “The Grade 3 and 4 learners are already utilising red and blue plastic trumpets which were donated from the United Kingdom (UK).”
Oldham started the music programme with Kleinberg Primary School teacher Margaret Kindo in 1996 and has since retired from the SA Navy.
The brass band, which caters to children from Ocean View and neighbouring areas, comes together whenever possible to perform on the approximately 30 instruments available.
Oldham, who has various connections in the UK having originally been a musician with bands in England, including a member of Her Majesties Grenadier Guards Band, can be contacted at 082 445 6857.
Commander Mike Oldham, the former director of the SA Navy Band, says there were some rare instruments on display during the introduction.
Oldham started the music programme with Kleinberg Primary School teacher Margaret Kindo in 1996 and has since retired from the SA Navy.
The brass band, which caters to children from Ocean View and neighbouring areas, comes together whenever possible to perform on the approximately 30 instruments available.
Oldham, who has various connections in the UK having originally been a musician with bands in England, including a member of Her Majesties Grenadier Guards Band, can be contacted at 082 445 6857.
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