The Herald (South Africa)

Visiting boys hit right note

- Tremaine van Aardt aardtt@tisoblacks­tar.co.za

RIEBEEK College Girls’ High School pupils were treated to a unique instrument­al tutorial session last week by the Grey High School String Band, who used music to bring a new note to school work.

Grey High String Band conductor Marliza Taylor gave the girls interestin­g insight into the various items performed.

The pupils received an educationa­l session in classical and contempora­ry music through a programme aimed at encouragin­g them to pick up an instrument.

Kieran Stear, principal of Riebeek College, said: “Riebeek girls are very good at making people feel valued and appreciate­d, and their applause and appreciati­on at the performanc­es were astounding.

“They thoroughly enjoyed the performanc­e. Congratula­tions to Grey on growing the talent of these exceptiona­l young men.

“Thank you to the teachers and drivers involved.”

Grade 4 Riebeek Girls’ High School pupil Teisha van Aardt echoed Stear, saying: “It was a day well spent and we enjoyed all the performanc­es which the boys put on for us. It really is amazing the talent they have and how easy they make it look to play one of these instrument­s.

“I am sure it encouraged a lot of girls to give music a chance and pick up an instrument themselves. We all had lots of fun meeting the Grey boys and learning a little more about music. Hopefully they will return soon to give us our next lesson.”

 ?? Picture: SUPPLIED ?? SHARING JOY: The Grey High School String Band visited Riebeek College Girls’ High School last week to perform and educate the young pupils about instrument­al music. From left are Denovan Jemiker, Shawn Lyon, Riebeek College principal Kieran Stear, Teisha van Aardt, Grey High string orchestra conductor Marliza Taylor and Louis Potgieter
Picture: SUPPLIED SHARING JOY: The Grey High School String Band visited Riebeek College Girls’ High School last week to perform and educate the young pupils about instrument­al music. From left are Denovan Jemiker, Shawn Lyon, Riebeek College principal Kieran Stear, Teisha van Aardt, Grey High string orchestra conductor Marliza Taylor and Louis Potgieter

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