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    Local musicians shine in music competition

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailJune 29, 2015No Comments2 Mins Read
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    After a wonderful display of young musical talent and some fierce competition over the course of last week, the prize-winners in the ninth Grahamstown Music Competition were decided at the final concert at the Beethoven Room, last Saturday evening, 27June.

    After a wonderful display of young musical talent and some fierce competition over the course of last week, the prize-winners in the ninth Grahamstown Music Competition were decided at the final concert at the Beethoven Room, last Saturday evening, 27June.

    Grahamstown's own local competitors did extremely well.

    Sascha van der Merwe came third in the Junior category and her sister, Tegan, was a finalist in the Senior category and won the award for the most promising Grahamstown entrant.

    Theresa Dwyer was a finalist in the Tertiary category and also won the prize for best performance of a work by a South African composer.

    Competition organiser, Catherine Foxcroft, said, "The competition showcased some of the country's finest young musicians who gave some truly outstanding performances.

    "It was hosted by Rhodes and was once again one of the highlights of Grahamstown's musical scene. Audiences and contestants thoroughly enjoyed it.

    "Many taking part reported that they felt enriched by the friendly competition environment and promised to return next year.

    "It was a treat to hear some of these young performers display their musical flair with such skill and finesse."


    Here are all the results: 

    JUNIOR CATEGORY

    1st  Dane Van Graan  (Bethlehem)

    2nd  Kala Antoinette Pearce (Bethlehem) 

    3rd Sascha van der Merwe (Grahamstown) 


    SENIOR CATEGORY

    1st Beate Boshoff (Bethlehem)

    2nd Rachel Wedderburn-Maxwell (Durban) 

    3rd Daniel Brodie (East London) 

     

    TERTIARY CATEGORY 

    1st Caryn Reed (Pretoria) 

    2nd Mieke Struwig (Port Elizabeth)

    3rd Julian Lume (Pretoria) 

     

    SPECIAL PRIZES

    Finalist and prize for most promising Grahamstown entrant  Tegan van der Merwe (Grahamstown) 

    Finalist and prize for the best performance of a South African composition Theresa Dwyer (Grahamstown)

    Prize for the best woodwind performer Mieke Struwig(Port Elizabeth)

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