YOUNG WORLD EDUCARE is a non-profit organization and BEAUTIFUL VOICES is a 2008 fundraising event.
South Africa loves music, IDOLS and The popular show hosted by Patricia Lewis, SUPERSTERRE, is proof of this. What we wanted to know – is Opera music popular? The original thought was no, perhaps not, but Natasha a British soprano, was newly signed to EMI, Nina Stemme also signed an exclusive deal with EMI, South African Tenors Johan Botha and Jannie Moolman made headlines recently and then came the death of Pavarotti -and the World went crazy! That sad note was a positive sign that we needed to go ahead with the project. Opera music is still a joyful activity for all people and does have a future, in South Africa as everywhere else.
Music Teachers, we need your help to prepare young performers to sing with strong confidence and grace. You can bring incredible Opera Music to South Africa Enjoy wonderful prices and unique privileges. |
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We invite all school to participate. Kids are divided into 4 categories: Grade 1-4, Grade 5-7, Grade 8-10, 11-12. Pupils with voices, clearly of superior quality must be selected by each school and entered into the BEAUTIFUL VOICES competition. Children who have the talent but lack funding will be sponsored to participate
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"Every young voice silenced by poverty, disease, war, abuse or discrimination is a call for your action."
Be the Beautiful Voice that will bring change and make a difference in the lifes of so many unfortunate children. |
Contact: YOUNG WORLD (012) 335 0745 office Hrs, (012) 335 0745 after Hrs, All Hours 082 922 1148 youngworld@mailbox.co.za P.O. Box 11575, Hatfield, Pretoria
The following Schools and music teachers have enquired about participation and are formally invited to join in the 2008 activities and be part of this Première Event. |
| GERMAN SCHOOL -CAPE TOWN |
Annette Poeschl |
(021) 706 8287 |
| KINGSMEAD COLLEGE -JOHANNESBURG |
Elsabé Fourie |
www.kingsmead.co.za |
| DOMINICAN SCHOOL -JOHANNESBURG |
Martin |
www.dominican.co.za |
| Stellenberg High School, Durbanville |
Elizabeth Wright |
eawright@mweb.co.za |
| Hugo Lambrecht Music centre, Parow. |
Elizabeth Wright |
eawright@mweb.co.za |
| Stirlinghigh School, East London |
Leoni Kukard |
kukardl@stirlinghigh.co.za |
| 0829284309 |
Christina Louw |
cml@xsinet.co.za |
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Johan Botha, our very own wellknown South African Tenor, said: "There is such a lot of talent in this country, it just has to be developed. We have to speak to the Government, The Minister, training our black singers should become important, to enable them to perform all over the World according the the gifts they received. We have such a lot to offer the world, but talent alone is not enough." See original articlen
And took to heart words of: Placido Domingo: "...if children would learn about opera from an early age, many of them will be open to it and want to know more. They will grow up appreciating opera..." He went on to say "... you can't really blame the parents for not taking their children to the opera, if they grew up with rock 'n' roll themselves. It's a matter of education. It's a matter of breaking this chain and beginning to develop familiarity with opera in the next generations as early as possible." (Classical Singer Magazine)
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We are open to suggestions and will appreciate any assistance offered by any Individual, Business or Organization. Those who want to come on board as project planners with musical/ Opera back grounds are very welcome. Anyone with ideas for sponsorship please contact us. It is a BIG, BIG project and we need all the help we can get to see the project through to the end. |
