Jonathan and Matthew Frattaroli auditioned for the school in September and are set to start there in January.
The twins recently received half-colours for cultural activities at the school.
According to their mother, Shirley Frattaroli, the idea of the boys singing came about when she had a discussion with them about doing other activities apart from sport.
“They decided they were going to join the choir at school,” she said.
René Gouws, the choir conductor was impressed with the twins and encouraged them to audition for the Drakensberg Boys Choir School.
The boys emphasised their love for singing in their choir at Farrarmere Primary School, and now they will be singing for the Drakensberg Boys Choir School.
Frattaroli said that, of 1 600 auditions, the boys were among 30 selected to be in the choir.
According to the Drakensberg Boys Choir School, the twins are the only two who were chosen from Benoni for the year 2017.
Asked what they are most looking forward to, the 11-year-old twins said they are excited about participating in sporting activities, apart from the choir.
“I’m very excited because we get to go overseas, ” said Jonathan.
Matthew added: “I’m excited about making new friends.”
They said they are not scared of moving far from home and look forward to the new experience.
“I’m excited; it is a fantastic opportunity, but I am sad they won’t be with me,” said Shirley.
According to Shirley, the twins received a rave response from the learners at Farrarmere Primary School when it was announced that they would be joining the boys choir.
“Choir has become very cool, the perception has changed,” said Shirley.
“Now that the Drakensberg Boys Choir has performed at the school, choir has become accepted, whereas, before, it was questionable.”
Shirley mentioned that the outcome of the changed mindset towards the cultural subject has led to Gouws being excited about the future of the Farrarmere Primary School Choir.
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