Youth band performs at gala event

THE KZN Youth Wind Band (KZNYWB) will present the Play Your Part gala performance, a one-show-only musical programme, on Saturday, 23 November at 2.30pm.

The two works by local composer Warren Bessey will be performed under the baton of conductor, Russel Scott, by the full KZN Youth Wind Band, a 40-member choir made up of The Clermont Community Choir and the Voices of Angels Children’s Choir, members of the St John’s Diocesan School for Girls Marimba Band together with five vocal soloists, a string quartet from the KZN Philharmonic, and His Majesty’s Praise Singer, the prolific historian and poet, BM Mdletshe.

In support of this event, ticket-holders stand a chance of winning a four-night cruise holiday on the MSC Orchestra visiting the Pomene in Mozambique for two adults, valued at R 18 000.

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Patrons of the arts will be encouraged to purchase a concert ticket and thereby “play their part” in support of the music development of our youth, with the KZNYWB donating all revenue raised from ticket sales to the KZNYWB Development Trust.

The KZN Youth Wind Band has been in existence for over 40 years, and provides a platform for youth from all socio-economic, cultural backgrounds to come together and perform at the highest standard.

Music lovers from all traditions are encouraged to experience an evening of glorious music.

For tickets contact the Durban Music School on 031 304 1001 (office hours). Full price tickets are R100.

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