The Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria (DSP) hosted an exclusive ‘Vivace’ benefit evening to help less fortunate learners continue with their music lessons over the weekend.
This prestigious event was held at Forti Grill and Bar, Times Square on Sunday.
The Young Musicians Development Fund (YMDP) was founded to assist less fortunate learners to pay for their instrument loans fees and music lessons.
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School spokesperson Anja Schlüter said they chose the word ‘Vivace’ because “it means a vivaciously or lively execution”.
“This underlines the school’s endeavour to keep young learners’ musical dreams alive,” she said.
The DSP orchestra performed at the fundraising event.
Orchestra conductor Sonja Kirsch, who has been conducting the orchestra for the past two years, said with the funds raised they hope to keep talented learners’ dreams alive and to pave the way for their musical future.
“We are extremely proud of the musical talent at our school and want to open doors for learners through the fundraising initiative,” she said.
“The initiative is very important to me and my team because it helps young orchestras realise their dreams.”
Henning Schütte has become part of the initiative through his company, the Brass and Wind Repairs, which specialises in repairing musical instruments.
“I chose to do my part because it is for a good cause,” he said. “Music is good and it helps keep the children from the streets.”
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Another sponsor, Walter Johannes, said he has been part of the ‘school family’ from 1993 and was a member of the board between 1999 and 2003.
“Music is close to my heart because I also play music, I decided to get involved because I know the impact that music has,” he said.
Johannes said music helps to counter the effects of TV games and children spending more time watching TV.
“Music teaches children to concentrate, relax and have fun,” he said.
“All schools should consider having music in their curriculum. Life is not only mathematics, life sciences and all those other subjects.”
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The orchestra, which consists of about 40 musicians, has performed at various school functions.
It was previously invited to perform in Berlin during the world congress for schools board.
The ever-popular Gauteng opera also gave an outstanding performance.
A charity raffle was also held as part of the benefit evening.
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