Drakies to host open day
The friendships that are formed at DBCS is to become part of a brotherhood of friends that last a lifetime.
Aiming to prepare boys for life and leadership through excellence in music, academics, sport and social enrichment, the Drakensberg Boys Choir School (DBCS) is a unique and world-renowned South African institution.
The school stimulates boys’ spirit of adventure in the beautiful physical surroundings of the Drakensberg, while nurturing the development of their minds and expression of their innate musical talent. A strong academic programme is taught alongside music subjects and choir rehearsals, as well as social development abilities. The discipline of choral training ensures that boys learn highly specialised skills from every musical era and genre. Boys develop exceptional leadership skills, discipline and self-confidence.
DBCS accepts boys from Grade 4 and goes up to Grade 9. Many boys are offered bursaries for their Grade 10, 11 and 12 years as they are mature.
The boys travel extensively. At leaser twice a year nationally and once a year internationally.
Ten academic teachers and eight music teachers plus boarding, administrative and catering staff look after a hundred and twenty boys. This ensures individual attention in all areas.
The boys experience living life at the fullest. They are exposed to nature and participate in hikes, tubing and spending time together around a campfire.
The friendships that are formed at DBCS is to become part of a brotherhood of friends that last a lifetime.
Parents are encouraged to apply in writing on the prescribed application forms for admission for their son(s) before the end of the preceding year. However, entrance may be granted at any time of the academic year. Learners will be subjected to a voice audition and a school report needs to be assessed by the head of academics. The DBCS will be in the Pretoria area on 12 May 2016 and in Roodepoort and Randburg area on 13 May 2016. If you are interested please email our Marketing Manager, Belinda Espag at bespag@dbchoir.com to arrange for an audition or to attend the Open Weekend.
On the weekend of 3-4 June 2016 boys that are interested in attending the DBCS can attend an Open Weekend and experience the Drakie life.
Website: www.dbchoir.com
Tel: 036 468 1012
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