GEORGE NEWS - Holy Cross Primary was home to a significant number of achievers at the Young Musicians Competition this year.
The annual competition, run by the George Music Society, is a highlight on George's music calendar.
The instrumental ensemble won the trophy for the Best Junior Ensemble. Front, from left: Carlin Lamprecht (violin), Emma Saayman (percussion), Eden Walsh-Tucker (violin), Ashley Hoon (percussion), Owethu Dingi (percussion) and Leruo Dithlakanyane (guitar). Middle: Isabelle Botes (percussion), Kaitlyn Macdonald (percussion), Shaela Heystek (violin), Jesse van Heerden (percussion) and Kimberly Kershaw (recorder). Back: Chloë Tait (cello), Skye Harding (guitar), Reyce Spence (recorder), Jaden van Heerden (percussion), Geae Hendricks (violin) and Erhyn Petersen (violin).
The vocal ensemble was awarded the trophy for the Best Vocal Ensemble. They are conducted by Lida de Villiers and accompanied by Greta Benadé. Back, from left: Kaitlyn Macdonald, Chloë Tait, Lilitha Nyobole, Jaden van Heerden, Geae Hendricks, Nicola Mouton, Asha Tait and Jauné Fortuin. Middle: Charles Ingram, Beyoncé Witbooi, Erhyn Petersen, Kiara van Rensburg, Nikka Fritz and Ruby Launder. Front: Kayla Maritz, Chamira Williams, Kesia Gelderbloem, Alakhe Arosi and Dwala Ponoyi.
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