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ELITE MUSICI 2017!!

WCMA Prize-Giving

The annual WCMA Prize-Giving was held on 29 November at Curro Langebaan

Independent School hall. All students were awarded for their participations and

achievements for 2017. We would like to congratulate our three ELITE MUSICI

for 2017: Sarah Kleynhans, Owen Dalton and Nelandi Boshoff.

Sarah Kleynhans is our top student for the year and she also received the

Edumusic Floating Trophy for continuous achievement.

WCMA would like to thank Curro Langebaan for the use of their

school hall; Theresa Potgieter for her help; Mortimer Toyota for

flowers; Lisa Pereira for her beautiful photography, and Sania

Potgieter for the planning and preparation of all the awards and

certificates.

Read more on Page 2.

Sarah Kleynhans—TOP ACHIEVER Owen Dalton Nelandi Boshoff

Owen Dalton has been chosen for SANYO

for the 2nd

consecutive year as their 1st

Oboist. Congratulations, Owen, on this

extraordinary achievement!

Examination Results for the final session 2017:

WCMA had 162 external examination entries during 2017, with students yielding 9 Roll of Honours, 63

Distinctions and 64 Merits. Amazing achievements were obtained throughout the year! Superb

results were once again yielded in the 4th term practical examination sessions. Top achievers were:

Rockschool: 2 students achieved Distinction, namely Joel Janneker (95% Grade 3 Piano) and Gustav

Hough (90% Grade 4 Drums). 13 students achieved Merit.

Trinity: 23 Distinctions and 22 Merits were achieved. Mieke Reynolds (96% Initial Piano), Stevie Phillips

(95% Grade 2 Piano), Tatiana Zincke (93% Initial Piano), and Jade Jaftha (93% Grade 1 Viola) were

outstanding.

We also would like to congratulate our students who played Trinity

Grade 7 and 8 practical exams —an extraordinary achievement!

GRADE 8 (photos)

Owen Dalton (87% Grade 8 Oboe) and Jaydrin Cleophas (83%

Grade 8 Saxophone)

GRADE 7

Owen Dalton (90% Grade 7 Clarinet), Sarah Kleynhans (87% Grade

7 Flute), Anneen Uys (87% Grade 7 Flute & 76% Grade 7 Piano), Bianca Lochner (83% Grade 7 Piano) and

Marika Frick (Pass Grade 7 Violin). We are extremely proud of you all!!

Floating Trophies awarded at the WCMA Prize-Giving:

Highest Achievement in Music as Subject 2017: Nelandi Boshoff (average of 88,3%)

Highest Theory Achievement Pre-Grade 1 - Grade 2: Penelope Cole (100% UNISA Pre-Gr. 1 Theory)

Highest Theory Achievement Grade 3 - 5: Sarah Kleynhans (98% Trinity Grade 5 Theory)

Highest Theory Achievement Grade 6 - 8: Joanné Coetsee (94% Trinity Grade 6 Theory)

Primary School Elementary Practical Achievement (Gr.1-3): Joel Janneker (95% Rockschool Gr.3 Piano)

Primary School Intermediate Practical Achievement (Gr.4-6): Gustav Hough (90% Rockschool Grade 4 Drums)

High School Elementary Practical Achievement (Gr.1-3): Aidan Daniels & Micaela van der Walt (both achieved

94% for Trinity Grade 1 Cello, and Grade 1 Piano)

High School Intermediate Practical Achievement (Gr.4 - 6): Sarah Kleynhans (88% Trinity Grade 6 Singing)

High School Advanced Practical Achievement (Gr.7-8): Owen Dalton (90% Trinity Grade 7 Clarinet)

Anker Floating Trophy for Confidence: D’mitri Linnerd

Edumusic Floating Trophy – Continuous Achievement: Sarah Kleynhans

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INFO 2018

!!!Win 10% discount on the entire year’s Tuition Fees for 2018!!!

Settle your outstanding balance by 31 December to be entered into our

10% discount draw! The lucky winner will be announced in January.

The WCMA office will be closed from Saturday 16 December 2017 to Friday 5 January 2018.

Lessons will commence on Monday 22 January 2018. Each student/parent will be contacted to schedule lessons.

UFS STUDENTS

Congratulations to Owen Dalton, Phillip Verster and D’mitri Linnerd who passed the SLP of the Higher

Certificate in Music Performance at the WCMA Branch of the University of the Free State. All three boast with

distinction for some of their subjects. Owen Dalton had 7 Distinctions. Well done!

2018 Registrations extended to 20 December. Contact 082 710 3038 Farewell

After 7 years

with the

WCYO &

WCMA Mr.

Lee Blaauw,

our drum-kit

tutor, has

decided that he wants to pursue

a different path in music. He will

definitely be missed by students,

teachers, parents and staff.

Mr. Lee, thank you for your

dedication and commitment to

your students, music and the

Academy. We wish you all the

best in your future endeavours.

A ♪ from the Principal

As the festive decorations and coloured lights

adorn streets, shop windows and houses, we are

met with a sense of exhilaration at the prospect

of closing the chapter that was 2017.

It is with gratitude and pride that we reflect on the

achievements of the past year. Twelve months of

hard work, and dedication by our students and

staff have allowed the WCMA and WCYO to reach

new academic heights and have brought us closer

to realising our vision of establishing the WCMA

and WCYO as the best music academy and youth

orchestra in the Western Cape.

However, with only a few short weeks left until the

Christmas break, I warmly wish our staff, students

and parents a blessed Christmas, spent in the

company of family, close friends and loved ones.

The time has come to slow down the pace, make

memories and take it easy, especially when you

are travelling - life is so precious.

It is my wish that 2018 may bring with it, abundant

opportunities and great prosperity for you and

your loved ones.

- Carina Brown -