Sweet Valley Primary School includes music as a core part of its curriculum, offering weekly music education to all learners and…
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Instrumental lessons for Grades 2–7
Learners in Grades 2 to 7 can receive individual instrumental lessons in piano, recorder, voice, flute, violin, guitar, drums, saxophone, clarinet, and fife. Learners must be placed in groups based on aptitude and may join ensembles.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 2 to 7 at Sweet Valley Primary School
- How to act on it
- Register interest through the school music department; participate in assessment for placement
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Individual music lessons are given to learners from Grade 2 in the following disciplines - Piano, recorder, voice, fife, flute, folk guitar, classical guitar, drums, saxophone, clarinet and violin.
Participation in eisteddfodau
Students may represent the school in the Cape Town and Afrikaans Eisteddfodau, competitive music events where performances are judged and awards are given.
- Who it is for
- music learners at Sweet Valley Primary School who perform well
- How to act on it
- Be selected by music teachers; prepare for performance; participate in the event
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Both Senior and Junior Choirs participate in the Cape Town and Afrikaans Eisteddfodeau and have come away with excellent results over the years.
Weekly music education for all learners
All learners at Sweet Valley Primary School receive one weekly music lesson covering singing, movement, percussion, and basic music theory. These lessons are part of the core curriculum and aim to develop musical appreciation and cognitive skills.
- Who it is for
- all learners at Sweet Valley Primary School
- How to act on it
- Attend regular weekly music lessons as part of the school timetable
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All classes receive music education once a week.
Grade concert performance
Every music learner is required to perform in a grade concert, regardless of how long they have studied. The concert is low-key and aims to build confidence and enjoyment.
- Who it is for
- all music learners at Sweet Valley Primary School
- How to act on it
- Prepare for and perform in the annual grade concert
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Every learner who studies music is required to play in a grade concert irrespective of how long they have been studying music.
UNISA theory class for Grades 2 and 3
A special class for learners who have achieved Grade Two and Three level and wish to pursue music as a subject in high school. It supports preparation for external music theory exams.
- Who it is for
- Grade 2 and 3 learners at Sweet Valley Primary School with music aptitude
- How to act on it
- Be enrolled in music lessons and achieve Grade Two or Three level; register for the UNISA theory class
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There is a Grade Two and Grade Three UNISA theory class for those who have achieved this level and wish to take music as a subject in High School.
Participation in choirs and ensembles
Students can join the Senior and Junior Choirs, Wind Band, Recorder Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, or String Ensemble. Rehearsals occur during the week, and participation is mandatory for those taking orchestral instruments or voice.
- Who it is for
- music learners at Sweet Valley Primary School
- How to act on it
- Express interest to music teachers; attend weekly rehearsals
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During the week rehearsals for the Senior and Junior Choirs, Wind Band, Recorder Ensemble, Flute Ensemble and String Ensemble take place.
Music Prize Competition
An annual competition for learners showing performing ability in music. It is judged by two external judges and offers students a chance to compete and gain experience.
- Who it is for
- learners at Sweet Valley Primary School with performing ability
- How to act on it
- Register for the annual Music Prize Competition; perform in front of external judges
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Each year a Music Prize Competition takes place which allows those who show performing ability to compete against others and to learn from the experience.
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Key Takeaways
- Music curriculum
- weekly music lessons
- recorder instruction Grade 2–3
- instrumental lessons: piano, flute, violin, voice, guitar, drums, saxophone, clarinet, fife
- Senior and Junior Choirs
- Wind Band
- Recorder Ensemble
- Flute Ensemble
- String Ensemble
- Cape Town Eisteddfodau
- Afrikaans Eisteddfodau
- UNISA theory class
- Grade Two and Three
- annual Music Prize Competition
- parent support system
- Arts and Culture Parent Forum
- 100 Dreyersdal Road, Bergvliet, 7945, Cape Town
- Sweet Valley Primary School
- Cape Town Eisteddfodau
- Afrikaans Eisteddfodau
- UNISA
- Arts and Culture Parent Forum
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