Masterclass March 2011 Christine Weir
In March 2011, the first Masterclass of the year was facilitated by cabaret performer Christine Weir of Not The Midnight Mass fame – and also mother of Fish Hoek participant Matthew Weir, singer in rock band My Friend’s Bread! She principally addressed stage presence with a focus on vocal techniques and building confidence.
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| Christine Weir with music project participants from our three wings together in Masiphumelele | ||
Also in March, an eMzantsi busful of music project participants attended a special, one-off workshop at the regular Best of Ekapa Hip Hop event at The Purple Turtle for the launch of David Chislett’s book “1,2,1,2: A Step By Step Guide To The SA Music Industry”. They networked and came home with an autographed copy.
eMzantsi Fish Hoek/Masi/Ocean View hiphop crew at Purple Turtle
In April 2011, groups of participants from both Mapiko and music projects visited Iziko following the staff trip in January. The music project participants were treated to an extra exhibit, being allowed to handle some of the historic carnival instruments in the ‘Ghoema and Glitter’ exhibition.
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In April, the music project’s regular Masterclass series continued with a presentation by Peter Theunissen and Zolani Hoshe of Cape MIC (Cape Music Industry Commission) about their insights into the music business. Each Masterclass starts with creative facilitation exercises learned by coordinators on PYE courses to enable intercultural bonding between groups as a fun foundation for learning.
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In June, environmental educationalist Lorraine Tanner from Jungle Theatre gave a ‘Green Masterclass’ to music project participants, leading a Q and A around their issue of climate change.
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In July, Simon Witbooi from FASfacts (www.fasfacts.org.za) gave a Masterclass and performance which greatly inspired the invited audience at the Ocean View Civic Centre, as part of an NLDTF funded outreach campaign warning communities of the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
In July, music project participants made an educational visit to Cape Audio College. Yan Sanchez showed the group round and shared insights about sound technology.
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Also in July, other music project participants made a trip to City Varsity’s Open Day and to the Marshall Music Megastore in Cape Town.
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