By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said they wish schools representing the province at the 2024 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) Championships well. Motsumi said the province is sending 22 choirs from 18 schools that will be competing at the national championships, that is 7 primary schools and 14 secondary schools (other schools are competing in two sections).
The national championships will take place at Rhema Church, Randburg from 7-11 August 2024.
“Choirs will be accompanied by 47 teachers including conductors and 18 departmental officials and the Provincial Task Team members. Day 1 Choirs for primary schools are Reoleboge Primary School from Bojanala District, which will be competing in the Own Choice category, Ramaifala Primary School from Bojanala District will be competing in the Sextet and Boys Choir categories.
“Motlhabane Primary School from Ngaka Modiri Molema District will be competing in the Boys Choir category. Kgwanyape Primary School Bojanala District will be competing in the Mixed Choir (Western) and Mixed Choir (African) categories. Sunrise View Primary School from Bojanala District will be competing in the Folklore category,” she said.
Motsumi further said Day 2 Choirs, which are secondary school include Tlamelang Special School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District that will be performing in the Own Choice category, Moedwil Combined School in Bojanala District will be performing in the MDQ and SATB Chamber Choir, Mothutlung Secondary School in Bojanala District will be competing in the Mixed Choir B (African). She added that Ikatisong Secondary School in Bojanala District will be competing in the Mixed Choir B (African).
“During Day 3, which falls under secondary schools, Batswana Secondary School will be competing in the Soprano Solo category, Baitshoki Secondary School will be competing in the Tenor Solo category, Kebonang Secondary School will be competing in the Male Choir (TTBB) category, Mmabatho Secondary School will be competing in the Female Choir (SSA) category, while Kgaphamadi Secondary School will be competing in the Mixed Choir A (Western) category.
“On Day 4 (Secondary School), Tshebedisano Secondary School in Dr Kenneth Kaunda will be competing in Mezzo Soprano Solo category, Ntolo Secondary School in Bojanala District will be competing in the Baritone/Bass Solo category, Kebonang Secondary School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District will be competing in Septet category, Matlosana Secondary School in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District will be competing in Mixed Choir A (Afican) category, while Setilo Secondary School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District will be competing in the Folklore category,” said Motsumi.
She conveyed her heartfelt well wishes to the choirs and urges them to bring the trophies home. Motsumi also extended her sincerest gratitude to the dedicated teachers, who have worked tirelessly with the learners throughout this musical journey.
“I also express my appreciation to the parents for their unwavering support. Your contributions have been invaluable. Choirs will be traveling from 6-11 August 2024. The department will accommodate and cater learners, teachers and the officials during the championship period,” she said.
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