Namibian siblings perform at SA competition
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Excitement is running high for the Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition taking place in South Africa from 25 to 29 September 2023, and where Namibian siblings Juliette and Samuel Nel will be performing.Furthermore, the competition – the brainchild of Professor Hubert van der Spuy, former chairman of the South African Society of Music Teachers (Tygerberg Branch) and widely respected music educator – celebrates 34 years in 2023.
The competition is currently the only one of its kind in South Africa and offers a unique opportunity for children aged 13 years and younger to compete against their peers from across South Africa. Several previous winners of the competition have not only gone on to study music at tertiary level but have also become critically acclaimed performers and educators themselves.
The rigorous program demanded of participants ensures a high standard of quality is maintained, whilst providing them with a platform from which to gain invaluable performance experience. As custodians of young talent, the competition seeks to foster a positive environment in which the musical community of educators, their students & parents, can share ideas and support for one another.
According to the chairperson of the Tygerberg branch of the South African Society of Music Teachers, Hilda Boonzaaier, they are thrilled by the number and quality of entries received for this year’s competition. “The audition panel found it quite challenging to elect 48 participants only as the standard of playing was so high. We wish everyone the best as they prepare for this exciting event.”
The competition final will be live-streamed via https://m.youtube.com/c/HubertvanderSpuyNationalMusicCompetition on 29 September at 18:00.