Cape Philharmonic Orchestra concerts

Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra & Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble:
The CPYO and CPYWE have performed at many events this past term. Playing music at many events will improve the skills of the musicians and it’s a nice experience to become a professional musician in the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

One of the highlights for the Wind Ensemble was performing at the MTN Greyton Classics for “All Festival”. This festival takes place every year and sets a platform for musicians. Another highlight for the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra was playing for Stefanie Morland fashion show at the Mercedes Benz SA Fashion Week held at the CTICC. It was the first time in Cape Town, the Youth Orchestra was playing and topmodels walking on the music. Other great performances were at the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival and the Curtain Raiser in City Hall. The CPWO received standing ovations for the various performances.

Cape Philharmonic Orchestra School Concerts
The CPO performed a special classical program at 42 schools/communities during the past year. The programme was compiled for the various Grades and give more attention for arts and culture programme in schools. Some of the schools, the CPO visited were “Parow West Primary”, “Jan Kriel School” and “Pinelands Primary School”. In a funny and playful way, the various music instruments will be introduced to the children. Songs, the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra played were “Entry of the Gladiators”, “Swan Lake Overture” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King”. At the end of every school concert, two children were allowed to conduct the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. The children, teachers and family were inspired. The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra showed the people the beautiful classical music of the Western Cape.

 

Cape Philharmonic Orchestra – Marketing intern – Part one

I would like to introduce myself to the classical music lovers of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

Name: Ralf Senden
Age: 25 years
Country: The Netherlands
Education: Commercial Management, Zuyd University, Sittard
Internship: Cape Philharmonic Orchestra – Marketing

Two years ago, I came with the idea to do an internship abroad. The reason was to improve my English and gain work experience in my field of study so as to broaden my horizons while enhancing my career profile. Through XChange South Africa, I came in contact with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Playing music is not very new for me. Years ago, I played “bugle” for a couple of years in a wind ensemble in Holland.

During the internship, my task was to write a social media plan for the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra for the first ten weeks. Last thursday (November 15), I finished the social media plan. Now, my task is to implement the conclusions and recommendations for the various social media platforms of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

Besides working for the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, I also plan a lot of activities during the weekends in Cape Town. I already hiked Table Mountain, Lions Head and Devil’s Peak, watched the big five in Kruger National Park and did cage diving with sharks in Gansbaai. I ❤ South Africa

The next blog, I will tell more about my experiences with classical music concerts and the Outreach and Education programme of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

Thank you for reading my first blog.

Ralf