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Drakensberg Boys Choir
Thirty-six years ago, a dream was fulfilled. The Drakensberg Boys Choir was born. The dream was of a multi-racial, multi-cultural Choir school to rival the Vienna Boys. Not in the middle of an ancient European city. In the middle of a beautiful, rural, sparsely populated valley in the Drakensberg mountains of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa - the first and only one of its kind on the continent.
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Here we are in a National Heritage Site. Can you think of anything more sublime than crisp, mountain air, majestic mountains, azure skies and natural beauty as far as the eye can see complemented by the pure tones of counter tenor harmony?
Drakensberg Boys Choir
Background
In 1965 a forward thinking young man, John Tungay, persuaded his parents, Ronald and Gwen, to dedicate 100 acres of their farm to his proposed school. Doors opened in 1965 to the first 20 pupils. Today the intake is 100 boys between 9 and 15, and auditions are held nation-wide. The boys tour overseas every year—at the World Boys Choir Festival at Poznan in Poland, the Choir was pronounced one of the best in the world. And they aren’t just holier that thou brats either - some of their pursuits include rapids tubing, abseiling and hiking in the 'Berg. They work hard and play hard.
The Music
Be prepared for diversity. If you like a good dirge, stay away. The Drakensberg Boys Choir has very catholic tastes. You might hear Bach or Beethoven - but you also might hear Queen - or folk, or Jazz, or sacred music. Or African harmonies you’ve never heard before that will bring tears to your eyes. So come with tissues. And a jersey, for goosebumps. But whatever you do, BE THERE.
The Drakensberg Boys Choir perform most Wednesdays during term time at 3.30 p.m. - there is a world class auditorium on campus. If you’re at Halls Country House, just time for an early lunch (or a late breakfast) and a scenic drive along Route R600. Its not called the Champagne Valley for nothing!
Or if you’re planning on December, go to the Drakensberg Festive Celebration, a four-day extravaganza of music, with lots of guest artists, Xmas music, and stalls for shopping.
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