This year marked the first year of entry into the World Marimba Championships for Cannons Creek Independent School, entering five bands under the ‘Pop category’ spanning from Grade 4 – Grade 9. The event was held at St Cyprian’s School from 15-16 August, where 130 bands and 1500 young musicians performed. All Cannons Creek bands achieved ratings of…
On Wednesday 19 August, our Grade 1-3 Orff ensemble groups participated in the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod. The adjudication was held at school, where we welcomed the adjudicator Ms Bardene Bell, and the Chairperson of the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod Mr Francois Lubbe. We are ecstatic to have achieved the following results: Grade 1 – ‘Jelly on…
On 26 May 2026, Cannons Creek Independent Primary School hosted its Winter Music Recital, entitled “Melodies from the Movies”. Appreciation was extended to the parents for their support; the team of teachers who contributed to the success of the evening, especially the dedicated Music staff for their tireless work in nurturing and growing the pupils’ musicality. “It…
Cannons Creek Independent Primary School held its Spring Music Recital on 12 November, celebrating the school’s talented young musicians. It was highly rewarding to witness each pupil showcase their musicality blossoming on stage, demonstrating the impressive skills and growth they have achieved over the year. A special highlight was the Grade 5s performing a group…
On 30 October, our GET phase pupils performed in the final High School Music concert of the year. It was a wonderful celebration of our pupils’ talent, growth, and enthusiasm. They were able to showcase the pieces they have been working on throughout the year, alongside appearances by some of our Grade 10 Music pupils…
Congratulations to 12 Cannons Creek Independent High School musicians who took part in in the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod this year. The pupils were entered in the following sections: paino, flute, singing, saxophone, and violin; with all participants all receiving above 70%. “We are extremely proud of our pupils who took part. This eisteddfod demands a high standard, and…
Cannons Creek Independent Primary School submitted 10 of its pupils to take part in the individual instrument section of the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod, where the adjudication took place at various local schools 4-23 August 2025. The pupils were entered in the following sections: Piano, Recorder, Violin, and Vocal; and all achieved above Merit (75%). “I’m incredibly…
On Tuesday 19 August, our Grade 1-3 Orff ensemble groups participated in the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod. The adjudication was held at school, where the adjudicator, Thea Lamprecht was welcomed. We are ecstatic to have achieved Honours (80-89%) for all four items performed. The adjudicator’s feedback was very encouraging. “We are so incredibly proud of your…
An incredible well done to all Cannons Creek Independent Primary School musicians for performing at the school’s Winter Music Recital on 28 May 2025. A total of 39 pupils participated across eight instruments (Violin, Voice, Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Flute, Recorder, and Drums) with several pupils playing two instruments, and group items. Well done especially to the pupils who performed for the…
On Tuesday, our Grade 1-3 Orff Orchestra participated in their first-ever Tygerberg International Eisteddfod. The adjudication was held here at school, where we welcomed the adjudicator, Thea Lamprecht – thank you to the many parents and grandparents who were able to join for the performance. We performed three prescribed pieces and one own choice piece,…
