Youth orchestra and conference entertainment ensemble
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The African Youth Ensemble is a children’s orchestra founded in 2000 by violin teacher Kolwane Mantu, who began teaching violin in Soweto more than two decades ago. The ensemble is made up of young children who have been trained to play the violin, many of whom were introduced to classical music through this pioneering community initiative.
The orchestra’s early development was supported by donated instruments from Peace Boat, an international educational and networking organization from Japan known for facilitating cultural exchange programs across the globe. These contributions enabled young musicians in Soweto to access high-quality instruments and participate in meaningful artistic development.
Over the years, the African Youth Ensemble has performed at significant national and international events. Highlights include appearances at Youth Day celebrations in Soweto, performances for Nelson Mandela during the launch of the Nelson Mandela Scholarship Alumni Programme, and collaborative performances with the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands. The ensemble has also performed for corporate and institutional audiences, including Portnet and multi-night engagements at Vista University in Soweto for visiting African American professors.
African Youth Ensemble – Conference Entertainers launched in 2000 by violin teacher Kolwane Mantu who started teaching in violin in Soweto over 20 years ago, The Children’s Orchestra constitutes young children who have learnt how to play the violin
CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA
Launched in 2000 by violin teacher Kolwane Mantu who started teaching in violin in Soweto over 20 years ago, The Children’s Orchestra constitutes young children who have learnt how to play the violin.
Their small instruments were donated by “The Peace Boat”, an international educational and networking NGO from Japan, who visit various ports around the world and organise cultural exchanges with local communities.
The African Youth Ensemblea was recently performed with the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands. Book through Speakers Inc
They have performed in the Youth Day Celebrations in Soweto (June 2000) and have played for Dr Nelson Mandela to celebrate the launch of the Alumini Programme of the Nelson Mandela Scholarship.
Recently they performed for Portnet and played for three nights at the Vista University in Soweto to a number of visiting African American Professors.
The Orchestra’s membership currently stands at 35 and is still growing.
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