Choir

Teacher in Charge:  Mrs Sonja van Amstel
Head of Senior Choir:
Practice Days:  Tuesday (and any additional practices required for performance)
Time:  14:30 - 16:00
Where:  Junior Choir - Ebenezer Hall;  Senior Choir - Old Hall

The last seven years has seen the Rhenish choir grow exponentially in numbers. It is rather with gratitude than with pride that one can tribute this success to the passion and dedication of those steering this musical entourage.

When the choir grew to number over a hundred girls, a need was identified for a second choir and the choirs were split into a Senior Choir and a Junior Choir.

The choirs perform throughout the year.  They have fixed performances - the Rhenish Concert in the Garden (March), the Prestige Concert in the Endler Hall (May), A Choral Celebration (August) and the Thanks Giving Service (November) - and they participate in the Eisteddfod, the Paul Roos Bekoor evening and the Stellenbosch High School's Awesome Foursome evening.  The choir is also called upon to sing at school events like Open Day (March), school assemblies and any special school occasions (our birthday or an opening of facilities).

The therapeutic value of singing in a large group can never be underestimated, not to mention the positive spirit and commeraderie amongst the girls. Proof of the pudding is in the eating: numerous past choir members have recognised this value after having left the school and we are encouraged to hear the positive feedback.