Education

Wind Band Music Awareness Campaign

WindWorx and Fine Music Radio (FMR) partnered to champion wind band music.

The WindWorx and Fine Music Radio (FMR) collaboration concluded on 15 January, marking the end of a remarkable journey through 11 captivating podcasts. This series celebrated the rich and diverse world of wind music, spotlighting both local and international talent.

Blowing up a Storm - Riaan van Wyk - FMR Channel Podcast

The Windworx Symphonic Wind Ensemble brings you BLOWING UP A STORM where Riaan van Wyk takes you on a journey through the history of wind bands, its music and composers, with excerpts of standard wind band repertoire performed by local and international wind ensembles.

Sponsored by the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra.

Clicking will open the Player page on the Fine Music Radio (FMR) website.

WindWorx chairman Riaan van Wyk (right) meeting with Rodney Trudgen at the FMR studios

To further enrich the local wind band music scene, our awareness campaign will include recordings which are scheduled for early 2025. These recordings will again be available for FMR to add to their daily playlists.

The campaign will culminate in a gala concert showcasing the versatility of the wind band, featuring performances by some of Cape Town’s most favourite vocalists and choirs.

WindWorx Education Programme – WWEP

WWEP concluded 2024 on a high note with learners taking part in gala concert held by the Ronnie and Eileen Music Programme (REMP) in December.

Around 30 learners were coached by 5 upcoming teachers who were sponsored by WWEP. They were Tara Talmarkes (violin), Ariane van Wyk (flute), and Caleb Pullen, Estelle Williams and Likhona Tokota on various brass instruments.

The student teachers received hands-on teaching experience, contributing to their development as educators while making a meaningful impact in the community.

With the support of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra, WWEP has now acquired its own instruments to continue this initiative. The programme will be even more focussed and will run from April till October 2025.