The Woodlands-based Mitchell’s Plain Academy was among nine high school and youth bands who took part in the Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s Music and Careers live performance, at Artscape, on Sunday March 18. The project involves months of preparation and planning and was conducted by Camillo Lombard and Donveno Prins.
Keyboard player Garneth Warnick, from Beacon Valley, tickling the ivory to provide the sweet harmony for singers.
Lead guitarist Brandon Baartman is caught up in the moment.
Caryn-Leigh Qwels,from Bellville and a member of the Kraaifontein branch of Mitchells Plain Music Academy sing Judith Sephumas song You stole my heart away. The Academy operates from Woodville Primary, in Woodlands and caters for anyone – from beginner to intermediate to advanced. Classes are held on Mondays, Thursdays between 4pm and 8pm and on Saturdays from 8am till 1pm. Call Trevino Isaacs on 071 871 1936 for more information
