23 November 2006
The South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod, previously known as the
Tirisano Schools Choral Eisteddfod, is the largest national music event for
schools since 2001. The eisteddfod is held on a district, provincial and
national level. The eisteddfod has as it primary objectives:
* mass participation in music activities for learners in primary and
secondary schools
* development of musical literacy and choral conducting among educators through
music workshops and seminars
* development of cultural and racial tolerance through music performances
* strengthening the awareness of HIV and AIDS through the performance of own
composed songs focusing on this disease
* development of creativity through the composition of jingles based on brand
values of businesses associated with the eisteddfod
* identification and development of young musical talent at school as well as
tertiary level.
The provincial steering committee firmly believes that the eisteddfod must
build capacity to achieve the iKapa Ehlihlumayo Strategy of building human and
social capital in the new year.
For enquiries contact:
Paddy Attwell
Director of Communications
Cell: 083 261 7699
Gert Witbooi
Media Liaison Officer
Tel: (021) 467 2523
Fax: (021) 425 5689
Issued by: Department of Education, Western Cape Provincial Government
23 November 2006
