Thanks to a sponsorship from PetroSA, all expenses to date was covered and enabled this excellent choir to win various prizes internationally, among others two 1st places at the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River, Canada in 2008. Due to the unfavourable economic climate, there is a real possibility that SAYC's sponsorship may be markedly diminished, and as many performances as possible will have to be held in order to generate funds.
The South-African Youth Choir wiil perform works such as Neiseik, Saulala (Return, Sun!) by Vytautas Miskinis (Lithuania), Piedzimsana (The Birth of the Sun) by Peteris Vasks (Latvia/Letland), and We Beheld Once Again the Stars by Randall Stroope (USA. The choir will also perform Hendrik Hofmeyr's Phantom Waltz.
This exciting choral concert will take place in the Endler Hall, University of Stellenbosch on 31 May at 4pm. Tickets cost R90 and can be booked through Yvonne Basson (021 948-4046;
