Buskaid is based in Diepkloof in Soweto, where it was founded by Rosemary Nalden, a classically-trained viola player from England years ago.
This initiative has been going on for more than two decades and the alumni of the programme have all joined the senior ensemble band, which will perform live at the Linda Auditorium. The light-hearted classical cat explains how fulfilling it is to see a kid really come into their own as they wrap their minds around playing an instrument and get to grips with the music.
He said the kids are not bothered by the whiteness associated with classical music. They just love to learn.The school hopes to develop into an academy where children can attend full time and learn music as well as other subjects.
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