The Drakensberg Boys Choir School was initially founded in 1967 by a local family whose son’s ambition was to create a choir school to rival the Vienna Boys Choir. The prestige and renown which the school has garnered in the ensuing years is an indication of the success of this ambition and the path was paved to create a choir of Proudly South African brand ambassadors who continue to fly the flag high today. The school caters for boys aged between 10-15 years (Gr 4-9) and is unique in that it is a boarding school which offers a dual curriculum: Academics and Music. This combination is a significant vehicle for holistic education.The choir school is small, with places for only 120 choristers, and the boys who pass through our halls join a special alumni list of talented and well-rounded members of society. Because the recent pandemic protocols have restricted travel and touring, as well as limitations on live concerts, the school has had to rely on other means to recruit the potential choristers who will help to continue the tradition of this iconic South African choir. Online auditions are one such means of connecting with potential in the world. We are always in search of a golden voice, and we appeal to you to connect us with any such candidate who may fit the bill. Currently we are auditioning ALL interested boys via the online process. It is important to note that while their singing talent and their passion for music in general is vital, they need NOT have studied music prior to their application. The school will ensure their academic musical trajectory. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange an audition.
The choir performs an average of 100 concerts per year, which includes bi-weekly Wednesday and Saturday concerts held in the Ken Mackenzie Auditorium on the school premises.
Traditionally, the choir tours at least twice a year, both nationally and internationally. In 2019, the Choir performed, with songwriter/composer Lebo Morake, during the 20th anniversary celebrations of ‘The Lion King’ at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Touring internationally is always our goal, and fortunately we have been able to re-enter the international scene after Covid restrictions were lifted. Eight boys were selected to represent the Choir and South Africa at Expo 2020, the largest business and tourism expo in Dubai. A further forty boys travelled to Namibia at the end of October to perform to audiences there.
The Drakensberg Boys Choir will be in your area whilst on their annual Noël tour and will be performing their Christmas repertoire at Hilton College on Tuesday, 30 November. Tickets via www.webtickets.co.za