Limpopo Youth Orchestra, Polokwane

Limpopo Youth Orchestra
Address:
100 Betz Street, Polokwane, 0700

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Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00

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Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00

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Description

The Limpopo Youth Orchestra (LYO) was established in September 2004 by Simoné Aronje, through forming partnerships between urban and rural areas and stakeholders. The orchestra project is dedicated to the development and empowerment of youth from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and from marginalized areas, as well as youth with physical disabilities. The orchestra is a first of its kind in Limpopo. LYO is incorporated as a Section 21 company (not having a share capital and not for gain).


Company description

To use the creation and performance of music in all its various forms to enhance confidence and life opportunities of rural, disabled and urban children and youth in Limpopo Province and beyond.
Mission
In pursuit of the vision, to forge partnerships with professional musicians, rural communities, youth organizations and corporate institutions.
To run our affairs in line with all governance statutes and laws expected of us.
The LYO project provides and offers:
Music training:- children and youth get trained in the theory of music, in playing instruments of an orchestra, in music composition and in producing and recording.
Concert culture nurturing:- rehearsal techniques, stage presentation, pre-rehearsal rituals, warming up of instruments, playing scales, aural and performing skills.
Teacher training:-teachers from rural areas get training towards continuity and sustainability.
Workshops:- mentorship programme.
Organize concerts to raise funds for charitable organizations and for the orchestra itself.
Events management and co-ordination.
Music awareness and advocacy.
Collaboration:- with other projects, parties and organizations, in pursuit of common objectives.

Categories & Keywords

  • Developments
  • Event Management
  • Music
  • Youth
  • Children
  • Rural
  • Concerts
  • Creation
  • Empowerment
  • Performance
  • Urban
  • Workshops
  • Disabled
  • Collaboration
  • Partnership
  • Stakeholders
  • Physical Disability
  • Teacher Training
  • Orchestra
  • Orchestra Project
  • Disadvantaged Backgrounds
  • Marginalized Areas
  • Section 21 Company
  • Music Training
  • Concert Culture Nurturing
  • Raise Funds
  • Charitable Organisations
  • Music Awareness