Partnerships ...
The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company (JYOC) has established strong relationships with a number of schools, churches, foundations etc where we can offer support and, in turn, can benefit from the association.
Khulanathi Music Project in Daveyton: This is a projuect that was established in 1998 and is run by Bennett Mamabolo. Young people from this project are involved in the Teacher Training Programme at JYOC.
Faith Brethren Apostolic Church Thokoza: The JYOC has helped raise funds for this organisation. Children come to the JYOC for lessons and to play in ensembles. Senzi Morajane and Thembisile Buthelezi are two young people currently having lessons at the JYOC. Senzi plays the cello in the Foundation Orchestra, and works as receptionist in the JYOC office. Thembisile plays the double bass in the Foundation Orchestra and is involved in the Instrument Repair Programme. Once a year, the JYOC joins with the Faith Brethren Apostolic Church to present a concer.
St James Brass Band: Three members of this band, Floyd Machate, Joseph Hlatshwayo and Brian More came to the JYOC for formal instrument tuition. Brian is now a member of the JPO Cadet Orchestra, and Floyd and Brian work on a part time basis for the JYOC.
Field Band Foundation: Some of our student teachers have been invited to attend the Field Band Foundation Training School in 2011 which is an accredited programme.
South African National Youth Orchestra Foundation: Students from the JYOC are sent to audition to play in the National Youth Orchestra.
The JYOC provides assistance with instruments, music and music literacy to:
- The St James Brass Band, Mzinhlope
- Faith Apostolic Brethren Church, Thokoza
- Holy St John Brass Band, Katlehong
- St Paul Brass Band, Vaal Triangle
- Primary Schools in Alexandra, Soweto, Thokoza, Evaton, Sebokeng and Daveyton.
The JYOC works closely with a number of schools:
- Both private and public school music programmes.
- We partner with Soweto schools for our development projects, receiving full support from principals, teachers, parents and governing bodies
- The projects benefit the schools’ arts and culture learning area, sharing expertise and skills with teachers.
- Several schools support the JYOC as “A Friend of the Orchestra”.