The Music Sprouts from Storms River Village and Tsitsikamma recently embarked on an exciting adventure to Gqeberha, where they participated in the prestigious Mini Maestros Music Competition amongst 450 other young musicians from the Gqeberha area.
The Music Sprouts students impressed the adjudicator and audience alike with their performances, but what truly stood out was the confidence and poise displayed by the young musicians, a few of whom have only been taking violin lessons since February this year.
Located in Storms River Village, Music Sprouts was established by music instructors, Chanel and Mika Gardner, who have dedicated their expertise to ensuring every student’s success.
Mika said that the growth and development of the students this year was commendable, and their participation in the competition was a valuable learning experience.
One of the Music Sprouts participants was Luke Chicken, who stood out from the rest, bringing home a medal for Most Promising Performer in the Initial Category.
According to Mika, this accomplishment both reflects the young musicians’ dedication and confirms that she and Chanel invested their time meaningfully.
“The trip to Gqeberha was not just about the competition; it was also about bonding and having fun,” said Mika.
“The group enjoyed a night’s stay in the city and explored the stunning beach that Gqeberha has to offer.”
Mika further said that the trip and participation in the competition would not have been possible without the generous support of the Tsitsikamma community.
“Music Sprouts would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to local supporters, individual donors, and establishments that have contributed to the success of Music Sprouts,” said Mika.
She said that their contributions had not only enabled the musicians to perform at the Mini Maestros Music Competition but had also provided for their accommodation, meals, transport and overall well-being.
“Special thanks go to Marilyn’s Diner, Richmond Hill Brewing Company and Storms River Supermarket for their food donations. We are also grateful to all the individual sponsors who have invested in the development of these talented young musicians,” said Mika.
“We are incredibly proud of our Music Sprouts for representing Storms River Village and Tsitsikamma with such distinction. Their confidence and talent were on full display, and we’re just so excited to see them shine on the stage.
“We look forward to seeing what the future holds for these talented young musicians and hope to continue receiving the support that makes their musical journeys possible.”
Mika revealed that Music Sprouts will be performing at the Community Youth Day Celebration on June 16 at the Community Hall in Storms River Village at 12 noon.
“Come out and support these talented young musicians as they showcase their skills,” said Mika.
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