Category Archives: SA Army Band Cape Town

Remembering the 2010 Gala Concert of the SA Army Band Cape Town

Posted on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 by

While I was finalising my write-up of the 2011 Gala Concert of the SA Army Band Cape Town, I suddenly realised that I had forgotten to tell you about their fabulous concert of the previous year, which was held on … Continue reading →

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Thundering drums, skirling pipes and heavenly voices: The 2011 Gala Concert of the SA Army Band Cape Town

Posted on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 by

On Friday, 2 December 2011, the annual Gala Concert of the SA Army Band Cape Town took place at the grand City Hall in Darling Street, central Cape Town. As concertgoers took their seats in the main auditorium and on … Continue reading →

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A fantastic evening’s entertainment: The Military Sunset Concert at the Castle

Posted on Friday, 18 November 2011 by

This evening, the Military Sunset Concert 2011 was held at the Castle of Good Hope in central Cape Town, under a cloudless blue summer sky. When the big imposing gates of the Castle opened at 17h30, a steady stream of … Continue reading →

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You’re all invited to a Military Sunset Concert at the Castle of Good Hope

Posted on Thursday, 27 October 2011 by

Round up all your family and friends, and head on down to the magnificent old Castle of Good Hope in central Cape Town on Friday 18 November 2011 and Saturday 19 November 2011, for a relaxing sunset picnic on the … Continue reading →

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The Western Cape Schools Drill and Marching Festival 2011 at Vygieskraal Stadium in Athlone

Posted on Thursday, 20 October 2011 by

Last Saturday, 15 October 2011, I found myself at Vygieskraal Stadium in Johnson Road, Rylands, Athlone. My mission: To take photographs during a mini tattoo at the Western Cape Schools Drill and Marching Festival 2011, and then to write an … Continue reading →

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Marimba Dancers of Likhwezi Arts Project perform at the Castle of Good Hope

Posted on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 by

Wednesday, 05 October 2011, was a stunning spring day in the beautiful Mother City. I headed down to the Castle of Good Hope, camera in tow, and eagerly looking forward to the third (and sadly the final) day of the … Continue reading →

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The St Joseph Worker Church Lads and Girls Brigade perform at the Castle of Good Hope

Posted on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 by

On the morning of Tuesday, 04 October 2011, I was back at the Castle once more, this time to see the performance of a Fife and Bugle Band. The weather did not look promising at all: heavy clouds hung low … Continue reading →

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The Drill Squad of the Western Province Schools Marching Drill and Exhibition Association perform at the Castle of Good Hope

Posted on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 by

On Monday, 03 October 2011, visitors to the Castle of Good Hope who had come from near and far, were in for a surprise treat. The announcer spoke over the p.a. system: “Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to the … Continue reading →

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School Holiday Youth Development Program 2011 at the Castle of Good Hope

Posted on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 by

At the start of October 2011, during the mid-term school holidays, there was great excitement at at the historic Castle of Good Hope in central Cape Town. Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (or VOC) … Continue reading →

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Mellow Music among the Lions: A Concert in the Park with the SA Army Band Cape Town

Posted on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 by

On a sun-baked Sunday afternoon in February, the catchy tune of “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” filled the warm summer air, setting feet a-tapping and hips a-swaying in the peaceful De Waal Park in the City Bowl. “When you … Continue reading →

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