Strings Department of the South African College of Music

19/05/2025

20/04/2024

The Sound of Freedom

23 April 2024, 7pm

Baxter Concert Hall

This year, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls for national elections in at least 64 countries, representing a total of about 49% of the global population. Opera UCT is delighted to present the cream of young South African vocal talent together with UCT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jeremy Silver, in this concert titled The Sound of Freedom. We take a musical tour through opera composers’ responses to the subjects of freedom and democracy in this thought-provoking and entertaining concert.

UCT students FREE ENTRY

Tickets available via Webtickets

19/09/2023

If you're in the Northern Suburbs tomorrow, near the CBD on Saturday, or around Rondebosch on Sunday, please do come and hear these talented young musicians perform stunning repertoire!

20/08/2023

We are delighted to announce the revised dates of the second UCT Strings Competition which will be held from 27 - 31 October 2023!

The Competition is open to all string players registered at the University of Cape Town as well as all incoming students and alumni who graduated in or after 2018.

PRIZES totalling R80 000 include:
Overall Winner R30 000
Runners Up R17 000
Semi-finalists R4000
Jury Awards totalling R8000
Best Performance of a South African work R4000

Complete the online entry form and record your pre-screening video before 22 September to enter! Link in bio to NEW competition guidelines and the revised online entry form.

If your pre-screening video was successful earlier this year you will automatically be accepted for the October semi-finals (no need to re-send your pre-screening video) BUT we request that you complete the online entry form with your revised repertoire choices for the semi-finals and final round. Thank you!

20/07/2023

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18/07/2023

Are you interested in studying at UCT in 2024?

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12/07/2023

The widely anticipated Strings Competition 2023 is upon us and will be kick starting on Friday 21 July 2023. Swipe left to see more information.

Stay tuned to this instagram for everything Strings Competition 2023 related.

Final round is free for all UCT students
Find link to Webtickets in the bio

Good luck to all the contestants.🎵