We acquired the building from Natal Lotto- Operation Jump Start paid R 750 000.00 for it. It was in a state of disrepair and we were granted a further R2 000 000.00 for alterations and refurbishment. In January 2001 the doors of the new Durban Music School opened. The alterations were complete and we started with 25 fee paying learners. There were a few adult learners but no bursaries as yet. Six teachers were employed and the school offered lessons in flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, piano and keyboard.
Courses Offered
Practical music lessons are offered on all the orchestral instruments as well as piano, guitar, saxophone and voice. There are three ensembles that one can audition for entry into. They are the Junior Wind Ensemble, the String Ensemble and the senior ensemble the KwaZulu – Natal Youth Wind Band. Lessons are also offered in music theory.
Fees Structure
A lesson would take place once a week at the school and would be for 45 minutes. The cost is R 1 980.00 for a term. The school follows the same terms as the government schools. You must have access to the instrument of your choice as you need to practice at home. The school is open Monday to Friday 9:30 to 6:30. Exams can be done through the school and we do international exams through Royal Music Schools of London or Trinity School of Music. One can take music as a matric subject as we are accredited by the Education Department.
Contact Details
Lesson enquiries; Tuition Secretary
072 426 3205
jill@themusicschool.co.za
General information;
072 395 3400
ray@themusicschool.co.za