National Marimba Festival

The National Marimba Festival is an annual event which takes place at the St. Dominic's School for Girls in Boksburg in Johannesburg. The Festival will be held over two days during the month of July (Dates are to be confirmed). The closing date for registration is the 1st April 2012. and the closing date for entries is the 27th June 2012.

The Marimba Festival first started in 2006 and has fast become more popular each year with a great mix of music being represented by over 30 different schools.

This is a great South African gathering with entries varying from Gauteng, Cape Town, Grahamstown, East London, Port Elizabeth, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Swaziland, North West and Mafikeng. There is so much to see and do. Enjoy the fantastic drumming workshops, dance workshops and many other Marimba items.

There are three categories which can be entered from Massed Items to Set Arrangements to your Own Arrangement. The age groups range from to Primary Schools, High Schools and to an Open category. Groups may be large or small.

This is a unique festival and the whole family will enjoy the festivities. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar.

For more information contact Ms Hilde Gordon on 082-896-7189.