Music And Resilience
In South Africa, a Marimba Band Moves with the Music
Thandeka Dlamini, Band Manager, Organizer, and Coach, Goede Hoop Marimba Band
Since 2014, the Goede Hoop Marimba Band has operated in Boksburg, Gauteng, a small South African town in the smallest South African province. The band started in 2014 at the Goede Hoop Primary School, the hub where all practice takes place, as a way of keeping children out of the streets after school, committing them to something that could positively impact their future, and strengthening their community bonds.
The Queen of Paradise Initiative: A Life-Changing Experience in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
Dane Madrigal, composer, conductor, and music educator
One of the most memorable experiences from my time in Vanimo was helping the students prepare music for a truly special occasion: the visit, last August, of Pope Francis. With only three weeks to prepare, the students were able to put together both a fully recorded concert for the Holy Father and a few live pieces for his visit to the IVE Fathers in Baro.
