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Safaricom Youth Orchestra celebrated their 9th graduation ceremony under the theme ‘Let The Music Flow’.
The event was held at Jaralam Auditorium in Parklands, Nairobi on April 2, 2023, and commemorated music’s role in uplifting spirits, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ceremony was graced by 16 graduates awarded certificates in orchestral music. These young musicians successfully learned how to make music from various instruments ranging from the flute, alto sax, trumpet, and violin.
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The Safaricom Youth Orchestra(SYO) was formed in 2014 to provide quality orchestral musical instruction to Kenyan school-going children aged 10-17 years drawn from different backgrounds. The Orchestra has provided the youth with an opportunity to be guided by some of Kenya’s finest musicians and music directors.
Speaking during the ceremony, Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO, said, “As we celebrate nine years of the Safaricom Youth Orchestra, we continue to witness the transformational power of music, and how it has continued to uplift the lives of our gifted young musicians. Through the universal language of music, we have seen first-hand how it can bridge divides, bring people together and fill our communities with hope.”
The event was a true celebration of the transformative power of music. The graduates showcased their talent through captivating performances.
Each of the young musicians took turns to showcase their mastery of the instruments they had learned to play. The audience was moved by the emotive melodies that emanated from the instruments.
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