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    Michaelhouse
    Balgowan, KwaZulu Natal Midlands
     


    Registration Opens Soon


    29 - 30 June 2026

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    COMPETITION CATEGORIES

    Enter all (or some) of the categories.
    Only bands who enter all four main categories can proceed to the final round.
    Top 5 highest scoring bands play in the final round.

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    Category 1:
    Timeless Classix

    Category 2:
    Rhythm Fusion

    Category 3:
    Global Harmony

    Category 4:
    Mzanzi fo' sho!

    INFO

    Timeless Classix

    Category 1

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    • Style: Play a piece in any style inspired by the works of only one of the classical composers: D. Scarlatti, J. Haydn, F. Chopin, or E. Morricone.

    • Instruments: In this category, only African marimbas and non-melodic percussion such as drums, shakers, rattles are permitted.

    •    3 minute time limit 

    Domenico Scarlatti

    (1685 - 1757)

    Joseph Haydn
    (1732 - 1809)

    Create a cartoon image of the composer, Domenico Scarlatti, playing the marimba. Make the background of the image African art and music notes.jpg
    Create a cartoon image of the composer, Franz Haydn, playing the marimba. Make the background of the image African art and music notes.jpg
    Create a cartoon image of the composer, Ennio Morricone, playing the marimba. Make the background of the image African art and music notes.jpg
    Create a cartoon image of the composer, Frederick Chopin, playing the marimba. Make the background of the image African art and music notes.jpg

    Frederick Chopin
    (1810 - 1849)

    Ennio Morricone
    (1928 - 2020)

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    Category 2

    Rhythm Fusion

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    • Style: Play a piece in any style that features a melodic instrument(s) other than marimbas.

    • Instruments: The additional instrument should contribute significantly to the performance and melodic development of the piece.

    • The instrumentalist(s) must be a member of the marimba band. 

    •     3 minute time limit

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    Global Harmony

    Category 3

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    • Style: A piece, presented in any style, which originates from any continent except Africa.  

    • Instruments: Only marimbas and non-melodic percussion may be played in this category.

    • No other melodic instruments may be used in this category.

    •      3 minute time limit

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    Category 4

    Mzanzi fo' sho!

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    • A piece in any style, which was created/composed by a South African composer/artist.

    • Only African marimbas and non-melodic percussion like (drums, shakers) may be played in this category.

    • No other melodic instruments may be played in this category. 

    •    3 minute time limit

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    Aspiring young composers are invited to enter this category. 
    Compositions must be original (not arrangements of existing pieces).

    Time limit:  3 minutes
    Perform either as soloist or with your marimba band
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    Contact Us

              cardes@michaelhouse.org
              +27 33 234 1000
              +27 33 234 1238
              +82 441 6321
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    By participating in the National High Schools Marimba Competition, you grant permission for your band members to be photographed, filmed, broadcasted, and featured on social media without compensation. You also confirm that you have written consent from parents for all minors (under 18).

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