About Us
History
Background
Bronberg based in Pretoria East, is a multicultural and diverse community choir committed to broadening the worldview of its singers, many of whom come from impoverished backgrounds. Through singing and making music together, the choir creates an environment where all singers can share their musical talent and experience a sense of belonging, regardless of their circumstances.
Who are we
Choir Members
97 singers, aged 8 to 18
Majority in the 9-15 age categories
Diverse in race, gender, disability, and economic backgrounds
Average tenure of 3-4 years, with many members achieving great success in
their musical careers.
About the Conductor
Daleen de Kock
Founded by Daleen de Kock and Alwyn van Heerden in 2012, the choir aims to cultivate a love for music and ensemble singing from an early age.
Daleen, a qualified speech therapist with over 20 years of experience as a vocal coach, holds a degree in audiology and speech, language, and voice pathology from the University of Pretoria. She has been in private practice for over 20 years.
Daleen’s musical journey began with piano lessons at a young age, followed by vocal training under Sarie Lamprecht. She has sung in several choirs, including Colla Voce Youth Choir, the Pretoria University Choir (Camerata), and Singkronies Chamber Choir. Daleen is currently part of the Resonans vocal ensemble. Her 12- year study under Prof. Johann van der Sandt, a former conductor of the University of Pretoria Camerata and the renowned Drakensberg Boys Choir, profoundly influenced her approach to young voices.
Prof. van der Sandt is now a professor of Choral Music Education at the University of Bolzano in Italy.
Daleen also conducts the Serenade and Resonans Ensembles and served as conductor at the Deutsche Schule Pretoria from 2017 to 2024. She previously conducted the Curro Hazeldean Primary School choir.
Accompanists
Talented accompanists
The choir is fortunate to have talented accompanists, including Antony Nel on piano, Handri Loots (flute), Hilton Anspach (double bass), Lizet Smith (clarinet), Wim van Schalkwyk (cello), Daniel Mc Gear, and Josef Henning (percussion).
