Christel House SA Blog

Spencer Myer and Carren Berksteen in one of CHSA learner's home.

On Monday 11 October 2010, Christel House SA was extremely honoured to be visited by Mr Spencer Myer. Mr Spencer is the Gold Medalist of the 2008 New Orleans International Piano Competition, so we welcomed him with a program which captured the true essence of an innovative CHSA mission. CHSA learners rendered a traditional dance item, the choir sang and our junior school band opened and our high school band closed off with some Cape Town jazz, which left Myer overwhelmed.

Myer also kept the learners, guests and staff in awe as he worked his fingers so eloquently on the piano. He played four compositions: I got Rhythm – by George Gershwin; Moonlight Scenario – by Beethoven; Waltz – by Chopin and Witch Dance – by Johann Sebastian Bach.

His visit also included a community tour of two of our areas where our learners reside. Bokmakierie and Zilleray Heights, which are informal settlements in dire need of positive transformation and upliftment.

Spencer Myer on the piano

While Myer is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most outstanding pianist in his generation, Christel House SA will continue to let the music play in this generation.

For more information on Spencer Myer, you can visit his site:
http://www.spencermyer.com