Celebrate of the Life of Alex van Heerden

from Eric Alan

The sad and tragic passing of Alex van Heerden sees people from all walks of life gathering to Celebrate of the Life of Alex van Heerden. I hope that you will be able to attend the Celebration on Saturday 17th January 2009.

The event takes place on the Solms-Delta wine estate in Franschoek proceedings starting at 3pm. Please arrive early to ensure seating and to tour the Museum to see first hand the work that has been done thus far.

Should you wish to play in the jam session at the end of the program please register your wish to Chris Grobler on Saturday prior to or during the musical segments of the program or call him on 082 301 495.

I have attached a map showing the best way to get to the estate. The program below is subject to change.

The Celebration of the Life of Alex van Heerden Concert

Guests arrive 14h00 for 15h00 Celebration starts at 15h00 sharp

15h00 - 15h05
Introduction of program and guests – Eric Alan

15h05 - 15h20 Music slot 1
David’s Family gospel group tribute from Atlantis

15h20 – 15h25
Tribute speaker 1
Councillor Dirk Oosthuizen – Cape Winelands Municipality representing the Mayor

15h25 – 15h45
Music slot 2
Solms Delta Brass Band

15h45 – 15h52
Tribute speaker 2
David Kramer – Musician & Playwright

15h52 – 16h00
Tribute speaker 3
Cameron Dugmore – MEC - Cultural Affairs & Sport

16h00 – 16h20
Music slot 3
Members of Gramadoelas - Wesley Rustin, Leslie Javan, Hilton Schilder & Friends

16h20 – 16h30
Tribute speaker 4
Themba Wakashe – Director General of National Department of Arts & Culture

16h30 – 16h50
Music slot 4
Robbie Jansen & Friends

16h50 – 17h00
Tribute speaker 5 Last words
Professor Mark Solms

17h00
Play out with 3 minute video feature of Alex’s work with communities, including interviews done by Alex. Put together by de Wet van Rooyen

Then a Jam Session with all musicians who wish to pay musical respect to Alex will start and continue until 18h00.

Eric Alan: eric@jazzrendezvous.co.za

http://www.solms-delta.co.za/main/alex-van-heerden.html

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