Our mission
By offering music education in a safe, nurturing environment, Kronendal Music Academy can support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of children in our care. We focus on 21st Century skills development that will equip young people with the self-confidence to build their future, and the resilience needed when dealing with life’s setbacks and stresses, while our support programmes help children, youth and their families develop social behaviour change.
What we do
Since 2007, Kronendal Music Academy has offered the universal language of music as a stepping stone in the lives of impoverished children from Imizamo Yethu informal settlement and Hangberg fishing village. As the only fully-fledged music school in the valley, at any given time we have well over 100 pupils in lessons and ensembles, and regular performances and external qualifications complement our teaching model. High standards ensure that our core humanitarian values are maintained. Our award-winning programmes not only foster racial and social integration in our community, but also guarantee enriching opportunities for all our children, developing important cognitive skills while exploring previously unavailable horizons.
The KMA Forever Home 2025
After 18 years, KMA has finally taken its biggest step yet: in 2025 we move to our Forever Home. A forever home where futures are created hand in hand with community. Where Culture, Collaboration & Creativity meet and sustainable opportunities become the jumping off place for brighter futures for many.
Our key focus areas
Singing our praises
“I encourage all others, who have created their wealth by learning of their own business talent and exploiting it for personal success, to support KMA and give an opportunity for the children of this community to build better lives for themselves.”
“You have made my dream brighter than it has ever been. Thank you for making me believe that music is life and can take me far.”
Working at KMA has made me reimagine the possibilities of music education in South Africa. It is a constant platform for young people to be exploring their musical creativity with a high level of mentorship and it is a second home for many. This is a project that is worth getting behind!
“To see our contribution create a better future for others is personally very rewarding. Making people feel good about themselves and become positive members of their community is exactly what Hout Bay needs. “
Awards
Hout Bay Lion’s Club Louis Volks Humanitarian Award
Inyathelo Award for Philanthropy in the Arts
Best Community Choir Cape Town Eisteddfod 2011
Department of Social Development: Ministerial Award for Afterschool Programme Excellence
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport: Ministerial Award for Outstanding Achievement of Youth in the Arts (Music)
