The Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ) hosts their annual Sundowner Concert, an opportunity to raise funds for the school’s Support Fund programme. On Saturday, 1 August 2026, music-lovers indulge in a full orchestral experience led by a renowned Maestro and supported by talented choirs and ballet dancers.
A musical fundraiser in the name of education aid
The DSJ’s Sundowner Concert is led in conduction by beloved South African Maestro Richard Cock. Featured talents include the DSJ Orchestra, marimbas, choirs from the Secondary School, Primary School and Preschool, dancers, and soloists Hannah Horsten (soprano) and Cooper Mlokoti who is also a choir leader and educator at DSJ.
Glühwein (spiced wine) and cosy winter treats are available to enjoy before the concert, with revenues from purchases also going to the Support Fund.
The Support Fund is DSJ’s programme offering a small amount of financial aid to students and potential students at the school in order to counteract the extreme inequality existing within South Africa’s education sector.
On the evening’s programme
The Sundowner Concert features a diverse programme, from German songs to current pop hits and classics from the likes of Frank Sinatra. The provisional programme (which may be subject to change) includes:
- Also Sprach Zarathustr by Robert Strauss
- Blauer Planet
- Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
- Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus by Comedian Harmonists
- An der schönen blauen Donau by Johann Strauss II
- Fly Me to the Moon by Bart Howard (popularised by Frank Sinatra)
- It’s a Beautiful Day
- Beethoven’s 5 Secrets by The Piano Guys
- Bring Me Little Water, Silvy by Lead Belly
- Star Wars
- Weil Wir Sind
- Drive
- Brindisi (La Traviata) by Giuseppe Verdi
- Beim Kronenwirt
- Shoshone Love Song by Roger Emerson
- Perfekte Moment
- Baba Yetu by Christopher Tin
The programme also includes a 30-minute interval before the Star Wars performance.
How to book
Cost: From R200 per adult (show only); from R100 per child over 3; from R250pp (front row); from R300pp (VIP – includes snack and glass of wine/water); children u/3 enter for free and can sit on parents’ laps. Book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 1 August 2026. Gates open at 1pm and show starts at 3pm
Where: Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg, 11 Sans Souci Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg
Website: dsj.co.za
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 726 6220
Instagram: @schulbasar | @dsj_school
Facebook: @Schulbasar | @DSJHB
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