The Cape Town Project 2K16 was a success!

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Soprano ladies working on their part of the arrangement and having a blast!

What is the Cape Town Project? 

The Cape Town Project began in 2005. THUNK, Northwestern University's premiere co-ed a cappella group, has traveled to Cape Town six times since then, and we look forward to our seventh trip, coming this winter! While in South Africa, THUNK conducts music workshops at local schools, community centers and rehabilitation facilities. We also get the opportunity to perform at venues around the city, including the V&A Waterfront Amphitheater, local churches and more. In addition to holding workshops and playing gigs, THUNK members use their remaining time to explore the wonders of Cape Town. We visit landmarks such as Robbin Island, Table Mountain and Cape Point. At its core, the Cape Town Project serves to enrich the lives of those in the communities we visit as well as the lives of our members. We do that the best way we know how - though music. 

Warming up our chords with kids from Ceres in the Western Cape.

Why Cape Town? 

Many young South Africans are deprived of the arts education programs that most American schools offer, and evidence has shown that arts education is highly effective in deterring delinquent behavior amongst at-risk youth and helps to bridge the achievement gap across social and economic levels. Access to the performing arts is particularly valuable in the western flats of South Africa, where youth crime rates continue to soar.

Seeking to share the gift of music that has deeply enriched its members' lives, THUNK A Cappella has begun a movement to deliver arts education to the children of Cape Town and its surrounding townships. After over a decade, the Cape Town Project continues to expand upon its initial commitment to develop a lasting artistic and humanitarian relationship with the people of South Africa through musical outreach tours of the country's western flats.

A sunset picnic at the beach with our guide Randall and his family.

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
 - $10,000 -

Just $

10 makes you a friend of THUNK


$25 covers one member's one nights stay in our hostel!
  


$50 covers one member's two nights stay in our hostel! 
 


$100  covers one member's initial flight deposit!

$200 covers one member's hostel for the duration of our trip!
$

500 covers one member's share in hiring our guide!

To make a gift you may click the Donate button below 
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send a check payable to Northwestern University to:
Meryl Crock
625 University Place
Evanston, IL 60201
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THANK YOU for your contribution!

THUNK members walking up to the peak at Cape Point!

What's new in 2016?

In December of 2014, THUNK took its sixth trip to Cape Town. In addition to the workshops held at facilities such as schools, daycares, and a rehabilitation center in townships surrounding the city, THUNK performed at several concert venues to share our love of music with the South African community. 

In 2016, we are planning more workshops than ever before. In past years we have done 3-5 workshops during the 9 day trip whereas this year we plan to do 6-7 workshops. This initiative is meant to keep the CTP mission alive and re-focus our trip on the values of service, music, and learning it was founded on.

Also, in past years financing has been a barrier of participation for some of our members. We hope that with your help all members of THUNK will be able to take part in the Cape Town experience and keep the tradition alive.

Above all, THUNK hopes to continue to inspire the children we work with to express themselves through art and music. 

Pretending to be camera shy at one of our workshops!

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