Curro Somerset West Joins the Beat of History! Curro Somerset West proudly joined over 1,200 marimba players on 2 August 2025, at Grand West in Cape Town, to officially break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Marimba Ensemble.

Under the guidance of educators Wilmari Reynecke and Renée van den Berg, our learners played with heart and precision, contributing to a moment that will echo through history.

Curro Somerset West is honoured to have played a role in this record-breaking event. Here’s to more milestones, more music, and more moments that move the world.

Left to right names:
FRONT ROW: Joel Fillis, Kiyen Naidoo, Boitumelo Matsoso
MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Wilmari Reynecke, Onele Mti, Michayla Tinline, Lunjalo Gwetyana, Zamabhele Mtshiselwa, Neema Mahundi, Precious Kannemeyer, Vuyolwethu Bobo, Sitara Pillay
BACK ROW: Kaden Rajah, Eva Joynt, Olivia Bain, Mia van Tubbergh, Kiara Lovett, Ayla Daniel-Ramouthar, Mrs. Renée van den Berg