The Schock Foundation was established by the late Judge Philip Schock to assist and support charities and educational institutions in South Africa.
The family's love of the arts lead to the inaugural Schock Foundation Singing Competition for outstanding UCT students in 2002.
CLOSING DATE: Please complete this online entry form before Friday 10 October 2025
PRELIMINARY ROUND: Tuesday 14 October 2025, Baxter Concert Hall, from 10am onwards
FINAL ROUND: Tuesday 28 October 2025, Baxter Concert Hall, 7pm
The 24th annual voice competition sponsored by the Schock Foundation. The competition is open to full-time students of the SACM.
Students compete for prizes in the following categories:
R55 000 of Prizes to be won
Philip Schock 1st Prize: R15 500
Philip Schock 2nd Prize: R10 500
Philip Schock 3rd Prize: R 7 500
Philip Schock 4th Prize: R 5 000
Prize for Best South African Song: R4 500
Prize for Best Opera Aria: R3 000
Prize for Best Aria from an Oratorio: R3 000
Prize for Best Art Song: R3 000
Audience Prize: R3 000
The South African College of Music hereby invites applications for the 24th classical voice competition to award prize money from the Schock Foundation. This competition is open to any full-time classical voice students at the SACM who:
are at least in their second year of study
are in good academic standing
Preliminary Round: You must prepare one opera aria, one oratorio aria, one art song from any country and in the original language, and one South African song. At the audition, you will select the first piece you wish to sing. The adjudicating panel will then choose whether to hear a second or a third piece.
Final Round: You will perform all four pieces in this round.
2024
Thandolwethu Longo, Nonthobeko Bhengu, Sandile Zitha*, Frances van Vuuren, Sisa Mjekula
2023
Christine Bam, Lauren Pharaoh*, Setsoane Ntseki, Zizipho Funzo
2022
Sakhumzi Martins*, Setsoane Ntseki, Lauren Pharaoh, Yonwaba Mbo
2021
Ondelwa Martins, Setsoane Ntseki, Ncumisa Garishe*, Zizipho Funzo, Smelo Mahlangu*, Reuben Mbonambi, Luvo Maranti, Dumisa Masoka
2020
Molly Dzangare*, Setsoane Ntseki, Sanele Mwelase, Shadi Eshraghi, Sakhiwe Mkosana, Reuben Mbonambi*, Vuyisa Xipu, Tylor Lamani
2019
Thandiswa Mpongwana, Charlotte Mhlongo*, Sinesipho Funo, Siphe Kwani*, Lefa Sello, Yonwaba Mbo
2018
Siphokazi Molteno*, Moloko Letsoalo, Denira Coleman, Arthur Swan, Sanele Mwelase*, Mixo Mashimbye
2017
Nombulelo Yende, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha*, Moloko Letsoalo, Luvuyo Mbundu*, Nthando Ngcume, Lesego Mkhwanazi
2016
Brittany Smith*, Ane-Sophia Pretorius, Ipeleng Kgatle, Zwakele Tshabalala, Luvuyo Mbundu, Kabelo Lebyane
2015
Frances du Plessis, S'Bongile Mntambo*, Sipihokazi Molteno, Martin Mkhize*, Luvuyo Mbundu, Marco Titus
2014
Joint first: Noluvuyiso Mpofu and Leah Gunter, Third: Abongile Fumba, Thobela Ntshanyana, Johannes Slabbert, Raimondo van Staden
2013
Goitsemang Lehobye, Noluvuyiso Mpofu, Bongiwe Nakani, Pelisa Myendeki, Joint first: Levy Sekgapane and Bongani Khubeka; Joint third: Johannes Slabbert and Sandile Sikhosana
2012
Victoria Stevens, Bongiwe Nakani, Noluvuyiso Mpofu,Riaan Hunter, Bongani Khubeka, Sandile Sikhosana
2011
Linda Nteleza, Bongiwe Nakani & Victoria Stevens (joint second), Mandisinde Mbuyazwe, Siyabulela Sikhokele Ntlale, Sandile Sikhosana
2010
Maudee Montierre, Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi, Friedel Mitas, Lynelle Kenned, Lukhanyo Moyake, Thabang Phiri, Thesele Kemane, Thando Mpushe
2009
Nozuko Teto, Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi, Nelmarie Reyneke, Thembinkosi Mgetyengana, Thando Mpushi, Thato Machona
2008
Runette Botha, Filipa van Eck, Friedel Mitas,Sunnyboy Dladla, Mandisinde Mbuyazwe, Thato Machona
2007
Musawenkosi Spelman, Runette Botha, Filipa van Eck, Musawenkosi Ngqunqwana, Mlamli Lapapantsi, Njabulo Mthimkhulu
2006
Pretty Yende, Musawenkosi Spelman, Runette Botha, Aubrey Lodewyk, Sipho Fubesi, Xolani Herschelle Tabani
2005
Sarah-Jane Brandon, Pretty Yende, Musawenkosi Spelman, Given Nkosi, Xolani Herschelle Tabane, Sipho Fubesi
2004
Nokrismesi Skota, Pretty Yende, Zandile Gwebityala, Phumzile Theo Magongoma, Nhlanhla Mweni, Mhlekazi Mosiea
2003
Pumeza Matshikiza, Philisa Sibeko, Magdalene Minnaar, Phandulwazi Maseti, Phumzile Theo Magongoma,Tamsanqa Ncokwana
2002
Nokrismesi Skota, Janine Magnin, Phumzile Theo Magongoma, Louis van der Merwe
*Contestants who also won the audience prize (introduced in 2015)
The competition is adjudicated by a panel of widely recognised and experienced professional musicians. Previous adjudicators have included: Prof Hendrik Hofmeyr, Dr Brad Liebl, Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi, Aviva Pelham , Assoc Prof Francois du Toit, Lauren Dasappa, Minette du Toit-Pearce, Brandon Phillips.
