Toni Crichton
- Music Department
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Toni Crichton completed her degree in Classical Music at UCT with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. She majored in piano, studying under Francois Du Toit, with violin as her second instrument, studying under Prof Jurgen Swietering. With a keen interest in Music Therapy, Toni incorporated Psychology into the first few years of her degree and values the role of Music in Education and in the role music plays in the development of each individual. At St Andrews School for girls, Toni studied piano under Margie Cleghorn.
Much of her experience has been in schools over more than a decade, in the government as well as private sector. This has included the running of music departments, teaching classes, with experience in accompaniment, productions, choral training, orchestra, marimba and Orff training as well as individual lessons for all ages. Toni was included on the judging panel for the ACSA National Choir Competition in 2011 and 2012. Toni adjudicated the Reddam ASB annual music competition in 2016. She is passionate about music development.
In 2013, Toni had the privilege of working with the phenomenal actor, Jeff Bridges on the piano scene required for the movie 'The Giver' (Moonlighting Films), released in August 2014. She also worked on a music scene with the young actor, Ray Crosswaite, for the series 'Black Sails' (Film Afrika). In 2015 she consulted on the music scenes for 'L'Odessey' as well as coached actor Kenny Wormard for his piano scene in "Honey 3". She also consulted and coached for the music scenes in "Warrior", "The Watch" in 2019/2020 & "Resident Evil".
In February 2014, Toni launched Tonic Productions, a music school based in Gardens, Cape Town. Her students include those wanting to learn how to play the piano as well as DJ's and Production students wanting to expand their keyboard skills for the purpose of production. She teaches piano and vocals and also has teachers offering lessons in piano, vocals, guitar, ukulele, violin and saxophone.
Toni has also spent time composing. Her work has been used on local & international TV series, as well as for advertisements. Her work can also be found on Apple Music/Soundcloud.
Much of her experience has been in schools over more than a decade, in the government as well as private sector. This has included the running of music departments, teaching classes, with experience in accompaniment, productions, choral training, orchestra, marimba and Orff training as well as individual lessons for all ages. Toni was included on the judging panel for the ACSA National Choir Competition in 2011 and 2012. Toni adjudicated the Reddam ASB annual music competition in 2016. She is passionate about music development.
In 2013, Toni had the privilege of working with the phenomenal actor, Jeff Bridges on the piano scene required for the movie 'The Giver' (Moonlighting Films), released in August 2014. She also worked on a music scene with the young actor, Ray Crosswaite, for the series 'Black Sails' (Film Afrika). In 2015 she consulted on the music scenes for 'L'Odessey' as well as coached actor Kenny Wormard for his piano scene in "Honey 3". She also consulted and coached for the music scenes in "Warrior", "The Watch" in 2019/2020 & "Resident Evil".
In February 2014, Toni launched Tonic Productions, a music school based in Gardens, Cape Town. Her students include those wanting to learn how to play the piano as well as DJ's and Production students wanting to expand their keyboard skills for the purpose of production. She teaches piano and vocals and also has teachers offering lessons in piano, vocals, guitar, ukulele, violin and saxophone.
Toni has also spent time composing. Her work has been used on local & international TV series, as well as for advertisements. Her work can also be found on Apple Music/Soundcloud.