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Nozipho Hlungwani gets a second chance and goes to Stockholm (3/3)
[ Nozipho Hlungwani was one of three students selected for an exchange programme with the Royal College of Music in Stockholm from August 2017 to January 2018. This is the 3rd and final part of her story (lightly edited for clarity and flow). ] School visits The...
read moreVuyani Bonakele Mrwarwaza’s experiences in Stockholm (2/4)
[ Vuyani Bonakele Mrwarwaza was one of three students selected for an exchange programme with the Royal College of Music in Stockholm from August 2017 to January 2018. This is Part 2 of his story (lightly edited for clarity and flow). ] Concert by the Swedish Radio...
read moreNozipho Hlungwani gets a second chance and goes to Stockholm (2/3)
[ Nozipho Hlungwani was one of three students selected for an exchange programme with the Royal College of Music in Stockholm from August 2017 to January 2018. This is Part 2 of her story (lightly edited for clarity and flow). ] Introduction week The introduction week...
read moreThe Adventures of Thulani Mahloko in Stockholm (2/2)
[ Thulani Mahloko was one of three students selected for an exchange programme with the Royal College of Music in Stockholm from August 2017 to January 2018. This is the 2nd and final part of his story (lightly edited for clarity and flow). ] Voice and percussion...
read moreVuyani Bonakele Mrwarwaza’s experiences in Stockholm (1/4)
[ Vuyani Bonakele Mrwarwaza was one of three students selected for an exchange programme with the Royal College of Music in Stockholm from August 2017 to January 2018. This is Part 1 of his story (lightly edited for clarity and flow). ] The dream I never thought I...
read moreNozipho Hlungwani gets a second chance and goes to Stockholm (1/3)
[ Nozipho Hlungwani was one of three students selected for an exchange programme with the Royal College of Music in Stockholm from August 2017 to January 2018. This is Part 1 of her story (lightly edited for clarity and flow). ] How it started I remember it was the...
read moreThe Adventures of Thulani Mahloko in Stockholm (1/2)
[ Thulani Mahloko was one of three students selected for an exchange programme with the Royal College of Music in Stockholm from August 2017 to January 2018. This is Part 1 of his story (lightly edited for clarity and flow). ] Interesting, fun and funny moments One of...
read moreRecent graduate to continue his studies in the Lone Star State later this year
Tshilidzi Ndou who recently graduated with a BA Music & Society degree from North-West University, has been accepted to continue his studies in September at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas (USA). He is following in the footsteps of his singing lecturer,...
read moreKnowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Peter Okeno [alumnus]
Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Voice, African drums, Ethnomusicology. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 2004-2007. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: University Diploma in Music BA Music & Society Honours BA...
read moreKnowing Me, Knowing You — Duduzile Mkhwanazi [student]
Programme & Year: BA Music & Society, 3rd year Hometown: Piet Retief Instrument(s): Voice (soprano). Professional goals/ideals: My goal is to become an Opera Performer and teach other South Africans more about opera music, that it is not only about singing, but it...
read moreKnowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Rachelle Elmes [alumna]
Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Piano. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: Has been involved at the NWU as student, piano accompanist and part-time staff member between 2000 and 2013. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for...
read moreKnowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Anél De Chavonnes Vrugt (née Van den Heever) [alumna]
Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Piano, Pedagogy. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 2001-2004. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BA Music (very sadly, two subjects short of BMus) Qualifications completed...
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