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 also helps with social and mental development.
Top 5 must-hear music:
1. Antonín Dvořák — Song to the Moon (Rusalka)
2. Vashawn Mitchel — Nobody Greater
3. Tamela Mann — Take Me to the King
4. Israel Houghton & New Breed — Jesus at the Center
5. Zanini Nonke (Zulu song from Lutheran Hymn Book)
Which personal music experiences are most memorable to you?
Taking part in the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) Nationals in 2011 and 2013 held at Randburg Rhema Church.
Top 5 must-read books:
1. Safe Refuge by Nina Smit
2. My Goodnight Prayer by Kathy Parks
3. The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
4. I am the messenger by Markus Zusak
5. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Favourite quote(s):
“I have many problems in my life. But my lips don’t know that. They always smile.” — Charlie Chaplin
Top 5 must-see movies:
1. Heaven is for real
2. War Room
3. God’s not dead
4. Step Up All In
5. Beyond the Lights
Which television shows can you watch over and over again?
Cake Boss, That’s So Raven, Banged Up Abroad.
Favourite food:
Pap and Beef Stew.
Favourite drink(s):
Water, Mixed Berries Ice Tea, Coke.
How do you relax?
Lying in bed listening to music, or watching movies with my roommate.
Which places would you still like to visit?
Italy and Paris.
What is your favourite moment of the day/week/year at the Conservatory?
Every day, seeing the unity that the Conservatory students have, always makes my day bright.
HI
My name is L I am a mother so i would like to say to you keep up girl and make you wishes come true to you head up even you have difficulties in your life.My point is my son like to do the music but he struggle to get in at any institution but that is not av problem the thing is i would like him to study there at NWU so can you please explain to us what channels should we follow in other to him to get the opportunity to study also what kind of encouragement you would like to offer him regarding this path he wish to take maybe the advantages and disadvantages of it. Thanks and i hope this conversation is between us. Also can you please keep me update for the applications dates.
The application process for 2021 opens on 1 April 2020. Please watch our Facebook page and website at that time for the official announcement. http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music