Three Ensemble Concerts to celebrate Spring — 1 & 2 & 3 September 2015
Since 2011, the NWU School of Music has been presenting annual concerts featuring all the student ensemble groups at the Conservatory. Due to the number and size of these ensembles, this year's performances will again be presented in three separate concerts on...
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Pretoria Boys High Choir & Dixie Band — 24 August 2015
The Choir and Dixie Band of Pretoria Boys High will be touring through North-West Province during August for concerts with amongst others the North-West Youth Choir. Their concert tour will also include a free lunch hour concert on Monday 24 August 2015 at 13:10 in...
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Final preparation for music exams & String Teaching Symposium — 7 & 8 August 2015
August and September are usually the months when hundreds of music learners across the country have to complete practical music exams, whether for music examining bodies such as Unisa, Royal Schools or Trinity College, or for the final Matric exam. In order to assist...
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Brahms Liebeslieder — 11 August 2015
Love is in the air when staff of the NWU School of Music, joined by colleagues from elsewhere, perform the Liebeslieder Waltzes for vocal quartet and piano duet by Johannes Brahms. It is the main work at a concert on Tuesday 11 August at 19:30 in the Conservatory...
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New Music Concerts — 2-4 August 2015
SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2015 15:30 ~ Vocal Music Concert Works by Pieter de Villiers • Hannes Taljaard 18:00-19:00 & 20:00-21:30 ~ Workshop / Master Classes Performing New Music for Piano — Mareli Stolp MONDAY 3 AUGUST 2015 13:15 ~ Lunch Hour Concert Pierre Boulez in Focus...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Carika du Preez [alumna]
Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Piano / Music and Maths Education. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 2004-2008. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BAMus, PGCE, Honours BAMus. Qualifications completed elsewhere:...
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Battle of the Saxes — 26 July 2015
Although the saxophone was invented in the 1840s, well before the origin of jazz music, it is predominantly associated with jazz, either as a solo instrument or in big bands. On the other hand, it has been quite popular with classical composers since the start of the...
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Applications & auditions for music study at NWU in 2016
Prospective music students who would like to study at the School of Music & Conservatory, North-West University in Potchefstroom next year can still apply for admission and an audition until 14 August 2015. Contact the NWU Admissions Office at tel. (018) 299-2642 /...
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Proposals for 2016 concert series
The NWU School of Music annually presents about 15 concerts at the Conservatory in its official concert series. This usually includes a wide variety of performances, from solo instruments and singing to chamber music groups and orchestras. The styles range from...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Katrien Klopper (née Jooste) [alumna]
Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Violin, Piano. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 2000-2003. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus. Notable professional achievements: As a member of different ensembles I have...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Laura Opperman (née Van der Merwe) [alumna]
Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Voice, Piano, Choir Conducting. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 1994-1999 & 2002-2004. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus, HED, Hons BEd. Qualifications completed...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Pierre & Sophia van der Westhuizen [alumni]
For the first time we have a Knowing Me, Knowing You alumni double-header — Pierre van der Westhuizen and Sophia Grobler met as fellow music students at the School of Music, marrying later and making their careers in the USA. Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Pierre: ...
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