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Final preparation for music exams — 1 & 2 August 2014

24 July 2014 | 0 Comments

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...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Mr Phiwe Ndodana Makaula [alumnus]

24 July 2014 | 0 Comments

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Voice Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 2003-2010 Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: University Diploma in Music, BA Music & Society, Honours BA Music, MMus Qualifications...

New Music Week — 2-8 August 2014

23 July 2014 | 0 Comments

Following the New Music Week presented by the Odeion School of Music in Bloemfontein during 2013, the NWU School of Music will host another New Music Week at the Conservatory in Potchefstroom during the first week of August. This event is presented in collaboration...

Applications & auditions for music study at NWU

20 July 2014 | 46 Comments

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 15 August 2014. Contact the NWU Admissions Office at tel. (018) 299-2642 for...

American pianist also performs American music — 29 July 2014

16 July 2014 | 0 Comments

Just as the first semester closed with a piano performance by an American pianist, the concert series in the second semester continues with a recital by another American pianist, Robert Auler. He is a professor of piano at the State University of New York in Oswego...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Ewie Erasmus

16 June 2014 | 0 Comments

Date of appointment: 1 February 2014 Teaching responsibilities: Music Education Performance interests: Piano Research interests: Music Education, Williams syndrome and musical experiences, special needs music education Who are/were your professional...

Helgaard Steyn Award — Biggest composition prize in South Africa

12 June 2014 | 0 Comments

The Helgaard Steyn Awards have been offered annually since 1987 for exceptional works of art created in the preceding four years. The award is offered on a rotating basis for composition, painting, Afrikaans literature and sculpture. This year, the award will again be...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Armand Moolman [student]

12 June 2014 | 0 Comments

Curriculum & Year: BMus, 4th year Instrument(s): Piano and Composition Professional ideals: To become a Music Theory lecturer or composer-in-residence at a university. Top 5 must-hear music: 1. Mahler — Symphony No. 6 2. Beethoven — Piano Sonata, Op. 28 3. Webern —...

Proposals for concerts in 2015

11 June 2014 | 0 Comments

The NWU School of Music annually presents about 15-20 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...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Estelle Loubser [alumnus]

06 June 2014 | 0 Comments

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Music Education, Piano Performance Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 2003-2007 & 2009-2011 Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus, MMus, PGCE, PGDM, ETQA (ETDP-SETA) Accredited...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Thapelo Molise [student]

05 June 2014 | 0 Comments

Curriculum & Year: BA Music & Society, 3rd year Instrument(s): Cello, Piano & Trumpet Professional ideals: Performing and teaching cello and music in general. Top 5 must-hear music: 1. Boccherini — Cello Concerto in B-flat major, performed by Jacqueline du Pre 2....

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Conroy Cupido

04 June 2014 | 1 Comment

Date of appointment: 1 January 2011 Teaching responsibilities: Vocal lessons, Singing Methodology, Repertoire Studies, Italian and French diction, Opera and Choral projects Performance interests: Mozart opera; German, French, Italian and English art songs Research...