Doctoral piano concerts — 16 May 2014
Two of the doctoral performance students at the School of Music will each present a solo piano concert on Friday 16 May 2014 in the Conservatory Hall as part of the requirements for the DMus degree. Mr Waldo Weyer (photo above), piano lecturer at the School of Music,...
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Amazing brass quintet returns — 18 May 2014
During their visit to Potchefstroom in 2012, the German brass quintet, Harmonic Brass Munich, astounded the audience with their virtuosity and musicality. In arrangements of popular works from the classical repertoire, they played their (sometimes bulky) instruments...
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Open Day for prospective music students — 10 May 2014
The Open Day for the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University will be presented on Saturday 10 May 2014 from 07:45-15:00. The School of Music will also be putting their best foot forward and will gladly speak with prospective music students about music study at...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Mr Kobus Buys [alumnus]
Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Piano Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 1987–1990 Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus Qualifications completed elsewhere: • Honours BMus (UP) • UTLM & UPLM (Unisa) • MMus...
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An “Intervarsity” concert at the Conservatory (non-competitive) — 13 May 2014
This year's annual Dean's Concert at the NWU School of Music is presented in collaboration with the Odeion School of Music from the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. Ms Yvonne-Marié Brand, who was last year appointed as brass lecturer at the NWU, and Ms...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Eulalia Johnson
Introducing our friendly receptionist, Ms Eulalia Johnson, and she's also an alumna! Date of appointment: 1 March 2006 Qualifications: University Diploma in Music, BA Music & Society, Honours BA Music (NWU) Who are/were your professional mentors/inspiration? Ms Hester...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Chris van Rhyn
Date of appointment: 1 January 2014 Teaching responsibilities: Music Theory, Music Technology, Postgraduate supervision Performance interests: I studied the piano and saxophone at university, and subsequently had a few years of voice training. (I’ve sung in choirs...
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Recent appointments at the School of Music
Since the beginning of the year, two new permanent staff members have been appointed at the School of Music. Dr Chris van Rhyn (photo above) joined the School of Music in January as lecturer in Music Theory and Music Technology, fresh after completing his PhD at the...
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Post-doctoral fellow wins Ghoema Award
A post-doctoral fellow at the School of Music, Dr Ockie Vermeulen, received a Ghoema Award on Sunday 13 April 2014 for his third instrumental CD, Obsession. It contains music composed, and also inspired, by the late Christa Steyn. The recording has also been nominated...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Martin Watt
The series now not only includes profiles of current staff and students, but is expanding to feature former staff and alumni as well. The first person to be profiled, Dr Martin Watt, is both! He studied at the Conservatory and then returned some years later as a...
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Knowing Me, Knowing You — Eljé van der Walt
Our series resumes for this year and we would like to start by introducing the Chair Person of Musicum, Eljé van der Walt: Curriculum & Year: BMus, 2nd year Instrument(s): Piano, flute & voice Professional ideals: To be a music teacher Top 5 must-hear music: 1....
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Second limelight concert and exhibition at Brooklyn Theatre — 12 April 2014
The School of Music at North-West University will be presenting a second limelight concert at the Brooklyn Theatre in Pretoria on Saturday 12 April 2014 at 11:00. While the first concert in March featured music for singers, flute, bassoon and violin, this concert will...
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