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The Adventures of Thulani Mahloko in Stockholm (1/2)

17 April 2018 | 1 Comment

[ 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...

Recent graduate to continue his studies in the Lone Star State later this year

03 April 2018 | 0 Comments

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,...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Peter Okeno [alumnus]

25 August 2016 | 0 Comments

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...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Duduzile Mkhwanazi [student]

27 May 2016 | 2 Comments

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...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Rachelle Elmes [alumna]

26 May 2016 | 0 Comments

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...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Anél De Chavonnes Vrugt (née Van den Heever) [alumna]

19 May 2016 | 0 Comments

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...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Lihana van der Walt [alumna]

12 May 2016 | 0 Comments

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Piano / Technology. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 1997-2000. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus Qualifications completed elsewhere: NHDip in Education at Unisa. Notable...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Lebona Sello [student]

10 May 2016 | 0 Comments

Programme & Year: MMus, 1st year Hometown: Koppies Instrument(s): Voice (tenor). Professional ideals: Research and lecturing. Top 5 must-hear music: 1. Cyrillus Kreek — Psalms 1 Taaveti laul no. 104 2. Felix Mendelssohn — Piano Concerto No. 1 in g minor, Op. 25: 2nd...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Rudolf de Beer [alumnus]

05 May 2016 | 3 Comments

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Piano. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 1987-1996. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus / HonnsBMus / HED. Qualifications completed elsewhere: MMus (University of Olso) DMus...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Michelle Surmon [student]

03 May 2016 | 1 Comment

Programme & Year: BA Music & Society, 3rd year Hometown: Phalaborwa Instrument(s): Piano, and guitar for fun. Professional ideals: I would like to do my honours in Forensic Linguistics. Top 5 must-hear music: 1. Hillsong United — Mountain 2. R. City — Locked Away 3....

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Anja Pollard (née Engelbrecht) [alumna]

28 April 2016 | 2 Comments

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Music Therapy, Saxophone. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 1999-2002. Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus — Performance (cum laude) BA Honours — Psychology Qualifications...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Nozipho Hlungwani [student]

26 April 2016 | 0 Comments

Programme & Year: Diploma in Music, 3rd year Hometown: Phalaborwa Instrument(s): Voice (Soprano) Professional ideals: I have few ideas in my head that I would like to keep a secret for now. My goal is to be a well-mannered and approachable educator who will always be...