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Mmino Fest: A Joyful Celebration of Music

Mmino Fest: A Joyful Celebration of Music

Reported by Prof Mignon van Vreden The Conservatory came alive during the last week of August as the final-year Music Education students in the BMus programme, guided by Prof Mignon van Vreden and Prof Ewie Erasmus, hosted the annual Mmino Fest. This eisteddfod was a...
Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Catrien Wentink

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Catrien Wentink

Dr Catrien Wentink started her term as BMus programme manager on 1 September, and she is very excited to engage more with the students than just as a lecturer in class. She also looks forward to the possibilities for updating and improving the BMus programme in an...
Knowing Me, Knowing You — Prof Mignon van Vreden

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Prof Mignon van Vreden

Prof Mignon van Vreden is not only a beloved lecturer in Music Education in the diploma and degree programmes, but she has also been the programme manager for the BMus programme for more than five years now. This position has posed many challenges during the years,...
Unexpectedly large first-year class

Unexpectedly large first-year class

The Conservatory is abuzz with the excitement of more than 60 first-year diploma and degree students eagerly finding their way to classes, lessons, and rehearsals — the largest ever class of first-year students to start their academic year at the School of Music. The...
Katya Bessarabov studies film scoring in Bulgaria

Katya Bessarabov studies film scoring in Bulgaria

Alumna Katya Bessarabov commenced with a Masters degree programme in August at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe in Sofia, Bulgaria. She shares her experiences after the first few months of studying:   What is your aim with this postgraduate study? My aim with this...