Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Annari van Jaarsveld [alumnus]

05 February 2015 | 2 comments

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Classical singing, piano, violin, music history. Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 2007-2010 Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus Qualifications completed elsewhere: MMus in...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Monique Schoeman [student]

04 February 2015 | 1 comment

Programme & Year: BMus, 3rd year Hometown: Potchefstroom … local en lekker! Instrument(s): Voice Professional ideals: To become a professional singer, or to become a lecturer in music. Top 5 must-hear music: 1. Anything by Beethoven (especially his 3rd, 7th...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Dr Mignon van Vreden

03 February 2015 | 0 comments

Date of appointment: 1 January 2015 Qualifications completed: BMus (2002), Honns BMus cum laude (2003), MMus cum laude (2006) — Stellenbosch University PhD (2014) — North-West University Teaching responsibilities: Music Education Performance interests: Piano Research...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Mr Richter Grimbeek [alumnus]

29 January 2015 | 0 comments

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s): Piano, singing, saxophone, conducting Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music: 1992-1996 Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE: BMus & BMus Honours Qualifications completed elsewhere:...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Mandie van der Merwe

27 January 2015 | 0 comments

Introducing the new secretary at the School of Music, Ms Mandie van der Merwe. Date of appointment: 1 November 2014 Who are/were your professional mentors/inspiration? Prof Marlene Viljoen, what an amazing woman! Top 5 must-hear music: 1. Johnny Cash — Walk the line...

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Prof Jaco Kruger

27 October 2014 | 0 comments

Date of appointment: 1 January 1995 Qualifications completed: PhD Teaching responsibilities: Musicology Performance interests: Classical guitar and African marimba. Research interests: Music as culture. Who are/were your professional mentors/inspiration? Gerard Kubik,...