10 April 2025 |
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,...
08 April 2025 |
In the first 1½ years of his term as School Director, Prof Conroy Cupido already had to deal with major challenges: the capital renewal project for renovations at the Conservatory, which reduces the available space for teaching, rehearsals, and concerts; the...
20 March 2025 |
The second new staff member to join the ranks at the School of Music this year is Dr Jaco Meyer, Senior Lecturer in Composition and Musicology. It is a bit of a homecoming for Dr Meyer as he is also an alumnus of NWU — he completed all his music degrees up to doctoral...
13 March 2025 |
Dr Michelle Pretorius joined the School of Music in January after being appointed as Senior Lecturer for CCM singing. Previously, she was a senior lecturer and programme leader in musical theatre at the University of Chester, and she and her family have now returned...
20 November 2024 |
Mr Yuhl Headman assumed his duties in August as administrative assistant for the concert series and MASARA. Learn more about him: What are your professional goals and expectations? My goal at this moment is to settle in and understand the way things are done at the...
18 November 2024 |
Ms Thandeka Mfinyongo was appointed earlier this year as Lecturer in African Music at the School of Music. She responded as follows to a few questions about her work and life: What are your goals and expectations for your new position? My goals are to inspire... 
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