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A Framework for Positive Music Education

A Framework for Positive Music Education

Prof Ewie Erasmus [above, left] and Prof Liesl van der Merwe [right] were the guest editors of a special edition of the International Journal of Education & the Arts on positive psychology and music education that was published earlier this year. Eleven of the...
Two more doctoral graduates produced by MASARA

Two more doctoral graduates produced by MASARA

At the university’s graduation ceremony on 24 October, Dr Carli D’Alebout (DMus) [above, 2nd from left] and Dr Leon van Dyk (PhD) [middle] completed the journey and received their doctoral degrees. The promotor for Dr D’Alebout’s thesis, Prof...
MASARA @ the Faculty of Humanities International Spring School

MASARA @ the Faculty of Humanities International Spring School

Reported by Prof Chris van Rhyn The Faculty of Humanities hosted an enriching International Spring School from 16–20 September 2024 at the Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre near Parys. This event brought together scholars, students, and professionals to engage in...
Bassoon study at NWU School of Music

Bassoon study at NWU School of Music

NWU School of Music has a long tradition of bassoon study and performance. This tradition started with Prof Fanie Jooste, who studied bassoon in Detmold, Germany, with Prof Helman Jung. Prof Jooste passed this tradition on to his students. One of his former students,...
Masters and Doctoral graduates in April 2021

Masters and Doctoral graduates in April 2021

The following postgraduate students have completed their studies and will receive their degrees at the next virtual graduation ceremony. Polina Burdukova DMus in Performance (cello) 3 solo and chamber music concert programmes + mini-dissertation: The interpretation of...
Prof Liesl van der Merwe in England & Wales — December 2017

Prof Liesl van der Merwe in England & Wales — December 2017

Prof Liesl van der Merwe visited Manchester, London, and Bangor (in Wales) in December last year for several professional engagements. Royal Northern College of Music — Manchester She spent three days at the Royal Northern College of Music where she: presented her...