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Call for Scores — Alto Saxophone & Cello

Call for Scores — Alto Saxophone & Cello

South African composers are invited to submit scores of short, original compositions of medium difficulty for alto saxophone and cello. The aim of this call for scores is to broaden the repertoire of pieces that can be performed by students. The level of difficulty...
Knowing Me, Knowing You — Wendy-Lee Mason [student]

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Wendy-Lee Mason [student]

Programme & Year: BA Music & Society, 3rd year Hometown: Three Rivers, Vereeniging Instrument(s): Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute, Alto Saxophone Professional ideals: I wish to become an accomplished music educator that not only inspires music, but also molds the...
Battle of the Saxes — 26 July 2015

Battle of the Saxes — 26 July 2015

Although the saxophone was invented in the 1840s, well before the origin of jazz music, it is predominantly associated with jazz, either as a solo instrument or in big bands. On the other hand, it has been quite popular with classical composers since the start of the...
Prospective students selected for music study in 2015

Prospective students selected for music study in 2015

Congratulations to the following prospective music students who have been provisionally* selected for admission to undergraduate music study at the NWU School of Music in 2015. (* Final admission is dependent on Matric results.) Brass: • S’bongumusa Karl Majola (tuba)...
Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Tammy Aslett

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Tammy Aslett

Date of appointment: August 2010 Teaching responsibilities: Saxophone & Singing Performance interests: • Musical theatre • Television • Synergy (jazz band) • Rock/pop band Research interests: Masters’ thesis: “Exploring lived experiences of music...