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Careers
Despite the perception many people have, there are a multitude of possibilities to turn your passion for music into a career. Although many music students aim at careers in the fields of teaching or performance, there are many other opportunities for finding a fulfilling and rewarding career in music. However, as in many other…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/brass-ensembles
Brass Ensembles
Ensemble practice and performance is an important part of brass instrument study at the NWU School of Music. All brass students are grouped by year level into ensembles of miscellaneous instrumentation, where they receive real-time feedback on technique, sound quality, tuning and blending. This is a beneficial supplement to the one-on-one…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/cello-ensemble
Cello Ensemble
The Cello Ensemble was established in 2014 by Dr Human Coetzee. The objective of the ensemble is to encourage cellists and audiences with a passion for music to enjoy, learn and discover the endless treasures the majestic cello has to offer. The Cello Ensemble performs annually at the Ensemble Concert. For further information about…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/conservatory-choir
Conservatory Choir
The NWU Conservatory Choir, established in 2009 by Prof Santisa Viljoen, is a premier ensemble within NWU School of Music. It is currently directed by Prof Conroy Cupido, with assistance from Mr Thomas Erlank and Dr Antoinette Olivier. Participation in the choir is mandatory for all voice and choral conducting students, making it an…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/jazz-ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
The NWU School of Music offers its students the unique opportunity to participate in a big band. The big band is a large jazz ensemble popularised during the swing era, consisting of five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. The primary focus is on the standard big band repertoire by the great…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/marimba-ensemble
Marimba Ensemble
The Bandura Express Marimba Group at the NWU School of Music was founded in 2010 by former postgraduate student, Mr Charles Nota. As a student ensemble its membership changes from year to year. Their repertoire is wide and varied, with many original compositions by individual members of the ensemble. In 2014 Bandura Express attained the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/potch-trio
Potch Trio
The Potch Trio is widely acknowledged as one of the top ensembles of its kind in South Africa. Formed in 1986 by Piet Koornhof, Albie van Schalkwyk and Human Coetzee, the trio has performed across South Africa, toured Russia, and recorded for Delos. While the string players have remained constant in the 30 years of its existence, the piano…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/string-ensemble
String Ensemble
Training and experience in ensemble playing is fundamental to the proper education of any musician, especially so for players of orchestral instruments. The String Ensemble at the NWU School of Music provides an opportunity for string instrumentalists — violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists — to learn the delights and skills of…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/wind-ensemble
Wind Ensemble
NWU Wind Ensemble is a dynamic and versatile ensemble that brings together talented musicians from North-West University and the broader Potchefstroom community. Established in 2010 by former School Director, Prof Karendra Devroop, the ensemble has flourished under the direction of André Oosthuizen since 2012 Comprised primarily of School…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/youth-orchestra
North West Youth Orchestra
The North West Youth Orchestra (NWYO) is a reputable orchestra for young musicians in the North-West Province. The impact of the NWYO is far-reaching and the orchestra is well-known for encouraging and developing musicians and uniting people from different cultures. Since its founding in 1978, the orchestra has been creating…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/ensembles-orchestras
Ensembles & Orchestras
One of the aims of the NWU School of Music is to cultivate and train good musicians, primarily through performance. Music students have regular opportunities to perform, either in performance classes, student concerts, or public concerts at the Conservatory or elsewhere. Read more at Subject groups about instruction for individual instruments…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/exchange
Exchange Programmes
The NWU School of Music currently has exchange agreements with a number of Scandinavian music institutions, providing for regular exchange visits of staff and students. » KMH, Sweden Senior undergraduate and postgraduate students may have the opportunity to study for a semester at partner institutions abroad as part of their…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/kmh-sweden
KMH, Sweden
The long-term goal of our exchange programme with the Royal College of Music (KMH) in Stockholm, Sweden is to establish sustainable partnerships and strengthen the internationalization and the cooperative skills within both the KMH and the NWU School of Music. The project focuses on the development of capacity in Music Education in…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/conservatory-study
Conservatory Study
Interested in learning music? NWU School of Music, through Conservatory music lessons, offers practical music instruction to all interested individuals, including students, staff, school learners, adults, and retirees. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, we welcome you! Some instruments require no prior…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/subject-groups
Subject Groups
NWU School of Music offers a variety of music subjects on undergraduate and postgraduate level, either as major study areas or supplementary/elective modules. African Music Arts Management Aural Training Community Music Composition Introduction to…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/african-music
African Music
Ms Thandeka Mfinyongo Knowledge of indigenous African music is useful for all tertiary-level music students, irrespective of their chosen field of specialization. This is the case especially because exposure to African music introduces learners to ways of making music, listening to music, teaching music and learning…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/arts-management
Arts Management
Mr Chris de Bruyn Two modules in Arts Management are compulsory in the BA Music & Society programme, and available as electives in the BMus programme. These modules are also available to other students at the university who are interested in Arts Management. It is presented in collaboration with the Artéma…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/aural-training
Aural Training
Ms Rineke Viljoen Aural Training is seen as one of the cornerstones of musical development. It is therefore crucial for your career as a musician as all music is based on sounds that manifest in pitch, rhythm and timbre. In this constructivist teaching approach, the focus is not on what students can repeat, but on what…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/choral-conducting