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I am an accomplished conductor, composer, educator, and multidisciplinary performer with extensive experience in artistic direction. Holding advanced degrees and international experience, I blend creative vision with disciplined execution and people-oriented leadership. Skilled in cross-cultural collaboration and performance planning, I excel at transforming artistic concepts into practical actions by balancing strategic thinking with attention to detail.
I am committed to musical excellence and foster a passion for crafting innovative performances that resonate with artists and diverse audiences. I enjoy working with musicians of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to develop their talents and find their own voice.
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Work Experience
Choir Director at Laerskool Wonderboom
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Directed both senior and junior choirs, achieving multiple awards including overall and category wins at various competitions. The Senior Choir was the overall winner of the 2017 finals of the “Sing in Harmonie” national choir competition, which was televised.
Choir Director at Hoërskool Overkruin
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Led choir to become overall winner of the Afrikaanse Kunsvereniging choir competition.
Choir Director at Cornwall Hill College
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Directed choir to receive an A+ at the Pretoria Eisteddfod.
Choir Director at Curro Hazeldean
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Directed primary school senior and high school choirs to win categories at the Pretoria Eisteddfod; senior choir was overall winner at National Eisteddfod in 2017.
Choir Director at Pretoria High School for Girls
December 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025Led senior choir to achieve 1st and 3rd place at World Choir Games in 2018 and overall wins at Irene Village Mall choir competition and “Sing It” competition in 2017.
Orchestra Conductor at Brooklyn Theatre Orchestra
December 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025Conducted fully staged operas and operettas; served as piano accompanist, repetiteur, music director, and vocal coach.
Orchestra Conductor at Full House Productions
December 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025Conducted fully staged musicals.
Choir Director & Manager at Jacaranda Children’s Choir
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Conducted one of South Africa’s leading regional children’s choirs.
Choir Director & Manager at Unison Voices
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Established and directed an adult project choir that performed larger-scale contemporary repertoire for choir and orchestra.
Vice-President Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North-West and Executive Committee at South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT)
December 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025Oversaw music teachers' society activities and engaged in committee leadership roles.
Board of Directors: Organiser & Master of Ceremonies at National SASMT Pta Ensemble Competition (NSPEC)
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Organised and hosted music competitions for regional ensembles.
Associate Director/Chapter Relations Officer at Golden Key International Honour Society
December 31, 2015 - July 11, 2025Assisted in chapter relations and organisational leadership.
Conducting Lecturer at AROS
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Taught university students studying education in conducting.
Choir Academy of South Africa Lecturer at CASA
December 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025Taught conducting, voice, piano, theory.
Music Teacher at Hoërskool Die Wilgers
December 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025Taught piano.
Music Teacher & Accompanist at St Alban’s College
December 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025Taught piano, voice, theory, and history.
Music Teacher at Hoërskool Waterkloof
December 31, 2019 - July 11, 2025Taught voice, aural, and theory.
Choir Director & Manager at Unison Voices
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Established and directed an adult project choir performing larger-scale contemporary repertoire for choir and orchestra.
Orchestra Conductor at Brooklyn Theatre Orchestra
December 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025Conducted fully staged operas and operettas; served as piano accompanist, repetiteur, music director, and vocal coach.
Orchestra Conductor at Full House Productions
December 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025Conducted fully staged musicals.
Choir Director & Manager at Jacaranda Children’s Choir
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Conducted one of South Africa’s leading regional children’s choirs.
Choir Director at Laerskool Wonderboom
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Directed senior and junior choirs winning overall and category prizes at multiple competitions, including the 2017 national choir competition broadcast on television.
Choir Director at Hoërskool Overkruin
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Led choir to overall win at Afrikaanse Kunsvereniging choir competition.
Choir Director at Cornwall Hill College
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Directed choir to A+ award at Pretoria Eisteddfod.
Choir Director at Curro Hazeldean
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025Managed senior and high school choirs winning multiple category and overall prizes including at National Eisteddfod in 2017.
Choir Director at Pretoria High School for Girls
December 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025Led senior choir to top placements at World Choir Games and won competitions such as the Irene Village Mall and 'Sing It'.
Education
MPhil at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Diploma at Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Licentiate at University of South Africa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009BMus(Hons) at University of Pretoria
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008MPhil at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Diploma at Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Licentiate at University of South Africa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009BMus(Hons) at University of Pretoria
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Completed extension courses with a 4.0 GPA in advanced orchestral conducting technique at Juilliard
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Trinity International Music Competition Top Gold medal for conducting
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Completed course 'Music Production and Creative Music Making' offered by Gothenburg University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Received 94% for conducting and awarded Top Gold medal in the Trinity International Music Competition for professional musicians
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Type B Driver’s License
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Vice-President Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North-West and Executive Committee - SASMT
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Standing Committee - SASMT
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Pretoria Committee - SASMT
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022Board of Directors: Organiser & Master of Ceremonies - NSPEC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022Associate Director/Chapter Relations Officer - Golden Key Int. Honour Society
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Completed extension courses with a 4.0 GPA in advanced orchestral conducting technique - Juilliard
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Completed course 'Music Production and Creative Music Making' - Gothenburg University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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