MUSIC CENTRE
“Life without music is unthinkable.”
~ Leonard Bernstein
The Dainfern College Music Centre is a lively hub of creative and musical activity where everyone is welcomed. Our aim is to help our students find their musical identity and take their music beyond their lessons into their lives. Our students are entered into ABRSM and Trinity examinations in both practical and theory as well as Eisteddfodau and competitions for a broader musical experience.
Our talented team of teachers are highly skilled and professional musicians and offer individual lessons in the following instruments:
- Piano
- Jazz Piano
- Keyboard
- Voice
- Violin
- ‘Cello
- Guitar (Classical, Electric & Bass)
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Saxophone
- Drums
Composing
There is a Music lab in the Music Centre for students who wish to learn music composition.
Ensembles, bands & choirs
In addition to solo performance opportunities, Dainfern College students studying music are also able to join our many ensembles, bands and choirs that feature at all Dainfern College events and in concerts and festivals throughout the year.
Theory
Theory classes are offered before school in the mornings or on an individual basis as required.
Subject Music
Dainfern College students who wish to take IEB Music do this through the Dainfern College Academic Programme – click here for more information.
How to apply
Please contact Boitumelo Sikonkwane in our Music Department, and she will explain the registration process and do everything to accommodate your needs. We welcome students from outside Dainfern College.
OUR STAFF
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Boitumelo Sikonkwane
Music Department Administrator
Jaco Jacobs
PianoBMus (NWU) and MMus in Piano Performance (NWU) Experienced piano teacher and accompanist.
Zelda Martin
Piano | Music TheoryBMus (Wits) & MMus (Ed) (UP) Qualified Colourstrings tutor & Committee member of the Kodály Society of South Africa.
Nola Muller
Piano and SaxophoneA versatile and experienced pianist, saxophonist, singer and flautist who believes in the great enrichment and development offered by music.
Elsa Venter
Piano | KeyboardBMus & PGCE (UFS). A passionate and energetic piano teacher who believes a strong musical foundation sets students up for life.
Ruan Fourie
Piano | VoiceExperienced freelance Piano & Voice teacher, passionate about assisting young children through Kodály-inspired methodology.
Sherwin Ganasen
VoiceBA Music Education (UKZN). Extensive training in vocal technique and a passion for helping students unlock their full potential as singers.
Aukse Trinkunas
VoiceMaster’s in Choral Conducting & MA in Opera & Concert Singing and Lecturing, Lithuania. Highly experienced professional singer & teacher.
Zarcia Zacheus
VoiceBMus (Wits). Award-winning singer, songwriter & music producer passionate about the music technology space. Vocal teacher & coach.
Brinley Yon
Voice | DrumsStudied classical and jazz singing at NMMU. Experienced vocal specialist who enjoys performing and teaching all genres of music.
Ruan Kruger
DrumsLoves sharing his passion for the drums with his students. Performing, dedication, energy and great fun are what he strives for in teaching.
David Delaney
ViolinBBS, MSc (University of Limerick). Irish-born violinist and teacher, passionate about nurturing talent, technique, and love for the violin.
Elena Zlatkova
ViolinMaster's in Music Performance (State Academy of Music, Bulgaria). Experienced teacher, recording artist & performer.
Nathalie Roué
'Cello | Guitar | TheoryMMus (University of Pretoria); PhD in Music. Studied in France. Accomplished musician & performer who teaches guitar & ’cello.
Christophe Roué
GuitarStudied at the Conservatoire de Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris. Loves sharing his passion for guitar with the next generation of musicians.
Helen Rigby
FluteExperienced music educator. Grade 8 Flute, currently preparing for a Trinity Performance Diploma. Passionate about inspiring young musicians
Anro Janse van Rensburg
A Cappella Coach | Keyboard Ensemble CoachAn experienced conductor, composer and music enthusiast. BMus from North-West University, currently studying towards an MMus.
Simbarashe Moyo
Band Ensemble CoachA professional musician & multi-instrumentalist.
Mark Pettitt
Marimba CoachExperienced and professional marimba coach, pianist and composer. Degree in Music Composition for Film, TV & Gaming from Berklee University.