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Beginning of DOMUS
Musicologist Stephanus Muller initiates the Documentation Centre for Music (DOMUS) at the Stellenbosch University Music Library as part of a research project to collect and preserve the collections of South African musicians, researchers, music institutions and societies, for research.
With ad hoc funding from the Stellenbosch University Music Santie de Jongh is employed to sort the collection of conductor-composer Albert Coates, donated in 1957 by his wife, Vera de Villiers. -
Collections to date
The Music Library Special Collections consistes of 20 collections, which include: Africana and Rare Books, Olaf Andresen, Ivy Angove, Hennie Aucamp, Jan Bouws, G.G. Cillié, Albert Coates, Dirkie de Villiers, Donald Graham Historical Sound Recordings, Hans Endler, Anton Hartman, Friedrich Wilhelm Jannasch, Konservatorium, Lopez-Lambrechts, Rosa Nepgen, Michael Scott, Frits Stegmann, Walter Swanson, Arnold van Wyk and Charles Weich collections. -
Albert Coates collection
First collection to be sorted: Albert Coates collection, donated by Vera de Villiers in 1957. -
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Albert Coates collection
Sorting and launch of Albert Coates collection. -
Conference presentations on DOMUS collections (SASRIM conference, Potchefstroom, 14-16 September 2006).
De Jongh, S. Music collections at the Documentation Centre For Music (DOMUS), Stellenbosch University, with special reference to the Coates collection.
Grové, I.J. Of love, death and forsakenness: Revisiting Arnold van Wyk's 'Night music'.
Lüdemann, W. Arnold van Wyk's 'Primavera': Music of a new South Africa.
Thom, M. 'Egidius naer bestu bleven?' - Arnold va Wyk se 'Rondo desolato' (Tristia) as 'n lied sonder woorde.
Muller, S. The classical structure of melancholy. -
Jazz
Jonathan Eato from York University (hosted on postdoctoral fellowship 2007-2008) introduces jazz to DOMUS engagements. -
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Jonathan Eato
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DOMUS logo and website
DOMUS launches logo and website. -
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IAML
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Coates collection launched
Launch of Coates collection finding aid, together with an exhibition and performance attended by Coates and De Villiers family members -
Eoan agreement
Agreement with Eoan Board
DOMUS signs collection donation agreement with Eoan Board. -
RILM South Africa
DOMUS becomes the African representative for Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM). -
Eoan collection
Collecting the Eoan opera group documents from the Joseph Stone Theatre in Athlone, Cape Town. Team: Stephanus Muller (Head), Santie de Jongh (Special Collections Librarian), Hilde Roos, Sharon de Kock and Barry Ross. -
Obelisk Music
Obelisk Music collection donated to DOMUS. -
Seminars hosted by DOMUS
Seminars
Marie Jorritsma: Koortjies of True Evangelical Church, Atlantis, Western Cape
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Directory of South African Music Collections launched
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Chris James
Donation of collection of South African/Zimbabwean composer Chris James.
Image: 1 Cor 13:1-8. 'Christian love - the highest and best gift'.
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Hannes Taljaard Set Theory Workshop
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Kevin Volans 60th birthday celebration
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Zim Ngqawana and Kyle Shepherd in concert
After the the viewing of Aryan Kaganof's film, 'An Exhibition of Vandalizim', at a departmental colloquium, a number of students at Stellenbosch University arranged a concert with Zim Ngqawana and Kyle Shepherd on 1 May 2010 at Star Metals, Tennantville. -
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Music and Exile and the State of the Discipline
DOMUS sponsors panels on Music and Exile and the State of the Discipline at IMS/SASRIM conference, 14-17 July. -
Ray Holden lecture series on the Modern Orchestra
Lecture series by Raymond holden on the modern orchestraRaymond Holden, 19-23July. -
Jean de la Porte lecture series
Jean de la Porte lecture series, 23-25 Aug: 'New Horizons in Composition and Research'. -
First DVD recording for DOMUS
Hangberg reggae group Blaze recorded a DVD at Milestone Studios in Cape Town. -
Aryan Kaganof: The Uprising of Hangberg
Film by Aryan Kaganof: The Uprising of Hangberg screened in Stellenbosch.
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AK47 Film Festival
AK47 Film festival at Stellenbosch 'Woordfees', 7-11 March (celebration of filmmaker Aryan Kaganof's 47th birthday). Curated by Lizabé Lambrechts. -
South African Jewish Music Centre collection to DOMUS
South African Jewish Music Centre collection donated by Fay Singer. -
MAKWAMA, Kampala, Uganda
DOMUS signs Memorandum of Understanding with Makerere University Klaus Wachsmann Archive (MAKWAMA) in Kampala, Uganda.
MoU with MAKWAMA
Image: Sylvia Nannyonga Tamusuza and Stephanus Muller. -
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CD release of Tete Mbambisa
Tete Mbambisa is considered one of the great figures of South African jazz. This gifted composer, pianist and vocalist has been active in the South African jazz world since the 1950’s. He has collaborated with jazz legends such as Zim Ngqawana, Herbie Tsoaeli, Feya Faku, Sylvia Mdunyelwa and Ezra Ngcukana. -
Anton Goosen collection donated to DOMUS
Pioneering South African musician Anton Goosen donates his collection to DOMUS. -
Grové 90 years
A festival and symposium is held in Bloemfontein to celebrate composer Stefans Grové's 90th birthday, 10-12 August (partially sponsored by DOMUS). -
Eoan: Our story
Launch of book, Eoan: Our Story, by the Eoan History Project. -
Hidden Years Music Archive (HYMA) for DOMUS
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Launch of SUNDigital (includes music collections)
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Stephanus Muller: Nagmusiek
Launch of biography of South African composer Arnold van Wyk, entitled 'Nagmusiek'.
