2019 SADVO CALENDAR

SJ KHOSA MEETS WA MOZART CONCERT

SHALATI JOSEPH KHOSA’s musical journey and philosophy share striking similarities with those of WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART. As the life of SJ Khosa unfolds we learn that, like Mozart, he composed his first music at the tender age of 5 years. Similar to Mozart, who was taught music by his own father, Leopold, SJ Khosa also grew up in a musical family under the guidance of his father, Risimati, who was a church choir master and a prolific composer. Just like Mozart who lost his job while visiting his family, when SJ was visiting overseas when he lost his job at home, hence the penning of Mintirho ya vulavula. Mozart expressed himself so well in his music that most people believe that his last Requiem was based on his own life and what he thinks of the after-life. In a similar fashion SJ wrote some of his music about his own experiences and thoughts of the world to come.  The parallels drawn culminate in SJ Khosa ultimately reaching Austria, Mozart’s birth place, learning much of the paths walked by Mozart and learning much of his music including the flawless orchestrations Mozart is known for. This concert draws these parallels and celebrates the melodies of WA Mozart alongside SJ Khosa.

One of the best Music Professors I ever met: Dr. Louima Lilite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgfFyTMt2f8

Portia Malapane and Joy Seerane explore Oklahoma Baptist University

TWO SOLOISTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, USA
Portia Malapane and Joy Gisela Seerane April 18-25, 2018

 UL students, Joy Seerane (Left) and Portia Malapane (Right), with Dr David Whitlock, Oklahoma Baptist University President 

Portia Malapane and Joy Seerane obtained first prize and are current champions in the Solo Soprano and Mezzo soprano in the current standings at the South African Tertiary Institutions Choral Associations (SATICA) and have also done well during the National Choir Old Mutual Choir Competitions. They were hosted by OBU in the  Fine Arts Faculty led by Dr Christopher Mathews, after his successful visit to the University of Limpopo and invited the two students for a formal music and academic experience in Oklahoma. They successfully left South Africa on April 17 and arrived in Oklahoma on April 18, 2018 to start their music and academic experience. They interacted with students, staff, university leaders, university management members, and even met the University President (Photo above). They receive personal voice training sessions with seasoned music professors and also performed South African music in front of staff and students. Portia Malapane is a 3rd year student in the School of Education while Joy Seerane had just graduated in Bachelor of Arts (Administration) a few days before departure. They both visited the School of Education and School of Arts as part of envisaged long-term aspirations to have students study at OBU on a long basis either for undergraduate or postgraduate studies across all faculties especially in programs not offered at UL. It is hoped that this journey will open more doors of interactions between the two institutions and raise the bar of academic excellence higher. We will seek more funds for a bigger group and more students to follow suit.

Portia and Joy in Oklahoma after a visibly warm welcome

Joy Seerane under the guidance of Dr. Louima Lilite 

Portia Malapane performing for OBU staff and students

NOT EVERYTHING THAT COUNTS CAN BE COUNTED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdk2DFbjKRo