Empowering Through Music Education
Diversity in Harmony
Swakopmunder Musikwoche aims to provide a comprehensive music educational service for learners and educators. We believe that our diversity is our strength, and through music, we can bring people together, fostering a sense of community and understanding.
The Importance Of Music
Musikwoche aims to offer music education to all learners and educators in Namibia, while also enhancing the capacity and expertise of the music education sector at all levels. The organization is dedicated to promoting musical education and raising awareness of its critical role through education, advocacy, and engagement. Through Musikwoche, learners and musicians can come together to enjoy music, learn from each other, and develop a deeper appreciation for the significance of music in our world.
For over fifty years, the Swakopmunder Musikwoche has been a tradition. In 1965, musicians from different groups were invited to play music together for a week, marked the beginning of the Musikwoche. Despite facing challenges over the years, structural changes were made to ensure the of the event.
In December, a musical environment is established where individuals can enhance their musical skills and knowledge, participate in high-quality master classes, and play music together in diverse settings. The event usually features five concerts, culminating in a music church service at the Lutheran Church in Swakopmund which is the patron of the Swakopmunder Musikwoche.
The Program
The program provides musical training and social development opportunities to participants from diverse backgrounds from across Namibia, to help enhance their musical abilities, broadening their musical knowledge, and experience in performing with a large orchestra.
Percussion
Recorder
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Piccolo
Bassoon
Oboe
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Harp
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
Meet Our Dedicated Instructors
Our team of instructors is passionate about nurturing musical talent and providing a supportive learning environment. They volunteer their time and efforts and are committed to helping students explore and develop their musical abilities to the fullest.
Ndatoolewe Kandjungulume
Recorder Lecturer
In 2022, Ndatoolewe was elected as a lecturer for students at Swakopmund Musikwoche. In 2023, she achieved a diploma in all types of recorders from APC Tsumeb. In 2024, she was invited to Kally's Music Academy to become a recorder lecturer at the Oshana Youth Orchestra. Currently, she is pursuing her distance studies at the College of London Trinity in South Africa.
Mietze Dill
Cello Lecturer
Mietze started with piano at age 6, and cello at age 11 with Arend Brink in Bloemfontein. A year thereafter she commenced lessons with Anzél Gerber in Pretoria, who continued to be her cello mentor till the completion of her BMus degree (cum laude) at the University of Pretoria in 2010. She passed all her practical cello and theory of music exams with distinction.
Thetardius Munjanu
Assistant Brass lecturer
Thetardius Munjanu born on 15 March 1990 in the southern parts of Namibia town Keetmanshoop. His interest in music began at the age of 10, when he was taught the trumpet at home by his father. His musical journey started in church, where he later became the Lutheran Church Brass Band condutor in 2010.