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Pieter Van Der Westhuizen

Composer
Bredasdorp,Western Cape Province

Summary

Even though I haven't been part of the music industry for about 20 years now, I'm eager to explore my options in this field once more, but this time as a composer.

I'm especially interested in Film Scoring and its relevant fields.

If you would indulge me, I'd like you to listen to two clips from movies. They were originally not scored (often for good reason) to which I've added sound as samples to show what I do.

I also have an interest in scriptwriting, so if you talk to me of 3-Act Story Structure, Fun and Games, and the all-is-lost moment, you won't be talking over my head.

Children of Men

https://youtu.be/SJWyiLH4M_Q

The Blair Witch Project

https://youtu.be/0z-SMhjCGsI

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Online English Teacher

Speechtopia
, Not Applicable
11.2020 - Current
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.

English Facilitator

Various
Various
01.2000 - 02.2021
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Soloist/Chorister

CAPAB Opera
Cape Town, South-Africa
01.1990 - 12.1994
  • Read music and memorized parts for shows.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Arranged instruments to accompany vocals such as piano or saxophone.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
  • Participated in productions like, Aida (Verdi), Peter Grimes (Britten), Die Fliegende Hollaender (Wagner), Amahl and the Night Visitors (Menotti).

Concert Singer

Self-employed
Cape Town, Western Cape Province
01.1988 - 12.1991
  • Performed various song cycles like 'Die Winterreise'(Schubert), 'Schwanengesang' (Schubert), 'Songs and Dances of Death' (Mussorgsky) and 'Dichterliebe (Schumann) in public.

Education

Associate of Arts - Vocal Performance

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
01.1988 - 12.1992

Skills

    Musical notation reading

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Timeline

Online English Teacher

Speechtopia
11.2020 - Current

English Facilitator

Various
01.2000 - 02.2021

Soloist/Chorister

CAPAB Opera
01.1990 - 12.1994

Concert Singer

Self-employed
01.1988 - 12.1991

Associate of Arts - Vocal Performance

University of Stellenbosch
01.1988 - 12.1992

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