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[[Hannalie van der Merwe]] was born Johanna DeVilliers van den Berg in Bloemfontein, the daughter of Reverend Ernst van den Berg and Jean de Villiers. She started her primary school education in 1958, first in Aranos, Namibia, before transferring to the Elsburg Primary School in Johannesburg, which she completed in 1965. She then went on to receive her high school education at Afrikaans Hoer Germiston where she matriculated first class in 1970 with distinctions in Music, Biology and Domestic Science. Amongst her many interests was playing the piano and organ. Her first teacher was her mother, Jean van den Berg, who was also the designer of the organ in the Afrikaans High school hall in Germiston. | [[Hannalie van der Merwe]] was born Johanna DeVilliers van den Berg in Bloemfontein, the daughter of Reverend Ernst van den Berg and Jean de Villiers. She started her primary school education in 1958, first in Aranos, Namibia, before transferring to the Elsburg Primary School in Johannesburg, which she completed in 1965. She then went on to receive her high school education at Afrikaans Hoer Germiston where she matriculated first class in 1970 with distinctions in Music, Biology and Domestic Science. Amongst her many interests was playing the piano and organ. Her first teacher was her mother, Jean van den Berg, who was also the designer of the organ in the Afrikaans High school hall in Germiston. | ||
| − | After school she studied at the University of Pretoria for | + | After school she studied at the University of Pretoria for her Bachelor's degree in Music (Church Organ 1971-1974), Diploma in Music (individual Tuition 1974). During her baccalaureate studies she was awarded Teacher's Licentiate in Music (Unisa 1974) and Certificate in General Musicianship (Unisa 1973). |
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| + | She returned to her Alma Mater to complete a Bachelor of Music Honours degree (Music Education with Distinction 1986) as well as Master of Music degree (Music Education 1991). | ||
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| + | She studied for a Post Graduate Higher National Teacher's Diploma (1989) at the Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit (Rand Afrikaans University). (The university was incorporated with Vista University and the Technikon Witwatersrand to form the University of Johannesburg on January 1 2005.) | ||
Apart from the studies she was also awarded with Prestige Study Bursaries in 1972 and 1973, became Vice-Primaria of 'Huis Jasmyn' (1972-73) and Member of the Student Representative Council (1974). In 1974 she was appointed as Primaria of a newly formed Halls of Residence 'Tankotie' and in the same year, aged 21, she was appointed junior lecturer, standing in for her teacher of organ, Professor [[Stephen Zondagh]] who took a sabbatical to further his studies in France (1975). | Apart from the studies she was also awarded with Prestige Study Bursaries in 1972 and 1973, became Vice-Primaria of 'Huis Jasmyn' (1972-73) and Member of the Student Representative Council (1974). In 1974 she was appointed as Primaria of a newly formed Halls of Residence 'Tankotie' and in the same year, aged 21, she was appointed junior lecturer, standing in for her teacher of organ, Professor [[Stephen Zondagh]] who took a sabbatical to further his studies in France (1975). | ||
| − | She joined the radio division of the [[South African Broadcasting Corporation]] (SABC) in 1975 as Music Producer and worked mainly with the SABC Orchestra, National Orchestra, overseas artists, local artists and choirs. In 1978 she switched over to the SABC TV service where she presented, scripted, produced, edited and compiled music programme series and educational programmes including a daily children's educational programme (3-7 age group) which she wrote and produced. | + | She joined the radio division of the [[South African Broadcasting Corporation]] (SABC) in 1975 as Music Producer and worked mainly with the SABC Orchestra, National Orchestra, overseas artists, local artists and choirs. In 1978 she switched over to the SABC TV service where she presented, scripted, produced, edited and compiled music programme series and educational programmes including a daily children's educational programme (3-7 age group) which she wrote and produced. |
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==Contribution to SA Television, Radio and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA Television, Radio and/or performance== | ||
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Hannalie van der Merwe (born 12th November, 1952) is a Professional Radio Announcer/ Music Producer/ Musician (organist and accompanist) / Music Conductor/ Director/ TV Presenter/ TV Producer/ TV Editor.
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Biography
Hannalie van der Merwe was born Johanna DeVilliers van den Berg in Bloemfontein, the daughter of Reverend Ernst van den Berg and Jean de Villiers. She started her primary school education in 1958, first in Aranos, Namibia, before transferring to the Elsburg Primary School in Johannesburg, which she completed in 1965. She then went on to receive her high school education at Afrikaans Hoer Germiston where she matriculated first class in 1970 with distinctions in Music, Biology and Domestic Science. Amongst her many interests was playing the piano and organ. Her first teacher was her mother, Jean van den Berg, who was also the designer of the organ in the Afrikaans High school hall in Germiston.
After school she studied at the University of Pretoria for her Bachelor's degree in Music (Church Organ 1971-1974), Diploma in Music (individual Tuition 1974). During her baccalaureate studies she was awarded Teacher's Licentiate in Music (Unisa 1974) and Certificate in General Musicianship (Unisa 1973).
She returned to her Alma Mater to complete a Bachelor of Music Honours degree (Music Education with Distinction 1986) as well as Master of Music degree (Music Education 1991).
She studied for a Post Graduate Higher National Teacher's Diploma (1989) at the Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit (Rand Afrikaans University). (The university was incorporated with Vista University and the Technikon Witwatersrand to form the University of Johannesburg on January 1 2005.)
Apart from the studies she was also awarded with Prestige Study Bursaries in 1972 and 1973, became Vice-Primaria of 'Huis Jasmyn' (1972-73) and Member of the Student Representative Council (1974). In 1974 she was appointed as Primaria of a newly formed Halls of Residence 'Tankotie' and in the same year, aged 21, she was appointed junior lecturer, standing in for her teacher of organ, Professor Stephen Zondagh who took a sabbatical to further his studies in France (1975).
She joined the radio division of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in 1975 as Music Producer and worked mainly with the SABC Orchestra, National Orchestra, overseas artists, local artists and choirs. In 1978 she switched over to the SABC TV service where she presented, scripted, produced, edited and compiled music programme series and educational programmes including a daily children's educational programme (3-7 age group) which she wrote and produced.
Contribution to SA Television, Radio and/or performance
Ateljee Tikkel Tokkel: a series of 16 45-50 minute programmes for all ages consisting of workshops where musical instruments were demonstrated and made;
(Date and title required): Religious programme series and recording and broadcasting of church services and choirs.
(Date and title required): 5 series of programmes with puppets and 'muppets'.
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