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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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| + | Born [[Lourens Bosman de Kock]] in Potchefstroom on 31 January, 1922 | ||
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| + | He studied at the [[University of Pretoria]], where he obtained a BA degree and Higher Education Diploma. He also completed a [[UTLM]] in Music and Singing at the [[University of South Africa]]. | ||
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| + | He then went to the UK to continue his musical studies in London, while temporarily working for the BBC's Africa service. | ||
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| + | On his return to South Africa, he joined the [[SABC]], where he worked for 19 years, before becoming joining [[PACT]] and becoming the Director in 1967. Sadly he passed away eight months later on 14 August, 1967 - aged 45. | ||
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | + | Besides his work as musical director and broadcaster at the [[SABC]], he was also involved in founding a number of choirs and theatre groups. Among the theatre groups were the [[Katdorings]] (a song and drama group]]), [[Volksteater]] (Potchefstroom) and [[Die Skerm-toneelgroep]] in Durban. | |
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| + | Choirs included the [[Boeresangers]], the [[Minnesanger-koorgroep, | ||
| + | and [[Die Bosman de Kock Sangers]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 07:03, 1 April 2023
Bosman de Kock (1922-1967) was a writer, composer, choir master and musical director.
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Biography
Born Lourens Bosman de Kock in Potchefstroom on 31 January, 1922
He studied at the University of Pretoria, where he obtained a BA degree and Higher Education Diploma. He also completed a UTLM in Music and Singing at the University of South Africa.
He then went to the UK to continue his musical studies in London, while temporarily working for the BBC's Africa service.
On his return to South Africa, he joined the SABC, where he worked for 19 years, before becoming joining PACT and becoming the Director in 1967. Sadly he passed away eight months later on 14 August, 1967 - aged 45.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Besides his work as musical director and broadcaster at the SABC, he was also involved in founding a number of choirs and theatre groups. Among the theatre groups were the Katdorings (a song and drama group]]), Volksteater (Potchefstroom) and Die Skerm-toneelgroep in Durban.
Choirs included the Boeresangers, the [[Minnesanger-koorgroep,
and Die Bosman de Kock Sangers.
Sources
https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/31-januarie/
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