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18 September 2018
Photo Hanno Otto
If Einstein’s string theory had a musical undertone, one would think it is because of the sweet melodies of the Odeion School of Music Cameratas’ (OSMC) violins and cellos. It should therefore come as no surprise that OSMC won the 2018 International Ictus Music Competition, again. The ensemble has been paving the way to numerous successes since its inception in 2012.
This year, however, the OSMC is sharing the first prize with the Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr Thomas Dickey. The OSMC’s competition recital for 2018 was conducted by principle conductor, Xavier Cloete. Acclaimed violist Elsabé Raath, joined the OSMC artistic team in 2017 as string clinician.
OSMC the jewel in crown
The OSMC is based at the Odeion School of Music (OSM) at the University of the Free State UFS) and was strategically founded as the OSM’s flagship ensemble with the main objective, creating a catalyst for excellence. “From a pedagogical perspective, it serves as a feasible incubator to nurture fully-rounded musicians who are thoroughly prepared for the demands of their trade as orchestral musicians, soloists and conductors,” said Marius Coetzee founder of the OSMC.
“Ms Raath also made her debut as conductor during the 2018 Ictus Music Competition where she conducted O Sacrum Convivium by Olivier Messiaen,” said Coetzee, founder of the OSMC. Elsabé was also conductor during the 2018 Ictus Music competition.
The OSMC’s concert programme for Ictus 2018 also consisted of works by Jacobus Gallus/Lance Phillip, Béla Bartók, Peteris Vasks/Keith Moss, as well as Johann Sebastian Bach.
Ictus an ideal platform
The Ictus International Music Competition is an online music competition for wind bands, orchestras and solo trumpet. It has been described by David Bilger of the Philadelphia Orchestra as “democratising music competitions”. Ictus was founded to make international music competitions more accessible though eliminating prohibitive travel costs, conference fees and visa issues. This was made possible through having the application and adjudication take place online only.
You can listen to OMSC Ictus submissions here:
Duo Seraphim Jabobus Gallus/Lance Phillip
Romanian Folk Dances/ Román népi táncok Béla Bartók
Kekatu Dziesma (Carnival Song) Peteris Vasks/Keith Moss
Programme: Intervarsity: Kovsies vs Pukke, 3 & 4 August
2007-08-03
Vrydag, 3 Augustus / Friday, 3 August
Netbal / Netball
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Fanie du toit-sportterrein / Sports fields
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16:00
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Soetdoring vs Minjonet
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Emily Hobhouse vs Eikenhof
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17:00
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Vergeet-my-nie vs Wanda
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Bellatrix vs Sonnedou
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18:00
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Wag-‘n-Bietjie vs Heide
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Roosmaryn vs Vergeet-my-nie(pukke)
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SOKKER / SOCCER
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Fanie du toit-sportterrein / Sports fields
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16:00
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Dames / Ladies
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18:00
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Mans 2de span / Mens 2nd team
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20:00
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UV 1/UFS 1 vs ALS PUK Tawana
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Muurbal / Squash
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Binnenshuis Sportsentrum / Indoor Sports Centre
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18:00
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Vlugbal / Volleyball
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Binnenshuis Sportsentrum / Indoor Sports Centre
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18:00
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Mans / Men
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Basketbal / Basketball
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Binnenshuis Sportsentrum / Indoor Sports Centre
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20:00
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Mans / Men
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Saterdag, 4 Augustus / Saturday 4 August
Netbal / Netball
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Fanie du Toit Sportterrein / Sport Fields
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08:30
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UV 0/19B/UFS U/19B vs PUK3
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09:30
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UV 0/21 / UFS U/21 vs PUK2
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UV 0/19A/UFS U/19A vs PUK 0/19 / U/19
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11:30
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KOVSIES 1 vs PUK1
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Skaak / Chess
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Natuurwetenskapgebou / Natural Science Building
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09:00
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Gholf / Golf
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Potch
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06:30
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Hokkie / Hockey
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Astro 1 & 2
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08:30
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Wag-‘n-Bietjie 1 vs Wag-‘n-Bietjie
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Sonnedou vs Bellatrix 1
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09:20
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Roosmaryn vs Heide 1
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Soetdoring vs Kasteel 1
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10:10
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Vergeet-my-Nie vs Republiek 1
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Emily Hobhouse vs Dinki 1
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11:30
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UV 2/UFS 2 vs PUK 2 Dames/Ladies
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13:00
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UV 1/UFS 1 VS PUK 1 Dames/Ladies
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Rugby
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Olënpark A & B, Potch Dorp
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08:30
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Veritas vs De Wilgers
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Reitz vs Villagers
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09:45
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Vishuis vs Overs
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JBM vs Patria
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10:00
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Colts vs PUK Uitnodigingspan / Invitational team
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11:00
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Karee vs Veritas (PUK)
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Armentum vs Heimat
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11:10
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0/19’s / u/19’s
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12:30
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0/21’s / u/21’s
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Ritsims vs Puk Jongspan
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14:20
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Irawas vs Ibbies
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16:30
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SHIMLAS VS PUK 1
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Tennis
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Fanie Du Toit-sportterrein / Sports Fields
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08:30
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Mans & Dames / Men & Ladies
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