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06 November 2020
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Dr Tronél Hellberg, UFS alumna, completed her PhD in Music from the OSM in 2018.
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has posed many challenges. Not only has it distrupted our normal way of life it but has created a ‘new normal.’ Even in these trying times, alumni from the University of the Free State (UFS) have adjusted to the new normal by going above and beyond to make it as normal as possible.
One of these is Dr Tronél Hellberg, an alumna from the
Odeion School of Music at the UFS, who has supported Grade 12 learners by presenting free online prescribed music theory classes. The classes are beneficial for learners following the CAPS or IEB curriculum. “I trust the online videos will assist learners and teachers to get through this challenging Grade 12 year,” says Dr Hellberg. She has
recorded more than 38 live videos on her
G-Sential Theory of Music Facebook page.
The recordings are accessible to Grade 12 learners and their teachers at no cost. Dr Hellberg established the
G-Sential Theory of Music in 2007 and has since published 20 theory of music books.
Apart from assisting in teaching, one of her main objectives is to reach less fortunate learners who do not have access to music teachers. “Grade 12 music literacy requires an accumulative understanding of theory of music,” she says. With her initiative she also aims to “fill any gaps” to solidify knowledge and information which might still be unclear.
Applications for study in 2017 extended
2016-11-10
The closing date for applications for study in 2017 has been extended to 30 November 2016. The application fee of R260 for 2017 has been waived.
This extension only applies to non-selection programmes, as the following selection courses have already closed for 2017 applications (closing date in brackets):
- Architecture (31 May 2016)
- Health Sciences - MBChB and Allied Health Professions (31 May 2016)
- Quantity Surveying / Construction Management (31 July 2016)
- Nursing (29 July 2016)
- Geology / Forensic Sciences (30 September 2016)
- Social Work (30 September 2016)
New applicants can visit www.ufs.ac.za/apply to access this system.