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The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble
Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/132385 The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble Gibbons, Tyler Mark Kierman, Pamela Elizabeth Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Music. Wind ensembles -- South Africa -- History and criticism University of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble -- History Conservatories of music -- South Africa -- Stellenbosch Music -- Instruction and study -- South Africa -- Stellenbosch -- History Composers -- South Africa Symphonies (Wind ensemble) Wind band music -- South Africa -- History and criticism UCTD Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2025. Gibbons, T. M. 2025. The South African Wind Band: A Case Study of the University of Stellenbosch Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Unpublished masters thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/4a47baed-30a1-45a6-976a-19216a4e3718 ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research reflects on the trajectory of the University of Stellenbosch Symphonic Wind Ensemble since establishment in 1976 until the present (2024). Through the lens of interviews, archival documents and correspondence, the researcher undertook a detailed case study to provide a historical account of the USSWE and its activities, its function in the Department of Music, Stellenbosch University and contribution to the wind band idiom in the Western Cape, and the broader South Africa. Despite the strong presence of wind bands in South Africa, there remains a significant gap in academic research on this ensemble formation. The study addresses this lack of scholarship by providing an overview of wind band development both globally and in South Africa. It also examines the relationship between local composers, audiences, and the wind band tradition, revealing a general lack of understanding and appreciation for the ensemble’s potential as a serious musical medium. The limited representation of South African composers in wind band repertoire, nationally and internationally, and the difficulties faced in fostering public recognition further underscore the need for more comprehensive engagement with this field. Furthermore, this research maps the current professional, educational, and community wind band environment in South Africa, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing these ensembles. By situating USSWE’s contributions within this broader context, the study seeks to enhance recognition of the wind band as an integral part of South Africa’s musical landscape and to encourage greater public and academic engagement on the subject. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie navorsing reflekteer op die trajek van die Universiteit Stellenbosch Simfoniese Blaasensemble (USSWE) sedert die stigting in 1976 tot hede (2024). Met behulp en gebruik van onderhoude, argivale dokumente en korrespondensie, het die navorser 'n gedetailleerde gevallestudie onderneem om 'n historiese verslag te bied van die USSWE en sy aktiwiteite, sy funksie binne die Universiteit Stellenbosch Musiekdepartement, en sy bydrae tot die blaasensemble-idioom in die Wes-Kaap en die breër Suid-Afrika. Ten spyte van die sterk teenwoordigheid van blaasensembles in Suid-Afrika, bestaan daar steeds 'n beduidende leemte in akademiese navorsing oor hierdie ensemble-vorming. Die studie spreek hierdie gebrek aan deur 'n oorsig te bied van die ontwikkeling van blaasensembles, beide wêreldwyd en in Suid-Afrika. Dit ondersoek ook die verhouding tussen plaaslike komponiste, gehore, en die blaasensemble-tradisie, en onthul 'n algemene gebrek aan begrip en waardering vir die ensemble se potensiaal as 'n ernstige musikale medium. Die beperkte verteenwoordiging van Suid-Afrikaanse komponiste in blaasensemble-repertoire, nasionaal en internasionaal, en die uitdagings wat ondervind word om openbare erkenning te bevorder, beklemtoon verder die behoefte aan meer omvattende betrokkenheid by hierdie veld. Verder karteer hierdie navorsing die huidige professionele, opvoedkundige en gemeenskapsblaasensemble-omgewing in Suid-Afrika, en beklemtoon die uitdagings en geleenthede waardeur hierdie ensembles gekonfronteer word. Deur die USSWE se bydraes binne hierdie breër konteks te plaas, poog die studie om erkenning van die blaasensemble as 'n integrale deel van Suid-Afrika se musikale landskap te bevorder en om groter openbare en akademiese betrokkenheid oor die onderwerp aan te moedig. Masters 2025-06-05T13:24:23Z 2025-06-05T13:24:23Z 2025-03 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/132385 Stellenbosch University xxi, 217 pages : illustrations application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Wind ensembles -- South Africa -- History and criticism University of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble -- History Conservatories of music -- South Africa -- Stellenbosch Music -- Instruction and study -- South Africa -- Stellenbosch -- History Composers -- South Africa Symphonies (Wind ensemble) Wind band music -- South Africa -- History and criticism UCTD Gibbons, Tyler Mark The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble |
| title | The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble |
| title_full | The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble |
| title_fullStr | The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble |
| title_full_unstemmed | The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble |
| title_short | The South African wind band: a case study of the university of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble |
| title_sort | south african wind band a case study of the university of stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble |
| topic | Wind ensembles -- South Africa -- History and criticism University of Stellenbosch symphonic wind ensemble -- History Conservatories of music -- South Africa -- Stellenbosch Music -- Instruction and study -- South Africa -- Stellenbosch -- History Composers -- South Africa Symphonies (Wind ensemble) Wind band music -- South Africa -- History and criticism UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/132385 |
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