Frank Pietersen Music Centre / Musieksentrum / Iziko Lomculo

Our String Department will soon be visiting the Jewel of the Karoo - Prince Albert, to perform in the Kaleidoscope Music & Arts Festival, in August 2026. 🎻✨

The festival will see music, dance, poetry, photography and visual arts join forces with over 300 young musicians from across the country gracing the festival stage.

Abuzz with talent and innovation, the programme is a beautifully crafted journey through centuries of music and we are so excited to form part of this grand celebration! 🤩🎶

We look forward to forming lasting bonds and making great music together in the Great Karoo. 🌵🎉

Link in bio to visit kaleidoscopefestival.co.za

External Exams Awards Ceremony
April 16, 2026

We proudly honoured the top achievers who participated in practical and theoretical external music examinations last year. 🎉🎶

Annually, our learners are enrolled in Trinity College of Music, ABRSM and UNISA external exams. For the last few years, we have hosted our own Internal/ External Examinations, to encourage more learners to participate in a similar exam setting.

At this year’s ceremony, the audience enjoyed the talents of saxophonist, Adriaan Nel and pianist, Lukas de Villiers. 🎷🎹

We extend our sincere gratitude to each dedicated educator and our community of parents/ guardians who are contributors to these wonderful successes!

Congratulations to all the recipients of 2025! 👏🏼✨

The Montreaux Jazz Festival
March 27 – 29, 2026

History was made in Franschhoek, when Montreaux met Africa in a celebration of the best global and local jazz talent! 🌎✨

It was an exhilarating first and extraordinary experience for one of our talented drummers, Caleb Dlamini, who created unforgettable moments on stage. 🥁👌🏼

Caleb Dlamini and Friends were selected to open the festival, and certainly set the tone, and energy for the creative offerings that followed.

We’re exceptionally proud of this incredible highlight in Caleb’s young career, and know that there will be many more in the future! 🚀✨

Our Music Centre currently advertises two posts:

- WCED Part-time Saxophone teacher and
- WCED Part-time Clarinet teacher
(details contained in advertisements). 🎼🎶

Applications must reach [email protected] via email on or before Friday, 12 June 2026 at 16:00.

Join our team and make a lasting impact on the musical journey of our talented youth! 🇿🇦✨

Youth Month kicks off well! 🇿🇦✨

We are proud to share that two of our voice learners, Mvelo Makeng and Kayleb Martin performed in the first round of the Talento Singing Competition last Friday evening at WA Joubert Primary School. 🎤🥳

Thereafter, both learners progressed to the semi-final round of the competition, where they’ll perform this Saturday, 06 June between 1-2PM, at the Oakdale Sports Club in Bellville.

Thank you to our voice educator, Mrs Corette van der Merwe, who allowed her learners to leap at this opportunity. 🌱

We wish them well and that they enjoy every moment of this experience! 🎶🎊

Hennie Joubert Piano Competition
March 23, 2026

One of our senior pianists, Lukas de Villiers was one of 12 finalists to participate in the prestigious Hennie Joubert Piano Competition, held at the Stellenbosch Konservatorium’s Endler Hall. 🎹🎶

In its 16th year, the competition was filled with exceptional young pianists, nurtured by talented educators. Lukas is the first FPMC learner to enter and perform in this competition, and performed in the second and third rounds.

We are incredibly proud of Lukas and his dedication to all that he does. Thank you to his teacher, Mr Hadley Duminy for the exposure and experience gained on this platform. 👏🏼

Congratulations to Lukas and his proud parents! We know that a brilliant and bright future is sure. 🌱✨

Join us for an evening of fantastic jazz! ✨

Our exceptional Jazz Band, led and supported by Mr Perry and Ms's Thompson and Nel, will perform and the concert will feature the incredible Maties Jazz Orchestra, expertly conducted by Mr Stuart Martin.

Tickets will be on sale at the door – cash and card payments are welcome. 🎫

Don’t miss it! 😉🪇