Our Story
A Few Words About Us
About Ingrid Janse van Rensburg
Ingrid is a professional harpist and teacher, having graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a Bachelor of Music (Honours). She followed this with Teaching Licentiates on the Harp and Piano from Trinity College of Music, London, and completed a Higher Diploma in Education from UNISA.
Ingrid has been freelancing at weddings, birthdays, and corporate events since 1994.
Highlights in her freelancing career include:
- An evening of Celtic music with the Welsh Male Choir
- A performance for Mr Nelson Mandela, hosted by Daimler-Chrysler
- Fundraisers for Mr Tokyo Sexwale
Providing background music for product launches, including:
- BMW
- Volvo
- Cartier
- Mont Blanc
Ingrid teaches privately from the Avondale Harp Studio in Randburg, and is also affiliated with the National School of the Arts, Braamfontein, and Trinityhouse Music Centre, Randpark Ridge.
Students are encouraged to participate in:
- Workshops held at Avondale Harp Studio
- Examinations, including Trinity Guildhall, ABRSM, and UNISA
- SASMT Festival for the Advancement of Music
- National Harp Festival
- Ensembles
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