" CHASING EXCELLENCE "
The ODEION SCHOOL OF MUSIC (OSM) offers a comprehensive programme of quality teaching, training and research in both the artistic and academic spheres with a view to deliver well-rounded professional musicians, educators and researchers. Our staff comprises a group of highly competent and experienced specialists in the fields of performance, teaching and research, as well as an administrative component of well-qualified and excellent support personnel in teaching, academic and general concert administration.
Our academic programme comprises both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, while specialised focus areas include historically informed performance practice, Schenkerian analysis and cultural musicology. A wide spectrum of instrumental and vocal tuition is offered, coupled with the availability of several performance and training ensembles. These include the Free State Symphony Orchestra, the Free State Youth Orchestra, the Odeion String Quartet (the only residential university string quartet in South Africa), the Junior Odeion String Quartet, the Odeion Sinfonia (a student string ensemble), the Odeion Choir, and the UFS Jazz Ensemble.
