Niel van der Watt
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Niel van der Watt born Gerhardus Daniel van der Watt, GD van der Watt, on 28 December 1962 in Pretoria, is a South African composer. Well known for his choral compositions, he has also established himself as a leading composer of chamber music.
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[edit] Education
Niel went to High School in Pietersburg (now Polokwane) in South Africa. After completing his high school education in 1980 he proceeded to the University of Pretoria, here he attained a BA Ed(Mus), BMus(Hons) cum laude and MMus(Composition).
In 1997 he completed his DMus(Musicology) at the University of South Africa.
[edit] Career
After his military service he joined the staff of Pretoria Boys High School, a prominent South African Boys School, where he is currently head of the Music Department. While he is a fulltime teacher he dedicates much of his time to composition.
[edit] Works
Secular Choral Works
Ai, meisie, meisie; SAB
Alleen; girls chorus
As good as new; orchestra; SATB
Religious Choral Works
A De-commercialised American Christ’s mass (1995)
i) Kyrie: Amazing Grace; SATB
ii) Gloria: Do you hear what I hear; SATB
iii) Sanctus: White Christmas; SATB
iv) Benedictus: Santa Claus is coming
v) Agnus Dei: Little altar boy
Traditional Choral Works
African Dawn (1997)
i) Boroko; girls chorus
ii) Ka Mehla; girls chorus
iii) Thobela morena; girls chorus
Works for Soloists (Vocal)
Benediction; voice and piano (1989)
Bitterbessie dagbreek; voice and piano
Die son sal weer skyn; voice and piano
Dinah Lee (1999); voice, piano, alto saxophone and bouble bass
Dis my plek (1985); voice and piano
Drup drup druppeltjies (1980); voice and piano;
Dust of snow (1997); voice and piano
Fides veritas labor (1990); voice and piano
Instrumental Works
Trio pour mam’selle leger e’stier; orchestra, flute, clarinet, piano
African Dawn (1997); orchestra
African Reflection (1994); orchestra
Afrika kerslied (1996); alto saxophone and piano
Aqarelle (1984); piano
Boabab (1988); orchestra
