Jacques Rautenbach Composer

Info

Jacques Rautenbach, Neo-Classical Composer / Artist. Currently working on 5th album. Nr1 Global Music Chart @Reverbnation & Nr1 in SA on NumberOne Music...

Geschiedenis

Jacques Rautenbach (40) started working in the music industry professionally when he was 16
years old. He started as a part time music educator at High-school Waterkloof and developed the drum & percussion programme but also developed many key concepts in music tuition that’s still in use...

Some say this was the start of a very special musical journey, but Jacques’s journey started at the age of 14 when he started playing drums in a local church... but very soon this small town musician was sharing stages with legendary performers such as Coenie de Villiers, Anna Davel, Nataniel, etc playing drums and percussion..

Like most musicians he lectured at various institutions; like the Groove Regulators Drumming School. He also had the opportunity to Head the Music Department at a Private School in Pretoria, where he was in charge of writing the Music Curriculum for all learners (Grade 0-7), within the newly found OBE principles. Doing research on early childhood development through music as well as a study of world music and incorporating basic musical elements into different religions ...

This was indeed the start of a very intriguing career. But the turning point which unravelled his love for symphonic music was the thrill of performing with the TUKS Orchestra, although he didn’t realise it at the time...

Jacques has made lots of memories, like his impressive recording career for artists, such as Bok van Blerk, Lianie May, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Eden, Kurt Darren, Juanita du Plessis, Robbie Wessels, to name a few. Another was the privilege to play drums on tracksperformed by the South African trumpet legend Hugh Masekela and the the American legendary saxophonist Dave Koz.

Approximately three years ago Jacques embarked on a completely new adventure....

COMPOSING...

Jacques’s first release Cry for Africa / Huil vir Afrika
is a violin ballet performed by the talented Lizelle Le Roux, Susan Mouton and other studio greats. Jacques is a Samro registered composer and his music is also registered through them.

“The principles of making music and being creative stays the same. So whether i’m directing a video, designing, doing a photo shoot or writing a piece of classical music.
“I love what I do”

PASSION, PERSPECTIVE & PURPOSE

“I think I’ve been a composer my whole life, but for the first time. I’m listening to the harmonies in my head...”

For more information or bookings send email to
info@jacquesrautenbach or visit
http://www.jacquesrautenbach.com and
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbfhkRbQuz0PveWOfStFlQ