Etienne Mecloen

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Etienne Mecloen is a musician and educator from South Africa. He is the principal trombonist for the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, a member of the Johannesburg Big Band, Bombshelter Beast and part of many other ensembles and orchestras for various productions in South Africa.

Mecloen graduated from University of Stellenbosch Business School with a Diploma in Operations Management. As of 2021, he was completing his BA Hons in Music at the Wits University.

Mecloen has been in the music industry as a professional musician and educator for more than 23 years. He has conducted many orchestral performances with Youth Bands specialising in Wind Ensembles, working closely with the Nelson Mandela University and the SA National Youth Orchestra Foundation.

Mecloen has extensive expirience as a musical director and had the privilege of directing the Broadway Musical 'CABARET' for PE Gilbert and Sullivan. As a performer, he has performed in many musicals and shows throughout his career. In 2013, Mecloen was appointed to the position of Operations Manager at the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra NPC. In 2019, he was appointed as the CEO and Artistic Director of the company.

The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra NPC (JYOC) is Gauteng’s premier orchestral training organisation. It is a non-profit organisation (008-867) with Section 18(a) Tax Exemption Status (PBO 18/11/13/2321). Through giving young people opportunities to learn, create and participate in music making, the JYOC builds people’s internal capacity to reach their potential.

Its mission is to:
• DEVELOP YOUTH THROUGH MUSIC – social, personal and artistic growth.
• BUILD COMMUNITIES – through joint participation in music initiatives.
• REDRESS INEQUITIES – responding to musical and educational needs.
• PROVIDE ACCESS to music education and training for youth from all communities.

The JYOC programmes comprise instrumental training in Johannesburg and surrounding areas as well as opportunities for children to be integrated into one of 8 graded orchestras and ensembles.

ZAAuckland Park, South Africa
In operation since: 
1998

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Etienne Mecloen

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