Rina Schutte
Cellist | Music Educator | Conductor | Programme Director
Cape Town
Summary
Accomplished cellist, music educator, and conductor with extensive experience in both performance and education. Known for co-founding and leading Muzkanda, an early childhood music programme, as well as contributing to numerous productions and orchestras. Passionate about nurturing young talent, with a track record of student success in national music competitions and a commitment to community engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder, Director & Presenter
Muzkanda
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: An early childhood music programme delivered at the following institutions: Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Programme (Masidlale), Jan van Riebeeck Primary School, Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School.
- An early childhood music programme delivered at the following institutions: Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Programme (Masidlale), Jan van Riebeeck Primary School, Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School.
Part-time Cello Teacher
Rustenburg Girls’ High & Junior Schools
01.2021 - Current
Conductor, Junior Strings
Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School
01.2021 - Current
Cellist, My Fair Lady
Pieter Toerien Productions
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cellist, The Sound of Music
Pieter Toerien Productions
01.2023 - 12.2023
Conductor, Senior Strings
Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School
01.2022 - 12.2023
Part-time Cello Teacher
The Music HQ
01.2021 - 12.2023
Conductor
Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Junior String Ensemble
01.2021 - 12.2023
Cellist, The Last Five Years
Tally Ho Productions
01.2022 - 12.2022
Ad hoc Cellist
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
01.2015 - 12.2021
Cellist, Matilda the Musical
GWB Productions
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company
- In association with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Full-time Cello Teacher
Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre
01.2014 - 12.2017
Ad hoc Cellist
University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra
01.2014 - 12.2017
Cellist
La Via dei Concerti Festival Orchestra
01.2015 - 12.2015
Principal Cellist, Senior Orchestra
Cremona International Music Academy
01.2015 - 12.2015
Principal Cellist
Miagi National Orchestra
01.2014 - 12.2014
Principal Cellist
Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra
01.2010 - 12.2013
Principal Cellist
Odeion Camerata
01.2012 - 12.2012
Member
Junior Odeion String Quartet
01.2009 - 12.2012
Member
South African National Youth Orchestra
01.2008 - 12.2012
Education
BMus (Hons) -
University of the Free State
BMus - undefined
University of the Free State
Matric Certificate - undefined
Sentraal High School
UNISA Grade 8 - Cello & Piano
01.2007 - 1 2008
UNISA Music Exams - Trinity and ABRSM
01.2003 - 1 2008
Skills
- Cello Performance
- Music Education & Teaching
- Programme Development & Management
- Conducting & Ensemble Direction
- Workshop & Masterclass Facilitation
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Musical Theatre
- Adjudication
- Piano Performance and Accompaniment
Professional Experience
Co-founder, Director & Presenter, Muzkanda, 01/01/21–Present, An early childhood music programme delivered at the following institutions: Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Programme (Masidlale), Jan van Riebeeck Primary School, Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School, Cellist, My Fair Lady, Pieter Toerien Productions, 01/01/24–01/01/25, Cape Town & Durban, Cellist, The Sound of Music, Pieter Toerien Productions, 01/01/23, Cape Town, Cellist, The Last Five Years, Tally Ho Productions, 01/01/22, Cape Town & Durban, Cellist, Matilda the Musical, GWB Productions in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company, 01/01/18–01/01/20, International Tour: South Africa, Singapore, China, Philippines, Part-time Cello Teacher, Rustenburg Girls’ High & Junior Schools, 01/01/21–Present, Part-time Cello Teacher, The Music HQ, 01/01/21–01/01/23, Full-time Cello Teacher, Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre, 01/01/14–01/01/17, 2024, Runner-up (String Category), National Youth Music Competition (14-year-old student), 2023, Winners, National Ensemble Competition, Pretoria (Rustenburg Girls’ Junior Cello Ensemble, 13 & under), 2017, Winner, Polina Burdukova String Prize (Best Russian Work – 18-year-old student), 2016–Present, Finalists & semi-finalists in the Pieter Kooij Music Competition, Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition, and National Youth Music Competition, 2016–Present, Annual medal & trophy winners at the Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, and Kaap-Afrikaans Eisteddfods, 2017, UNISA Certificates for Outstanding Teaching, 88%, 2016, UNISA Certificates for Outstanding Teaching, 86%, 2015, UNISA Certificates for Outstanding Teaching, 88%, Conductor, Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Junior String Ensemble, 01/01/21–01/01/23, Conductor, Junior Strings, Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School, 01/01/21–Present, Conductor, Senior Strings, Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School, 01/01/22–01/01/23, Ad hoc Cellist, Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, 01/01/15–01/01/21, Ad hoc Cellist, University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra, 01/01/14–01/01/17, Cellist, La Via dei Concerti Festival Orchestra, 01/01/15, Italy Tour, Principal Cellist, Senior Orchestra, Cremona International Music Academy, 01/01/15, Italy, Cellist, Miagi National Orchestra, 01/01/14, European Tour, Principal Cellist, Odeion Camerata, 01/01/12, Principal Cellist, Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra, 01/01/10–01/01/13, Member, South African National Youth Orchestra, 01/01/08–01/01/12, Sub-principal, 2008, Junior Odeion String Quartet, 01/01/09–01/01/12, 2010, Winners, Ensemble Category, ATKV-Muziq Competition, 2011, Winners, Stellenbosch Ensemble Competition, 2011, Selected to attend the Internationale Stichting Masterclass, Apeldoorn, Netherlands, 2011–2012, Performed in Zimbabwe, collaborating with the Amici Quartet and pianist Leslie Howard, BMus (Hons), University of the Free State, 2013, Cum Laude, BMus, University of the Free State, 2011, Cum Laude; Awarded Best Student in Performance Studies, Matric Certificate, Sentraal High School, Bloemfontein, 2008, 6 distinctions; top music mark in the Free State, UNISA Grade 8 in Cello & Piano, 2007–2008, distinctions, UNISA Music Exams, Trinity and ABRSM, 2003-2008, Multiple Roll of Honour listings and distinctions in both cello and piano, Music Educator, Tygerberg Hospital School, 01/01/15–01/01/16, Facilitated Outreach Classes at various primary schools, including Silversands, Matroosbergweg, Kalksteenfontein and Rosendal, 01/01/14–01/01/17, Community Music Work in Zimbabwe, 01/01/11–01/01/12, Cello Teacher, Bochabela String Project, 01/01/11, 01/01/21–01/01/23, Workshop Presenter, South African String Convention, 2023, Masterclass Presenter and coach at Young String Ensembles in Gqeberha, 01/01/24–01/01/25, String Adjudicator, Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod, 2023, String Adjudicator, Frank Pietersen Music Centre Eisteddfod, Maria Kliegel, Rafael Wallfisch, Erich Oskar Huetter, Mark Churchill, László Mező, Matthias Donderer, Marian Lewin, Heleen du Plessis, Philippe Graffin, Gerhard Korsten, Performed with artists including Michael Bublé, PJ Powers, Prime Circle, Just Jinjer, and the Charl du Plessis Trio.
Timeline
Cellist, My Fair Lady
Pieter Toerien Productions
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cellist, The Sound of Music
Pieter Toerien Productions
01.2023 - 12.2023
Conductor, Senior Strings
Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School
01.2022 - 12.2023
Cellist, The Last Five Years
Tally Ho Productions
01.2022 - 12.2022
Co-founder, Director & Presenter
Muzkanda
01.2021 - Current
Part-time Cello Teacher
Rustenburg Girls’ High & Junior Schools
01.2021 - Current
Conductor, Junior Strings
Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School
01.2021 - Current
Part-time Cello Teacher
The Music HQ
01.2021 - 12.2023
Conductor
Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Junior String Ensemble
01.2021 - 12.2023
Cellist, Matilda the Musical
GWB Productions
01.2018 - 12.2020
Ad hoc Cellist
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
01.2015 - 12.2021
Cellist
La Via dei Concerti Festival Orchestra
01.2015 - 12.2015
Principal Cellist, Senior Orchestra
Cremona International Music Academy
01.2015 - 12.2015
Full-time Cello Teacher
Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre
01.2014 - 12.2017
Ad hoc Cellist
University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra
01.2014 - 12.2017
Principal Cellist
Miagi National Orchestra
01.2014 - 12.2014
Principal Cellist
Odeion Camerata
01.2012 - 12.2012
Principal Cellist
Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra
01.2010 - 12.2013
Member
Junior Odeion String Quartet
01.2009 - 12.2012
Member
South African National Youth Orchestra
01.2008 - 12.2012
UNISA Grade 8 - Cello & Piano
01.2007 - 1 2008
UNISA Music Exams - Trinity and ABRSM
01.2003 - 1 2008
BMus - undefined
University of the Free State
Matric Certificate - undefined
Sentraal High School
BMus (Hons) -
University of the Free State
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