Welcome to SAMRO Notes Spring 2005

A Word from the CEO

It is fitting that this issue of SAMRO Notes is our Spring issue because the analogy of new life is a perfect one for the organisation as we head into the last third of 2005. Read More

Our Chairman's View

"I have been with SAMRO through its various developments, and I can honestly say that the launch of the new logo and the repositioning of the SAMRO brand augers well for the organisation’s members, of which I am one." Read More

SAMRO Founder foresees "another golden decade"

The family of SAMRO founder, Dr Gideon Roos (a former director-general of the SABC) has wished the organisation "another golden decade" on the eve of the unveiling of SAMRO’s new logo and brand identity. Read More

SAMRO: A Publisher's view

Kallenbach, a publisher and SAMRO Board member, says he believes emphatically in the role the organisation can play in continuing to ensure composers are properly rewarded for their efforts, through the expanding pool of performance royalties. Read More

Strike's Legacy: "A National Treasure"

The musical legacy left behind by Strike Vilakazi is a "national treasure", Read More

SAMRO moves into a new era

SAMRO has acknowledged that it needs to adapt to a changing business environment and has embarked on a transformation program designed to ensure that the organisation plays its rightful role in the music industry. SAMRO's brand identity is changing. This is not only change on the outside but important changes are taking place inside as well. Read More

2005 Overseas Scholarship winners

Ben Schoeman and Burton Naidoo are the gifted winners of the 2005 SAMRO Overseas Scholarships, which this year were focused on South African keyboard players. Read More

Hope, changes, remembrances

SAMRO staff have their say.  Read More

John Edmond Remembers

"I have watched SAMRO grow for humble beginnings to what it is today and am proud to have been part of that growth. From a small office suite in Cavendish Chambers in Jeppe Street to its current premises in SAMRO House, SAMRO has done South African composers proud." Read More

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