Performance Events

In order to book our musicians for your event, send an email to djmpatronage@gmail.com with a description of your event and your chosen performers in order to receive the relevant booking form.

David Marsden - Pipe Organ

Experience

David has been performing publicly for the last 8 years, during which time he has played at multiple SAKOV events including the 2023 AGM. He has also served as a musical coordinator, and arranged concerts and events for 6 different churches spread throughout South Africa. He is currently pursuing his BMus at the University of Stellenbosch.

Music

David is a classically trained pipe organist with focus on Baroque and Romantic solo performance and experience with contemporary organ pieces. Additionally, he has always taken an interest in film music, and his repertoire includes pieces such as Interstellar and theater works such as the Phantom of the Opera. He is also a trained accompanist, proficient in 4 part harmony, realizing lead-sheets and improvising on given pieces.

Events

Solo concerts, church services, funerals, weddings, background music at events and Christmas events.

Location

Located primarily in Stellenbosch, David is available in Gauteng during the academic holidays.

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Jesse Jardin - Flute

Experience

Jesse is in his final year of a Bachelor of Music degree, specializing in flute performance. With nine years of orchestral experience and frequent public solo performances, he brings a wealth of expertise to his craft.

Music

Jesse enjoys performing a diverse repertoire, spanning from Baroque to contemporary music, showcasing his versatility and passion for the flute.

Events

Solo concerts, church services, funerals, weddings, and background music at events.

Location

Gauteng

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Talita Smith - Saxophone

Experience

Talita completed her grade 8 ABRSM exam in 2021 and is currently pursuing her BMus at the University of Pretoria. Talita has performed as the soloist for the Rand Symphony Orchestra as well as the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra in their past concerto festivals. 

Music

Talita primarily plays classical saxophone ranging from Baroque to neo-classical and modern styles. She also plays pop and jazz like songs in duet and ensemble groups.

Events

Solo performances, ensemble events and other musical functions.

Location

The Pretoria area

Christo Martin - Pop vocalist


Experience

Christo has released and co-produced an EP album, available on all music streaming platforms in 2024. He has put on multiple performances at local events and shows since 2019, including opening for artists like Fatman and Ricus Nel. He has  performed at Faculty Dines, beauty pageants, festivals, birthday parties, church fairs, school events and in restaurants and pub-diners. 

He has MC’d multiple events, including weddings, talent contests, beauty pageants and birthday parties, and conducted opening ceremonies for sporting events, and school assemblies.

Music

Christo's original pieces are a mix of Afrikaans-pop, English pop-indie and indie-rock as well as gospel music. His music is heartfelt, but can also be danced along to. Christo is also comfortable doing covers and interacting with audiences/crowds of any size and age.


https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HqPOUh4zoOu48NUnxrdmv?si=JF7WOlGFQxGIeau_clKfMA

Events

Vocal performances with live guitar accompaniment or with backtracks. Christo also offers a Master of ceremonies service and motivational speaking.

Location

Predominantly the Potchefstroom-, Pretoria- and Hartebeespoort area, but is willing to travel throughout South Africa at a cost. 

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Sylvia van Lingen - Recorder

Experience

Sylvia graduated cum laude in her Bachelors of Music, specializing in performance, and is currently pursuing her Honors in Repertoire Studies.

Music

Sylvia plays all genres of music, but is particularly passionate about Renaissance, Baroque and Modern music.

Events

Solo and ensemble playing at musical events and concerts.

Location

Stellenbosch