WANDA DE KOCK-BAM has been involved in the music-making industry from an early age and at the early age of 7 years she was the winner of a national talent competition. Since then she has participated in a number of provincial choirs, including the Tygerberg Childrens’ Choir and the East Rand Youth Choir, as well as a number of musical productions in which she played the main role. During these and subsequent years she has participated in a number of musical competitions and reached semi-final positions in competitions such as Debuut and Crescendo.
Professional Musical and Arts Experience
Stage Productions:
| 1984 to |
Various musical productions in the State Theatre with Jannie du Toit, |
| 1987 |
Laurika Rauch, Annelie van Rooyen, Christa Steyn ea |
| 1986 |
Stage production “Gansdans” (a Tukkies musical) with Jannie du Toit |
| 1988 |
Record production of the Voortrekkers, “Voorinniekoor” |
| 1992 |
Received her calling to enter the music ministry on a full-time basis |
Tours:
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Toured with national artists such as Manuel Escorcio, Oscar Ehrensperger, Jan de Wet and Piet Smit, ea. |
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Toured with various international artists such as Don Francisco and Steve Green. |
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Participated internationally in shows in Israel, Belgium, Germany Switzerland, France, Holland and Namibia. |
Musical Productions:
1996
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Participated in a number of shows at the KKNAF Gloria Festival
Participated in the Gospel Festival during InnieBos |
1999
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Participated in the KKNAF “Sluier by die Poort” Production |
2000
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Record production of the Voortrekkers, “Voorinniekoor” |
1992
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Participated in the KKNAF “A Closer Walk” Production |
2007 to
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Worship Leader during the Esther Conference presented by Moreleta |
2008
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Park, together with Louis Brittz from Merchant Productions |
2008 to
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Participated in the leading role of Anna in “Houtkruis die Musical”, |
2012
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together with James Alexander, Jolette Odendaal, Jannie du Toit ea. in the State Theatre in Pretoria and thereafter in a number of support roles of the musical |
| 2011 |
Worship Leader and production teams co-ordinator during the Carry His Name Conference presented by Moreleta Park |
Awards:
1996
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Overall ATKV Lier Award for Most Outstanding Afrikaans Gospel Musical Production for a Female Artist for the production “Nuutgemaak” |
2000
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Section Winner ATKV Lier Award for Most Outstanding Afrikaans Christian Musical Production for a Female Artist for the production “Ek Sal Wag” |
2000
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Finalist at the SAMA (SA Music Association) Awards, held at Sun City |
2000
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CBSA Award for the Best Female Gospel Artist |
CD Productions:
1992
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Released first CD titled “U laat my leef” |
1994
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Released a solo CD titled “Nuutgemaak” |
1996
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Released a solo CD titled “Ek sal wag” |
1996 to
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Released 3 children’s productions WIX (Winners In Christ), |
1998
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together with DVD productions with Bible Corp and SABC 1, 2 and 3 |
1996 to
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Released a number of compilation productions, including “Voetspore”, |
2000
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together with a DVD production in Israel |
1998
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Released a children’s production titled “Bybelstories” |
| 2002 |
Released a solo CD titled “Live Worship Experience with Moreleta Park Congregation” |
| 2006 |
Released a solo CD titled “Beloofde Land” |
Writing Experience
Book Releases:
1991
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Had “Leer om te Loof” published, lesson material for juniors that was implimented successfully in a number of congregations |
2004
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Had the “Heelvrou Konsep 1 and 2” published, which has subsequently been presented successfully at various venues and conferences nationally |
2009 to
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Co-writer of a number of daily diary |
2011
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projects for Carpe Diem |
| 2010 |
Co-writer of “Luister na my”, together with her daughters |
2010
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Co-writer of “Praat met my”, together with her daughters |
2011
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Wrote and compiled a “Praise and Worship Training Course”, which has subsequently been successfully implemented on regional level with the Dutch Reformed Church |
| 2013 |
The book “Heelvrou konsep” will be published during the course of the year |
Other Media Experience
Television and Radio:
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Presenter of the radio program “Polsslag“ with Radio Pulpit |
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Development of, Technical Director and presentation of the Ladies Journal Program “In die Spieël” with Radio Pulpit (Live presentation) |
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Presenter of the program “Kyk Nuut van NG Moreleta” on Rhema TV |
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Technical Director and Presenter of Spektrum, an afternoon drive actuality program (Live presentation) |
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Presenter of the program “Hosanna TV” on SABC 2 |
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Field Presenter of the “In Pas TV” program on KykNet |
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Currently involved with Radio Pulpit as a presenter of the Journal Program “LEEF” on Tuesdays from 9am to 11am on Radio Kansel 657AM and 729 Cape Pulpit as well as “LIFESTYLE” from Tuesdays to Fridays from 12pm to 3pm. |
General
In Summary:
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Ministry Leader and Manager of the Arts Department at the DR Moreleta Park Congregation from 2006 to 2011, during which time she trained and managed the worship leaders and managed the various functions relating to the department, with approximately 60 volunteers and 8 personnel members. |
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Founder of WAMM-T (Worship and Arts Ministry Moreleta - Training) |
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Currently, national speaker and artist for all age groups |
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National speaker at seminars both with and without her daughters Melissa (musician and singer in the performing arts industry) and Melinda (former Miss SA 2011 and co-founder of Womentality), as well as the “My Story of Hope” Project. |
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Presenter of the Heel Vrou Seminar for ladies |
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Presenter of the Heel Vrou Seminar for Single |
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Public Speaker, both nationally and internationally |
Her life motivation is to grab hold of and live every moment to the fullest according to God’s perfect timing and to live conciously and fearlessly in thankfulness of LIFE.
Wanda is happily married to Mark and has two daughters Melissa and Melinda, both happily married, and is also the proud grandmother of a beautiful little girl named Xeresh. Her family is her deepest joy.
Psalm 45:17: “I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever”
