By Rinelda Mouton
After 15 years of teaching music at Brass Instruments Training Institution in Katutura, Windhoek, founder Moses Seibeb has announced his retirement.
The school was registered in 2010 and officially opened its doors the following year, after receiving donated music instruments from Germany.
Over the years, the school has also received donations from College of the Arts, B2Gold Namibia and Social Security.
From a young age, Seibeb was passionate about music.
He said he was amazed by the sounds of instruments while in church.
As a young boy, he was part of a youth choir where he sang and played musical instruments.
Seibeb gained his skills from the late Pastor Gert Beukes and music teacher #Guibeb from Mariental.
The first instrument that Seibeb played was the Triumphant.
Today, he can play almost all instruments.
“I decided to teach others how to play instruments because this is a gift from God and I want to share it with others. I am not selfish. The sounds of music instruments must not be forgotten. Let’s continue to make beautiful music,” Seibeb said.
Seibeb said his school has helped to take children off the streets. He said teaching music has filled the lives of many people with positivity and new hope for the future.
“My school is keeping people busy in a positive way. I have personally seen many children going from unproductive streets to greener pastures. Often when some people have nothing to do, they tend to do negative things,” he said.
Apart from changing the lives of many people, Seibeb said playing instruments has also helped to better his own life.
“Before I started playing I was short tempered, but through music this has become a thing of the past. Today, I am able to teach with patience, calmness, love and care. Over the years I have met many new people. This industry has also brought me closer to God,” the Mariental born said.
Seibeb urges people to make time to learn how to play an instrument. He encourages people to do something that they are passionate about.
“Playing an instrument is a new skill that you will never regret. To play music is a calling from above. It is a talent that God has given you, so share it with others,” he said.
Stepping down, Seibeb wishes his school will continue to grow. “As I now hand over, I want youngsters to go on with my dream. Music must never die,” Seibeb said.
