Who We Are
Founded in 2003, the Campus of Performing Arts (COPA) is a leading private music institution in South Africa, offering hands-on, industry-aligned music education across four dynamic campuses — Midrand, Pretoria, and Durban.
Our full-time music courses are designed to launch real careers in today’s music industry, with specialist training in:
- Music Performance (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard)
- Music Production (including Sound Engineering, and Sound Technology)
- Music Business
Each course is delivered by experienced facilitators who are active music industry professionals, combining academic excellence with real-world expertise. Students also benefit from essential training in Stage Presence, Music Business, and other professional development modules, ensuring they graduate career-ready.
All COPA campuses feature fit-for-purpose music facilities, including:
- Professional recording studios
- Equipped technology centre
- On-site performance venues
- Dedicated practice rooms
COPA is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the Higher Education Act of 1997 (Registration Certificate No. 2011/HE07/004, valid until 31 December 2028).
More insight to COPA
What we do
We Create Working Artists
How we do it
Providing musical education at no less than the industry standard, with up to date training affording the best opportunity for all to succeed and be all they are to be.
Why we do it
To see music education become what it can be to South Africa, through striving for excellence in all we do and having an impact globally as a world class provider of South African Standards.
Accreditation
Campus of Performing Arts (PTY) Ltd.
Campus of Performing Arts (PTY) Ltd. is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the Higher Education Act of 1997 (Registration Certificate No. 2011/HE07/004, valid until 31 December 2028).
Full accreditation by the CATHSSETA also allows COPA to train previously disadvantaged individuals in learnerships, bursaries, and internships (as and when Government SETA Funding permits), with courses found on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Partners
Industry Partners
COPA is proud to be associated with a number of educational, manufacturing and industry partners, working together for the higher quality of music education.
From the facilities to masterclasses COPA student have the best education, support and opportunity available to them.
Education Partners
Council of Higher Education
The Council of Higher Education accredits the Higher Education and Training programmes that COPA offers.