ABOUT ALEX PRODUCTIONS
Celebrating South African music with innovative educational resources and performances.
About Alex Productions
Founded by Alex Hitzeroth in 2019, Alex Productions is a pioneering force in celebrating and preserving South African music.
Our mission is to inspire and educate young musicians while promoting our rich cultural heritage and fostering social cohesion through music.
At Alex Productions, we are committed to creating innovative educational resources and versatile musical arrangements designed specifically for school and youth ensembles. Our flagship publications include the Ingoma Series and South African Music for All. The Ingoma Series offers a collection of much-loved South African classics arranged for various instrumental combinations, ideal for school and community ensembles. South African Music for All features beloved folk songs from across South Africa, presented with lyrics, stories, translations, and illustrations, making it a comprehensive resource for music education.
In addition, we have recently expanded our offerings with the South African Music for All Solo Series, the first of its kind. This solo series brings the richness of South African music to individual performers, providing valuable resources for students at different levels. Each piece is thoughtfully arranged to highlight South Africa’s diverse musical traditions while being accessible and engaging for soloists.
Our dedication extends beyond traditional publishing. In response to the challenges presented by COVID-19, we launched Ingoma Goes Digital, a series of virtual performances that brought together students from different schools to play iconic South African music from the safety of their homes. This project exemplifies our commitment to adapting and connecting diverse musical communities through creative digital solutions.
Whether through live performances, digital collaborations, or in-depth educational programs, Alex Productions strives to enrich the musical experience for students across South Africa. We aim to bridge diverse backgrounds, nurture emerging talent, and support the development of future generations of musicians. By providing educational and engaging resources, we seek to make South African music accessible and relevant to young people today, ensuring that our cultural legacy continues to thrive.
Explore our offerings and join us in celebrating and preserving South Africa’s musical heritage.
Alex Hitzeroth - Bio
Alex Hitzeroth is a bass trombonist, sousaphonist, educator, and arranger with over 25 years of experience in the South African music industry. His journey began at 8 in Port Elizabeth’s Salem Moravian Brass Band. By 1998, he had toured Russia with the South African National Youth Orchestra, culminating in a performance at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Conservatory and a World Youth Orchestra concert on Red Square under the renowned conductor Valery Gergiev.
Throughout his career, Alex has performed with most of South Africa’s leading orchestras, including the Mzansi Philharmonic Orchestra, and shared the stage with international and local icons such as Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Abdullah Ibrahim, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. He regularly performs with ensembles such as the Johannesburg Big Band, ZAR Jazz Orchestra, Bombshelter Beast, and The Sousaphonics. He also performs on live television productions like The Voice and Dancing with the Stars.
In 2019, Alex founded Alex Productions, driven by his passion for South African music education and his dedication to documenting and arranging South African music for future generations. His first significant publication, The Ingoma Series, features iconic South African music arranged for youth ensembles. This was followed by South African Music for All, a collection of 20 folk songs in multiple South African languages, complete with lyrics, stories, translations, and illustrations. Most recently, Alex expanded the project by publishing the first-of-its-kind South African Music for All solo series, reinforcing cultural heritage and creating a significant resource for students and teachers nationwide.
As a highly sought-after music educator and ensemble director, Alex teaches at Kingsmead College, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, Pridwin Preparatory School, and the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company. He is committed to developing young musicians, creating resources, and building educational programs that ensure the future of South African music remains vibrant and accessible to all.
June 2019
Alex Productions Launched
Founded by Alex Hitzeroth in 2019, Alex Productions is a pioneering force in celebrating and preserving South African music. Our mission is to inspire and educate young musicians while promoting our rich cultural heritage and fostering social cohesion through music.
October 2019
Alex Productions was honoured to provide musical entertainment for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their visit to Johannesburg. The royals and guests enjoyed performances by Brass Roots, a brass collective led by Alex Hitzeroth and Marcus Wyatt.
Royal Visit Musical Entertainment
January 2019
Our first major publication, The Ingoma Series, is a collection of musical arrangements featuring songs by popular South African musicians and bands. This series is a valuable resource for educators and band leaders, making South African music easily accessible for ensembles to perform.
Ingoma Series Published
March 2021
South African Music for All includes beloved South African folk songs featuring music, lyrics, stories, and illustrations.. This book celebrates our nation’s heritage and offers a vital resource for learners, teachers, and schools in South Africa’s nation-building project.
South African Music for All Published
October 2021
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Brass Band Union of the Moravian Church, Alex Productions produced an online festival featuring 235 brass players recorded across seven locations nationwide. The 70-minute showcase celebrated the rich legacy of brass music in South Africa.
BBSA 70th Anniversary Online Festival
July 2022
In honour of my grandfather, James Robert Hitzeroth, we published his Book of Favourite Hymns and Anthems, initially compiled in the 1970s and 1980s. My father Tyrone and I edited and digitised the current version, which has a cover design by Romy Brauteseth.
Favourite Hymns and Anthems Published
August 2024
Expanding on the original South African Music for All, this Solo Series is the first of its kind. It offers solo performances of beloved South African folk songs, ensuring our musical heritage is accessible to individual musicians nationwide.
South African Music for All - Solo Series Published
January 2025
We’re excited to celebrate the launch of our new website! The new platform allows us to reach more people and share our mission of preserving and celebrating South African music with a broader audience. Join us online to explore our resources, stay updated, and be part of our musical journey!