BIOGRAPHY
Having had music in his blood since he was a young kid, playing drums in church choirs, Hiram has had one goal – and one goal alone - to make music. Hiram started playing saxophone at the tender age of 14, growing up in a musical family. After receiving a saxophone as a gift from his father (Pieter Koopman) at the age of 11, Hiram started experimenting and unlocking his own style in music.
Hiram is certainly one dreamer whose fantasies have come to life. After rendering solo items in church, Hiram was soon spotted as a musical giant in the making. In 2005 he was awarded the best upcoming solo artist in the Yahama Young Talent competition. In little more than a decade he went from being just another backup sax player to recording his own album which is to be released soon. Hiram continued to broaden his musical horizons over the next few years, playing with visiting performers such as Emo Adams, Jakkie Louw, Wicus van der Merwe, Julius Schultz, Benjamin Dube, Neville D, Nhlanhla Nciza to mention a few. He recently performed with world reknown Gospel singer, Ken Reynolds and colobarated his talents wiht the likes of Darius Pimpleton and Derico Watson who played with musical giants such as Victor Wooten and Dave Weckl.
Hiram Koopman is musician – but above all – Hiram Koopman is a Christian who is about to embark on the most significant musical journey of his life.
Hiram is certainly one dreamer whose fantasies have come to life. After rendering solo items in church, Hiram was soon spotted as a musical giant in the making. In 2005 he was awarded the best upcoming solo artist in the Yahama Young Talent competition. In little more than a decade he went from being just another backup sax player to recording his own album which is to be released soon. Hiram continued to broaden his musical horizons over the next few years, playing with visiting performers such as Emo Adams, Jakkie Louw, Wicus van der Merwe, Julius Schultz, Benjamin Dube, Neville D, Nhlanhla Nciza to mention a few. He recently performed with world reknown Gospel singer, Ken Reynolds and colobarated his talents wiht the likes of Darius Pimpleton and Derico Watson who played with musical giants such as Victor Wooten and Dave Weckl.
Hiram Koopman is musician – but above all – Hiram Koopman is a Christian who is about to embark on the most significant musical journey of his life.