Background
Newcater was born September 3, 1941, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Newcater was born September 3, 1941, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Newcater began composing at age twelve. Some of his student compositions were passed on to Erik Chisholm (the Dean of the Faculty of Music at the University of Cape Town) and the composer Arnold van Wyk. This resulted in Newcater being granted correspondence tuition for three years.
Newcater was offered the post of senior lecturer in composition under Professor Faulkner, but problems with his work permit prevented Newcater staying in London and he returned to South Africa.