DWINDLING ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS IN MUSIC AS CHOICE OF STUDY IN ADEYEMI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ONDO

Abstract

Music is a universal concept, a means of livelihood, a fast growing business and a business that both old and young people get involved in both singing and playing profession. This study examined factors responsible for low enrolment of students in Music as a choice of study. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study and the research instrument was a structured questionnaire which was administered on music students, music performer and music teachers, who were randomly selected for the study. The result obtained revealed that deficiency of qualified music teachers in schools (primary and secondary) did not encourage the zeal of many students that would have desired to choose music as a course of study in higher institutions. Furthermore, there is need for adequate and relevant musical instruments as well as ample time for students’ practical activities. The study recommended that school administrators and government should give incentives and preferences to those that love to study music (for example scholarship awards), government should also ensure adequate provision of relevant learning materials and equipment for music education right from the elementary school and periodical review of curriculum in order to meet up with contemporary developments, issues and global music scholarship.