TERTIARY MUSIC EDUCATION IN A RECESSED NIGERIAN ECONOMY

Ezekiel Obiesie, Alvan-Ikoku Nwamara

Abstract


Music in Nigerian societies is conceived as object of aesthetic contemplation as well as a socio-cultural phenomenon that plays multi-dimensional roles in every aspect of culture. Whereas the nature and scope of music-making depends on the purpose for which it is intended; it varies in type, style, instrumentation and performance from one culture to another.
On the other hand, music training from pre-school through post-secondary education is common in most nations where music is considered a fundamental component of human culture and behaviour. Music education as introduced by the Christian missionaries alongside Western system of education dates back to 1843 when mission schools emerged. Cases were made for proper balancing of theory and practical applications of both Western and African music, to provide total package of general musicianship for the learners; and also to promote bimusicality as a concept that stresses musical literacy in both African and Western musical cultures.


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