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Master of music education school of Visual and Performing Arts at Kenyatta University, 165p. Marc... more Master of music education school of Visual and Performing Arts at Kenyatta University, 165p. March, 2014. PN 3171 .M6
DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2017.5.9.6 Abstract: The paper explores the possibility of integrating faith... more DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2017.5.9.6 Abstract: The paper explores the possibility of integrating faith and the learning of music against the background of opposing worldviews in the contemporary society. This paper will concentrate on the Christian faith whose basis is the bible. The bible is believed to be the word of God that defines a Christian’s lifestyle in all his/her operations in spheres of life. From the time of great philosophers like Socrates to the current time of postmodernism, knowledge and truth has kept on evolving as each new movement challenges the other. But the word of God still stands as the truth as it comes to pass in due course. In Mt. 5:18, Jesus says, “For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.” This makes the word of God credible and reliable in informing a Christian’s life and influencing the learning of music. Music is one of the forms of art designed by God for His glori...
This paper is an evaluation of the parameters of the concept of music curriculum that examines pr... more This paper is an evaluation of the parameters of the concept of music curriculum that examines principles underlying the teaching and learning of music. The paper also discusses the practical nature of music education and the need for experiential learning. Music educators worldwide advocate for methods that allow for discovery learning and hence nurture creativity. Findings of other studies in this paper reveal a state of apathy toward music in Kenya and majority of teachers are handicapped in handling music in general. These studies also reveal a weakness in methodologies of teaching music and under-utilization of available resources in music teaching. In all cases, it is conceptualized that music is dismally performed due to the perennial challenges in the curriculum implementation. The study is a focus on Nairobi County, Kenya where secondary schools both private and public teaching and learning music were involved. A descriptive survey was conducted on both groups. Purposive sa...
Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies
Music production is one of the job markets that has gained popularity around the world, including... more Music production is one of the job markets that has gained popularity around the world, including Kenya. Universities have come up with music production programmes in order to prepare bachelor of music learners for this viable music job market opportunity. However, it is the observation of many studies that universities are not preparing job-ready graduates. With the advance of the digital era that is seamlessly permeating every sector of the music job market, attention needs to be given to the music production programs in Kenya. This study purposed to establish the relevance of university music curricula to the requirements of music production job markets in Kenya. Elliot’s (2005) praxial theory underpinned the study. The results revealed that music production curriculum of university X did not meet most of the job market requirements while that of Y met most of the requirements. The Simple Matching Coefficient (SMC) of university X was 0.59 while that for university Y was 1.00. ...
Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies
In the prevailing global church music job market, church worship ministers or music directors are... more In the prevailing global church music job market, church worship ministers or music directors are on high demand as they play a crucial role in church liturgy and other church musical events. Globally, many universities offer programmes on music training and pastoral leadership. In Kenya, such training is predominantly in theological schools with few universities offering such programmes. Currently, there is a growing interest of church musicians in Kenya due to the need to spread the gospel beyond the church walls and to promote ecumenism. For example, churches participate in church crusades, church concerts, and inter-churches music festivals. This strengthens the need for church worship ministers with music and leadership training. Universities in Kenya are, therefore, obligated to offer church music programmes that will enable these worship ministers to fit in the current job market. The discourse on church music, though, is rare in Kenya hence limited literature on the same. T...
This paper interrogates possibilities of Africanizing music in the classroom against the backdrop... more This paper interrogates possibilities of Africanizing music in the classroom against the backdrop of modernity, innovations and challenges that come with globalization and modern technology. The major questions that the paper attempts to answer are: why is it necessary to Africanise the music classroom in Kenya today? What are the major challenges in Africanising music in the classroom? What are the innovative possibilities that are likely to emerge in the process of Africanising music in the classroom in view of the effect of modernity on African cultural arts such as music? Basically, the scope of the paper is limited to classroom instruction with regard to creativity in the process of music making by employing elements of music in the context of African music philosophy, theory and practice. However, where applicable, examples from the Western music making perspectives are referred to. Theoretically, the paper is underpinned by the three domains of learning in Bloom's Taxonomy; namely: Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective as expounded by Benjamin Bloom (1948). The study adopts a qualitative approach with a survey design. Data was collected from purposively sampled informants -mainly music lecturers from selected Kenyan universities. The collected data was analysed and interpreted with a focus on answering the earlier raised study questions. Finally, conclusions and ways forward outlined.
Master of music education school of Visual and Performing Arts at Kenyatta University, 165p. Marc... more Master of music education school of Visual and Performing Arts at Kenyatta University, 165p. March, 2014. PN 3171 .M6
DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2017.5.9.6 Abstract: The paper explores the possibility of integrating faith... more DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2017.5.9.6 Abstract: The paper explores the possibility of integrating faith and the learning of music against the background of opposing worldviews in the contemporary society. This paper will concentrate on the Christian faith whose basis is the bible. The bible is believed to be the word of God that defines a Christian’s lifestyle in all his/her operations in spheres of life. From the time of great philosophers like Socrates to the current time of postmodernism, knowledge and truth has kept on evolving as each new movement challenges the other. But the word of God still stands as the truth as it comes to pass in due course. In Mt. 5:18, Jesus says, “For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.” This makes the word of God credible and reliable in informing a Christian’s life and influencing the learning of music. Music is one of the forms of art designed by God for His glori...
This paper is an evaluation of the parameters of the concept of music curriculum that examines pr... more This paper is an evaluation of the parameters of the concept of music curriculum that examines principles underlying the teaching and learning of music. The paper also discusses the practical nature of music education and the need for experiential learning. Music educators worldwide advocate for methods that allow for discovery learning and hence nurture creativity. Findings of other studies in this paper reveal a state of apathy toward music in Kenya and majority of teachers are handicapped in handling music in general. These studies also reveal a weakness in methodologies of teaching music and under-utilization of available resources in music teaching. In all cases, it is conceptualized that music is dismally performed due to the perennial challenges in the curriculum implementation. The study is a focus on Nairobi County, Kenya where secondary schools both private and public teaching and learning music were involved. A descriptive survey was conducted on both groups. Purposive sa...
Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies
Music production is one of the job markets that has gained popularity around the world, including... more Music production is one of the job markets that has gained popularity around the world, including Kenya. Universities have come up with music production programmes in order to prepare bachelor of music learners for this viable music job market opportunity. However, it is the observation of many studies that universities are not preparing job-ready graduates. With the advance of the digital era that is seamlessly permeating every sector of the music job market, attention needs to be given to the music production programs in Kenya. This study purposed to establish the relevance of university music curricula to the requirements of music production job markets in Kenya. Elliot’s (2005) praxial theory underpinned the study. The results revealed that music production curriculum of university X did not meet most of the job market requirements while that of Y met most of the requirements. The Simple Matching Coefficient (SMC) of university X was 0.59 while that for university Y was 1.00. ...
Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies
In the prevailing global church music job market, church worship ministers or music directors are... more In the prevailing global church music job market, church worship ministers or music directors are on high demand as they play a crucial role in church liturgy and other church musical events. Globally, many universities offer programmes on music training and pastoral leadership. In Kenya, such training is predominantly in theological schools with few universities offering such programmes. Currently, there is a growing interest of church musicians in Kenya due to the need to spread the gospel beyond the church walls and to promote ecumenism. For example, churches participate in church crusades, church concerts, and inter-churches music festivals. This strengthens the need for church worship ministers with music and leadership training. Universities in Kenya are, therefore, obligated to offer church music programmes that will enable these worship ministers to fit in the current job market. The discourse on church music, though, is rare in Kenya hence limited literature on the same. T...
This paper interrogates possibilities of Africanizing music in the classroom against the backdrop... more This paper interrogates possibilities of Africanizing music in the classroom against the backdrop of modernity, innovations and challenges that come with globalization and modern technology. The major questions that the paper attempts to answer are: why is it necessary to Africanise the music classroom in Kenya today? What are the major challenges in Africanising music in the classroom? What are the innovative possibilities that are likely to emerge in the process of Africanising music in the classroom in view of the effect of modernity on African cultural arts such as music? Basically, the scope of the paper is limited to classroom instruction with regard to creativity in the process of music making by employing elements of music in the context of African music philosophy, theory and practice. However, where applicable, examples from the Western music making perspectives are referred to. Theoretically, the paper is underpinned by the three domains of learning in Bloom's Taxonomy; namely: Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective as expounded by Benjamin Bloom (1948). The study adopts a qualitative approach with a survey design. Data was collected from purposively sampled informants -mainly music lecturers from selected Kenyan universities. The collected data was analysed and interpreted with a focus on answering the earlier raised study questions. Finally, conclusions and ways forward outlined.