Music education in Uganda

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Music education in Uganda has been an important part of the instructional system since the country won independence on October 9, 1962. At the time, the

public education
.

In August 2000, the

African performing arts.[5]

Primary school syllabus

A new, two-part primary school syllabus was created in 2010 by the

Physical Education (PAPE) education in Uganda.[2] The first part of this new set of standards focuses on incorporating more artistic fields such as music, dance, drama, visual arts, into Ugandan education systems.[2]

Under this new curriculum, the primary focus of performing arts education is the teaching of indigenous instruments, traditional songs and traditional dances to students in an effort to preserve

festivals at both the district and national levels as a part of the curriculum. Music, dance and drama performances are showcased at these events, and students spend a large part of the term in preparation for them.[2]

Institutions

Makerere University Music, Dance and Drama Department

The courses offered at

market studies under Drama
.

History

music teachers in secondary schools
, a service it was thought the new department could provide.

The MDD Department is the only school of performing arts in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa
. Most of its programs employ an integrated approach to the performing arts. This approach is influenced by the sociocultural and political environment in which Ugangdan artists and theater audiences work/live.

Kampala Music School

Opening in 2001, after the successful acquisition of 40 pianos and other various instruments from the “

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music’s international examinations to ensure that they are exposed to high standards of music education.[7][8]

ESOM School of Music

The ESOM School of Music started in 2006. The school offers lessons for instruments including piano, guitar, violin, wind instruments, bass, and drums. Lessons in vocal training, sound engineering, video production, and audio production are also offered.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Uganda National Anthem". 2 May 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "Music Education in Uganda". 6 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Uganda". nationalanthems.info. 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  4. ^ "PASMAE". www.pasmae.co.za. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  5. ^ "Pan African Society for Music Arts Education (PASMAE)". Music In Africa. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  6. ^ "Charity - Pianos for Uganda". www.pianoshop.co.uk.
  7. ^ a b "Kampala Music School". Kampala Music School.
  8. ^ "ABRSM: Introduction to ABRSM: our mission and team". us.abrsm.org.
  9. ^ "Courses - Esom School of Music".
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