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Adaptation of Traditional Music Idioms to Enhance Contemporary Music Styles: A Case of Selected Fusion Musicians in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)It is an assumed philosophy, that every musical idiom is, largely, defined by its cultural and sociological context. The use and function of traditional music world over has inherently been associated with audiences of ... -
Compositional Strategies Dominating Zilizopendwa Choral Arrangements: Stylistic Analysis of Selected Works by Kenyan Composers towards Creative Output
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A musical style which later became popularly dubbed ‘Zilizopendwa’ has existed in Kenya since the 1950s yet its popularity among the 21st century generation of musicians and music lovers continues to grow, a phenomenon ... -
Compositional Strategies Dominating Zilizopendwa Choral Arrangements: Stylistic Analysis of Selected Works by Kenyan Composers towards Creative Output
(Kenyatta University, 2021)A musical style which later became popularly dubbed ‘Zilizopendwa’ has existed in Kenya since the 1950s yet its popularity among the 21st century generation of musicians and music lovers continues to grow, a phenomenon ... -
Impact of Curriculum Review Policies on Music Teaching and Learning: Case of Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 1999-2019
(Kenyatta University, 2020)The place of music in the Kenyan curriculum of education has for long not been assured as a result of curriculum review and changes. In order to understand how Kenya’s Curriculum Review Policies have impacted the ... -
Exploring Alternative Strategies for Teaching Music Theory and Aurals to the Hearing Impaired Learners in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Education for all (EFA) is a global commitment established in the year 2000.Vision 2030 also advocates for Education as an important pillar in development. The Government of Kenya has introduced free and compulsory Education. ... -
Impact of Curriculum Review Policies on Music Teaching and Learning: Case of Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 1999-2019
(Kenyatta University, 2020)The place of music in the Kenyan curriculum of education has for long not been assured as a result of curriculum review and changes. In order to understand how Kenya’s Curriculum Review Policies have impacted the stakeholders ... -
Participation in Choral Music Ensembles and Its Impact on Musicianship among Music Education Students in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-05)Music, just like other arts requires time for practice. Despite clearly outlined objectives about practical music in the curriculum by the Ministry of Education, several music education trainees do not consistently exhibit ... -
Art Music Contributions Inspired By Kenyan Folksong Repertoire: A Case of Innovation Drawn From Samia Children Songs
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Today, influences such as globalization, urbanization and technology have led to fast-changing trends in music. Often, social occasions that were traditionally set apart with a view to learning and engaging with cultural ... -
Challenges Faced By Music Learners with Cerebral Palsy: A Case of Joy Town Secondary School for the Physically Impaired, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)This study was designed to investigate the challenges facing music learners with cerebral palsy (CP) in Joy Town Secondary School for the physically impaired in Kiambu County Kenya. It had been observed that interest in ... -
The Development of Kenyan Popular Guitar Music: A Study of Kiswahili Songs in Nairobi
(1998-01)The aim of this thesis is to explore the origins and development of Kenyan popular guitar music with a special study of Kiswahili songs in Nairobi. Chapter One represents the central issues that motivated the researcher ... -
African art songs in Nairobi: investigating musical idiomatic expressions in performance practice
(Kenyatta University, 2017-10)The purpose of this project was to investigate musical idiomatic expressions in the performance of African art songs in Nairobi. The interest of the study came up after a voice recital was presented, and a variety of African ... -
The place of music in the Catholic charismatic ritual healing: the case of Nakuru Holy Cross and Nairobi Holy Family Basilica core groups
(Kenyatta University, 2002-05)This study endeavored to determine whether music In Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) ritual healing has any therapeutic value, It also sought to clarify the concept 'music therapy', Using the methods of observation and ... -
Investigating the role of music education as a determinant of career options among music graduates from Kenyatta University, Kenya
(2016)The study investigated the place of music education in career development. The study also investigated music related career opportunities that university music graduates participate in on either transitional or professional ... -
The influence of popular music styles on music training in Pentecostal churches of Kenya; the case of House of Grace Church Ministries in Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)In the last twenty years or so, there has been controversy about what would be considered as appropriate and effective approaches for teaching worship music in a multicultural Christian church setting. There has also been ... -
Samia Afro-Classics: A creative composition 1.Omwana Uno 2. Mama
(Kenyatta University, 1999-04)While arranging Samia folk songs, many arrangers have not considered musical components that are important in its tradition, for example, syllabic intonation, scales and speech rhythm. The end result has been distortion ...
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Adaptation of Traditional Music Idioms to Enhance Contemporary Music Styles: A Case of Selected Fusion Musicians in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)It is an assumed philosophy, that every musical idiom is, largely, defined by its cultural and sociological context. The use and function of traditional music world over has inherently been associated with audiences of ... -
Compositional Strategies Dominating Zilizopendwa Choral Arrangements: Stylistic Analysis of Selected Works by Kenyan Composers towards Creative Output
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A musical style which later became popularly dubbed ‘Zilizopendwa’ has existed in Kenya since the 1950s yet its popularity among the 21st century generation of musicians and music lovers continues to grow, a phenomenon ... -
Compositional Strategies Dominating Zilizopendwa Choral Arrangements: Stylistic Analysis of Selected Works by Kenyan Composers towards Creative Output
(Kenyatta University, 2021)A musical style which later became popularly dubbed ‘Zilizopendwa’ has existed in Kenya since the 1950s yet its popularity among the 21st century generation of musicians and music lovers continues to grow, a phenomenon ... -
Impact of Curriculum Review Policies on Music Teaching and Learning: Case of Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 1999-2019
(Kenyatta University, 2020)The place of music in the Kenyan curriculum of education has for long not been assured as a result of curriculum review and changes. In order to understand how Kenya’s Curriculum Review Policies have impacted the ... -
Exploring Alternative Strategies for Teaching Music Theory and Aurals to the Hearing Impaired Learners in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Education for all (EFA) is a global commitment established in the year 2000.Vision 2030 also advocates for Education as an important pillar in development. The Government of Kenya has introduced free and compulsory Education. ... -
Impact of Curriculum Review Policies on Music Teaching and Learning: Case of Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 1999-2019
(Kenyatta University, 2020)The place of music in the Kenyan curriculum of education has for long not been assured as a result of curriculum review and changes. In order to understand how Kenya’s Curriculum Review Policies have impacted the stakeholders ... -
Participation in Choral Music Ensembles and Its Impact on Musicianship among Music Education Students in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-05)Music, just like other arts requires time for practice. Despite clearly outlined objectives about practical music in the curriculum by the Ministry of Education, several music education trainees do not consistently exhibit ... -
Art Music Contributions Inspired By Kenyan Folksong Repertoire: A Case of Innovation Drawn From Samia Children Songs
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Today, influences such as globalization, urbanization and technology have led to fast-changing trends in music. Often, social occasions that were traditionally set apart with a view to learning and engaging with cultural ... -
Challenges Faced By Music Learners with Cerebral Palsy: A Case of Joy Town Secondary School for the Physically Impaired, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)This study was designed to investigate the challenges facing music learners with cerebral palsy (CP) in Joy Town Secondary School for the physically impaired in Kiambu County Kenya. It had been observed that interest in ... -
The Development of Kenyan Popular Guitar Music: A Study of Kiswahili Songs in Nairobi
(1998-01)The aim of this thesis is to explore the origins and development of Kenyan popular guitar music with a special study of Kiswahili songs in Nairobi. Chapter One represents the central issues that motivated the researcher ... -
African art songs in Nairobi: investigating musical idiomatic expressions in performance practice
(Kenyatta University, 2017-10)The purpose of this project was to investigate musical idiomatic expressions in the performance of African art songs in Nairobi. The interest of the study came up after a voice recital was presented, and a variety of African ... -
The place of music in the Catholic charismatic ritual healing: the case of Nakuru Holy Cross and Nairobi Holy Family Basilica core groups
(Kenyatta University, 2002-05)This study endeavored to determine whether music In Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) ritual healing has any therapeutic value, It also sought to clarify the concept 'music therapy', Using the methods of observation and ... -
Investigating the role of music education as a determinant of career options among music graduates from Kenyatta University, Kenya
(2016)The study investigated the place of music education in career development. The study also investigated music related career opportunities that university music graduates participate in on either transitional or professional ... -
The influence of popular music styles on music training in Pentecostal churches of Kenya; the case of House of Grace Church Ministries in Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)In the last twenty years or so, there has been controversy about what would be considered as appropriate and effective approaches for teaching worship music in a multicultural Christian church setting. There has also been ... -
Samia Afro-Classics: A creative composition 1.Omwana Uno 2. Mama
(Kenyatta University, 1999-04)While arranging Samia folk songs, many arrangers have not considered musical components that are important in its tradition, for example, syllabic intonation, scales and speech rhythm. The end result has been distortion ... -
Text-Melody Relationships: Translation of European Hymns into Dho-Luo
(Kenyatta University, 2002-04)This study addresses the problem of translation of European hymns into Dho-luo with specific reference to text and melody relationships. It focuses on the introduction of western hymns into the Seventh-Day-Adventist ... -
Factors affecting the instruction of Kenyan indigenous Music: a survey of Nairobi secondary schools
(Kenyatta University, 2000)The study was carried out to determine factors affecting the teaching of indigenous Kenyan music in Nairobi Secondary Schools. The researcher, as a result of experience, had it difficult to use pro- Western music teaching ... -
Dance step and movement: a study of the factors affecting step and movement of Kinze dance among the Akamba
(Kenyatta University, 1992)The purpose of this study was to investigate in depth the factors that affect music dance step and movement in Kinze dance. The emphasis was to single out these factors under three major areas, namely: The cultural, ... -
An investigation of strategies employed to enhance music performance in selected christian churches in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)This study is designed to investigate the strategies employed to raise the standards of music performance in selected Christian churches in Nairobi County. Lack of proper strategies is perceived to affect the music performance ... -
Music instructional methods and their impact on curriculum implementation: a case of selected secondary schools in Nairobi County (Kenya)
(2014)The study was designed as an assessment of the impact of music instructional methods on music curriculum implementation in the classroom in Kenyan secondary schools in Nairobi County. Music instructional methods are ...
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