Discover the journey, expertise, and impact of a dedicated music educator and professional whose passion for teaching, training, and performance continues to inspire individuals, choirs, and communities.
A legacy built on excellence in music, education, leadership, and the commitment to nurturing talent and transforming lives through sound.
Surname
AMUAH
Other Names
Joshua Alfred
Business Address
G.1 - Department of Music
School of Performing Arts
College of Humanities
Post Office Box L.G.19
University of Ghana, Legon.
Accra, Ghana W/A.
Residence
Digital Address: CG 0351 6446
Hse. No. 1/1 Peace Town
(Near Blue Top Estate)
P O. Box O.H. 383,
Kasoa.
Telephone (Home)
+233(0)24 020-7400Telephone (Mobile)
+233(0)24 020-7400Telephone (Office)
+233(0)20 859-0221Nationality
Ghanaian
Date and Place of Birth
July 22, 1961. Yamfo, Ahafo Region.
Marital Status
Married, Wife: Mrs. Grace Esi Amuah
University of Ghana Rank
Associate Professor (January 2021)
Children
Biological: Alfreda (1986), Erica (1986), Albert (1991), Elizabeth (1997), Adopted: Gladys (1987), Dorcas (1998) Jacqueline (1997) Rachael (1997).
My ORCID number.
0000-0001-5476-2535
2011 — 2012
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
2006 — 2011
University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
1998 — 2001
University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
1993 — 1996
University College of Education, Winneba
1988 — 1991
National Academy of Music, Winneba
1982 — 1985
Komenda Training College, Komenda
1977 — 1982
T.I. Ahmadiyya Secondary School, Essarkyir
2012
Ph.D. (Music)
2001
M.Phil. (Music)
1996
Bachelor of Education (Music/Ghanaian Language - Akan)
1991
Diploma in Music Education
1990
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level
1985
Teacher’s Certificate “A” - 3-Year Post Secondary
1982
General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
2024
Erasmus Programme
Participated in the Erasmus Programme at Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, from March 3–16.
2019
Early Career Scholars Award
Awarded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with the University of Cape Town Team, South Africa.
2017
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Awarded by the African Humanities Program (AHP), American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).
2017
Conference Award
Awarded by the School of Performing Arts to participate and present the paper "The Changing Trajectories of Ebibindwom (Akan Sacred Lyrics)" at the Christian Congregational Music: Local & Global Perspectives Conference, Ripon College Cuddesdon, U.K., July 18–21.
2017
Meritorious Award
Awarded by the Ghana Police Service in celebration of five prominent Art Musicians in Ghana, alongside Emeritus Professor J.H.K. Nketia, Professor Cosmas Walanyo Kofi Mereku, Emmanuel Offei, and Kenn Kafui.
2016
Conference Grant
Awarded by the University of Ghana to participate and present a paper at the 14th Annual International Conference of the Association of Nigerian Musicologists at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
2013
University of Ghana Research Fund Award
Winner of the 6th Call for Proposals for the project "Creating a Database of Ghanaian Choral Compositions," involving the collection, editing, and publication of choral works by selected Ghanaian composers.
2013
Conference Grant
Awarded by the University of Ghana to participate and present a paper at the 42nd International Conference of Traditional Music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Shanghai, China.
2011
Ph.D. Dissertation Completion Award
Awarded by the University of Rochester, New York, USA.
2011
Ph.D. Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Awarded by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The fellowship was declined because of the University of Rochester award.
2010
Conference Grant
Awarded by the University of Ghana, Legon, to participate and present a paper at the International Conference of the Pan African Society of Musical Arts Education, Winneba.
2009
Ph.D. Research Grant
Awarded by the University of Ghana, Legon.
1995
Best Composer Award
Awarded by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, for the Anthem Composition Contest.
1995
Merit Award
Awarded by the University College of Education, Winneba.
Academic Career
| Date | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | Associate Professor | University of Ghana, Legon |
| March 2 – March 16, 2024 | Visiting Professor | Department of Music, Dublin City University, Ireland |
| April 27, 2021 | Visiting Professor | School of Music, Augustana College, United States of America |
| Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2021 | Senior Lecturer | Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon |
| August 2013 – Present | Visiting Professor | Department of Music, University of Education, Winneba |
| August 2005 – July 2008 | Visiting Lecturer | Methodist University College, Dansoman, Accra |
| August 2015 – Present | External Examiner | Department of Music, University of Education, Winneba |
| August 2016 – Present | External Examiner | Department of Music, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast |
| November 2003 – December 2013 | Lecturer | Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon |
| August 2001 – October 2003 | Teaching Assistant | Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon |
| August 1999 – October 2000 | Graduate Assistant | Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon |
Leadership & Administration
| Date | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2020 – July 2021 | Head of Department | Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon |
|
October 28 – November 3–10, 2017; July 17–24, 2016 |
Acting Dean | School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon |
| August 2013 – 2018 | Head of Department | Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon |
| August 2005 – July 2013 | Examinations Officer | Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon |
Teaching Experience
Courses Taught
| S/N | Title of Course | S/N | Title of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West African Art Music Composers | 6 | Music Appreciation |
| 2 | African Composers and Language of Identity | 7 | Music in Education |
| 3 | Theory & Composition | 8 | Choral Repertoire and Directing |
| 4 | Musicianship | 9 | Director-Choral Ensemble |
| 5 | Voice |
1999-2003
Teaching/Graduate Assistant –
Dept. of Music, University of Ghana, Legon Assisted in the following Areas:
Teaching Experience
Assisted in the Following Areas
| S/N | Title of Course | S/N | Title of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theory Composition | 5 | Music Appreciation |
| 2 | Musicianship | 6 | Music in Education |
| 3 | Voice | 7 | Choral Repertoire and Directing |
| 4 | Director - Choral Ensemble |
1998
Music Tutor
Komenda College, Komenda. Head of Department, Cultural Studies.
1991 — 1993
Music Master
Aburaman Secondary School, Abura Dunkwa. Subjects taught: Music. Co-ordinator of Life Skills.
1985 — 1988
Classroom Teacher
Abura Dunkwa Methodist Middle School. Music, Cultural Organizer and Co-ordinator, Circuit Sports Association.
Professional Experience
Department of Music Education, University of Education, Winneba
MUSC 813 — Music Business
MUSC 814 — Musical Styles of West African Art Music Composers
MUSC 821 — Musical Analysis
MUSC 822 — Theory of Creativity in Musical Composition
MUSC 912 — African Composers and Language of Identity
MUSC 922 — African Pianism
Department of Music Education, University of Education, Winneba
MUSC 515 — Advanced Harmony and Counterpoint
MUSC 516 — Musical Analysis
MUSC 517 — Computer Applications in Music Composition
MUSC 521 — Musical Styles of West Africa Art Music Composers
MUSC 524 — Twentieth Century Composition Systems
2012 — 2017
Mensah Sarbah Hall, University of Ghana, Legon.
2009
University of Ghana, Legon. August – September.
2006 — 2008
Dansoman. Subjects taught: Rudiments, Theory and Composition of Music; Score Reading, Form and Analysis; Perspectives in Church Music Education.
2005 — 2006
Cantonments, Accra. Subjects and classes taught: Secondary Forms 1 & 2 (Music).
2004 — 2005
Ofankor Barrier. Subjects and classes taught: Grades 4–6 (Music).
2003 — 2004
Adenta. Subjects and classes taught: Stages 1–6 (Music).
Academic Service
2025
Faculty of Basic Education, University for Development Studies, Tamale.
2024 — Present
Department of Music, Wisconsin International University College, Accra.
2024 — Present
Creative Arts & Design (Performing Arts), Basic Education Certificate Examination.
2018 — Present
Colleges of Education affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon.
2014 — Present
Department of Music, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.
2014 — Present
International Baccalaureate, United Kingdom.
2014 — Present
Department of Music, University of Education, Winneba.
2006 — Present
School of Music & Creative Arts, Mozano.
2012 — Present
Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon.
2012 — 2016
Mature Entrance Examinations on behalf of the University of Ghana at Christian Service University College, Kumasi.
2002 — 2003
Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast.
2001 — Present
West African Senior High School Examinations (Music).
Academic Engagements
14th – 15th August 2025
Amuah, J. A. and Acheampong K.J.E.K — 7th International Research Conference of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon on Bridging Inequalities in a changing world: Advancing inclusive growth, resilience, and sustainable natural resource management. “Inclusive growth in Ghanaian Art Music: Challenging definitions and bridging cultural inequalities”. (Paper Presentation)
25th – 31st August 2024
Amuah, J.A. — An Ethnomusicology Conference in Celebration of the 70th Birthday of the International Library of African Music in 2024 and The Life of Andrew Travers Norman Tracey, Rhodes University- Makhanda, South Africa. An Exploration of Traditional Music Elements in Ghanaian Contemporary Choral Music Compositions (Paper Presentation)
15th – 17th May 2024
Amuah, J. A. and Acheampong K.J.E.K — 6th International Research Conference of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon on Addressing Inequalities: Building Socio-Economic and Environmental Resilience for Sustainable Development. (Paper Presentation)
March 12, 2024
Amuah, J.A. — Paper Presentation at Dublin City University, Ireland: Code Switching as a Linguistic-Compositional Device in Selected Choral Works by Ghanaian Composers.
Nov. 16-19, 2023
Amuah, J.A — Resource Person: Writing Retreat for School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon at Hill View Guest Centre, Teiman.
20th – 23rd July 2023
Amuah — Writing Retreat for University of Cape Town Group at Golden Parkers Hotel Elmina: Working on Mapping African Identities Reviewed Papers of Group members.
13th – 19th July 2023
Amuah, J.A. & Sowah, E.N.A — 47th Conference for Traditional World Music Conference at University of Ghana, Legon. Decolonising Ghanaian Choral Music performances: A case study of hybridising items from Handel’s Messiah with Ghanaian Choral works (Paper presentation).
13th – 19th July 2023
Amuah, J.A. — 47th International Council for Traditional Music at the University of Ghana, Legon- Chaired the Session on Representation and Identity: Cultural Intersection in Local Music Practices
13th – 19th July 2023
Amuah, J.A. — 47th International Council for Traditional Music at the University of Ghana, Legon- Chairman of Local Committee for Brochures and Tours.
3th–15th October 2022
Amuah, J. A. and Acheampong K.J.E.K — 5th International Research Conference of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon. Music and the COVID 19 Pandemic: Ghana’s Music Scene in Perspectives. (Paper Presentation)
7th – 9th Sept 2022
Amuah, J.A. — International Multidisciplinary Conference for Post Graduate Students at Central Campus, University of Education, Winneba. Music in Ghanaian Pentecostal churches: The developmental role of Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah. (Paper presentation)
9th – 27th July 2022
Amuah, J.A. — International Council for Traditional Music: 46th International Conference at Lisbon, Portugal. Changing trends in Choral Composition and Performance practices in Contemporary Ghana (Paper Presentation).
28th – 30th June 2022
Amuah, J.A. & Acheampong, K.J.E.K: The Concepts of Art Music in Ghana: A Contemporary Perspective Conference of the School of Creative Arts, University of Education, Winneba (Paper Presentation).
1st -8th December 2019
Amuah, J.A — Early Career Scholars Colloquium at Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Generational Trends in Ghanaian Choral Art Music Compositions.
29th -30th November 2019
Amuah, J.A. — Early Career Scholars Symposium at the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Generational Trends in Ghanaian Choral Art Music Compositions among the 1st generational composers.
2018 August 8-12
Amuah, J.A. — Second International Symposium of The International Conference of Traditional Music Study Group on African Musics at the University of Ghana, Legon Chaired the session on Panel B: Roots, Exchanges, and Extensions
2018 August 8-12
Amuah, J.A. — Second International Symposium of The International Conference of Traditional Music Study Group on African Musics at the University of Ghana, Legon- Chairman of Local Organising Committee.
2017 October 24-26
Amuah, J.A. — School of Languages International Conference II, University of Ghana, Legon. The use of proverbs as a communication tool in Ghanaian Choral Music. (Paper Presentation)
2017 June
Amuah, J.A. — Seminar on Music Composition and Personal Experience with the Security Bands at the Police Central Band Auditorium Police Training School
2017 July 18 – 21
Amuah, J.A. — Christian Congregational Music, Local & Global Perspectives, Ripon College Cuddesdon, U.K The Changing Trajectories of Ebibindwom (Akan Sacred Lyrics) (Paper Presentation)
2017 May 15th-19th
Amuah, J.A. — Lagos, Nigeria. International Conference for Chief Examiners for Prelim Coordination West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination (Chair)
2017. April 6-8
Amuah, J.A. — School of Performing Arts International Conference, University of Ghana, Legon. Performing and Composing Ghana: Nationalism in Choral Music (Paper Presentation)
2016 September 25
Amuah, J.A. — Symposium of the Federation of Choral Music Accra, Zenith University College, Accra. Lecture: Ebibindwom (Akan Sacred Lyrics): An Offshoot of traditional Musical genre. (Paper Presentation)
2016 September 19-24
Amuah, J.A. — 4TH PASMAE WEST AFRICA SUB-REGIONAL CONFERENCE, ABIDJAN 2016 (Evidence of Indigenous Music Elements in Art Choral Compositions of Nicodemus Kofi Badu) (Paper Presentation)
2016 August 16th-19th
Amuah, J.A. — Annual International Conference of the Association of Nigerian Musicologists. Indigenous Music in Art Choral Music in Ghana. (Paper Presentation)
2016 June 15th-17th
Amuah, J.A. — 2nd Ghana International Research Conference on Promoting Humanities Research for Development in Africa Organized by the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon. Chaired session 5 day2, and session 5 day 2.
2015, October 27th-30th
Amuah, J.A. — Accra, Ghana, International Conference for Chief Examiners for Moderating Meeting Nov/Dec Examinations West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination
2015, October 18th-23rd
Amuah, J.A. — Lagos, Nigeria, International Conference for Chief Examiners for Prelim Coordination Nov/Dec Examinations West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination
2014, October 19th-24th
Amuah, J.A — Lagos, Nigeria, International Conference for Chief Examiners for Prelim Coordination Nov/Dec Examinations West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination
2014, July 9th-12th
Amuah, J.A — 8th International African Theatre Association Conference Hosted by the Theater Arts, School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon. Chaired the 1st Plenary Session of the Second Day (Performing Politics and Culture through Music)
2014, June 10th-14th
Amuah, J.A — Ghana, Winneba, West African Sub-Regional Chapter (WASRC) PASMAE Conference: Learning Conceptual Approaches in the Teaching of Choral Music in Ghana: A Case of Harmonious Chorale Ghana). Paper Presentation.
2014, May 26th-30th
Amuah, J.A — Ibadan, Nigeria International Conference for Chief Examiners for Prelim Coordination West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination
2014, April 7th -12th
Amuah, J.A — Lagos, Nigeria International Conference for Chief Examiners for Moderation of Examination Questions West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination
2014 March 11th-14th
Amuah, J.A — 1st International Film Event Organized by the Theater Arts, School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon. Chaired the 2nd Plenary Session of the third Day (11th March 2014)
2013, October 18-29
Amuah, J.A — International Conference for Chief Examiners Ibadan, Nigeria West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination
2013 July 11th-17th
Amuah, J.A — 42nd International Conference of Traditional Music: Shanghai CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, SHANGHAI, China: The Efforts of Dor, Badu, and Annan in the transformation of traditional Music Elements into Contemporary Ghanaian Choral Music.
2013 April 8th-12th
Amuah, J.A — (Participant) International Conference for Chief Examiners, Lagos, Nigeria Senior High School Certificate Examinations
2012 December 11th -15th
Amuah, J.A — 2nd PASMAE West Africa Conference, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. The Compositional Philosophies of Amissah and Kinnah in the Western and Traditional Music Concomitance
2012 October 19th & 20th
Amuah, J.A — (Presentation) School of Performing Arts 50th Anniversary International Conference, J.H Kwabena Nketia Conference Hall, Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana Legon Promoting Choral Music Performances: The Role of Salt and Light Ministries.
2012 October 14th – 19th
(Participant) International Conference for Chief Examiners, Ibadan, Nigeria Senior High School Certificate Examinations
2012 April 17th-18th
(Presentation) Faculty of Arts Colloquium, University of Ghana, Legon. The Development of an indigenous Musical Style in the Methodist Church-Ghana (1835-Present)
2012 March 2nd -3rd 2012
(Participant) Fourth International Symposium on the Music of Africa Taplin Auditorium, Princeton University, New Jersey, USA
2011 Nov 17th -20th
(Participant) Philadelphia -Society for Ethnomusicology & Congress on Research in Dance Joint Annual Conference- Moving Music/Sounding Dance Hosted by Pennsylvania Department of Music–Sheraton Hotel
2011 October 30-Nov.3
(Participant) Dialogue: Africa Meets North America in Harlem Conference and festival (Adam Clayton Building).
2010, December 6th- 9th
(Presentation) Conference of the Pan African Society of Musical Arts Education (PASMAE) University of Education Winneba, Ghana. The Use of Traditional Music in Christian Worship: A case of “Ebibindwom” in the Methodist Church-Ghana.
2010, September 25
(Presentation) Conference of the Association Security Church Choirs- Garrison Methodist/Presby Church, Ghana Common Errors in Singing of Popular Hymns from the Methodist Hymn.
2010, 18th-29th October
International Conference for Chief Examiners Lagos, Nigeria West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination.
2010, 12th -17th April
International Conference for Chief Examiners Oshobo, Nigeria- West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination.
2009, 16th- 19th June
Nigeria West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination International Conference for Chief Examiners Ibadan, Nigeria- West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination.
2009, 30th Mar. -3rd April
International Conference for Chief Examiners, Ibadan, Nigeria West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination.
2008, 26th -31st October
International Conference for Chief Examiners, Lagos, Nigeria West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination.
2008, 13th -20th April
International Conference for Chief Examiners, Abeokuta, Nigeria West Africa Senior High School Certificate Examination.
Research & Publications
2019
Agyekum, K., Amuah, J.A., Wuaku, H. M. (2019) The role of music in Ghanaian political communication in Ghanaian Political Communication (Ed) Samuel Gyasi and Emmanuel Debrah pp.223-256
2017
Amuah, J. A. (2017) The changing trajectories of ebibindwom (Akan Sacred Lyrics) in Musical Horizons in Africa (Essays & Perspectives) A festschrift for Daniel Chipezie Agu. (ed). Femi Adedeji, Christian Onyeji and Nnamdi Onuora-Oguno pp 254-266.
2014
Amuah, J. A. (2014) Contemporary choral music performances in Ghana in The Performing Arts in Africa Ghanaian Perspectives (University of Ghana 65th Anniversary Reader), Legon (Eds). Awo Manna Asiedu, E. John Collins, Francis Gbormittah, F. Nii Yartey pp.58-67.
2014
Amuah, J. A. (2014). The development of indigenous musical styles in the Methodist Church-Ghana (1835-present) in New Perspectives on African Humanities: Beliefs, Values and Artistic Expression (eds. G.S.K Adika, G. Osom Batsa & H. Yitah) pp 151-168.
Research & Publications
2025
Amuah, J. A. (2025) Preserving Cultural Memory Through Choral Compositions: A Study of Nicodemus Kofi Badu. E-Journal of Music Research (5) (1) pp 13 – 32. DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ejomur.2025512
2025
Amuah, J.A, Acheampong, K.J.E.K, (2025) Inclusive Growth in Ghanaian Art Music: Challenging Definitions and Bridging Cultural Inequalities (5) (1) pp 33 - 45 DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ejomur.2025513
2025
Amakye-Boateng, B., Arhine, A., Amuah, J.A. & Agyekum, K. (2025) Music, dance and language as the primary elements of funerary rites for chiefs: A case study of the Chief of New Juaben. Journal of African Arts and Culture, 8(3), 53-70.
2025
Amuah, J. A, & Boakye, P. (2025) Inculturation in Ghanaian choral music: A comparative study of Ephraim Amu and Gaddiel Robert Acquaah’s artistic contributions. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research
2024
Brewu, J. K., Kquofi, S., Amuah, J. A. & Mensah, D. D. (2024). The influence of the varied musical styles in the liturgy of the Methodist Church Ghana on the attitudes of the congregants. Journal of African Arts & Culture, 7(1), 1-16.
2024
Brewu, J. K. Kquofi. S, Adom, D., Amuah. J. A, Appau, E., Asante, E.A., Amankwa, J.O (2024) The historical developments of musical styles and their functions in the liturgy of the Methodist Church Ghana. Noyam Publications.
2024
Arhine, A. Amakye-Boateng, B., Agyekum, K., Amuah, J.A. (2024) Domestic animal metaphor in Akan representing human behaviour in Nana Ampadu’s song obiara ne ne suban. Ghana Studies 26 145-170; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/gs.26.1.145
2021
Amuah, J. A. Sowah, E.N.A (2021) Interrogating the sacred secular binary in Ghanaian choral music. Journal of African Arts and Culture 5(1), 73- 89
2021
Amuah, J.A. Wuaku, H. M. (2021) Code Switching as a linguistic-compositional device in selected choral works by Ghanaian composers. Perspectives of New Music 59(2), 9-29. https://doi.org/10.1353/pnm.2021.0010.
2020
Amuah, J.A, Acheampong, K.J.E.K, (2020) Women in music: The unexplored dimension of Ghanaian choral art music tradition, Journal of the International Alliance of Women in Music 26(2) pp.
2020
Amuah, J.A., & Brewu, J. (2020) Proclaiming the kingship/supremacy of God: Textual sources of selected choral compositions of Kras Kofi Arthur. Ghana Journal of Religion and Theology (GJRT) 9(2)
2019
Amuah, J.A. Wuaku, H.M. (2019) Use of proverbs in Ghanaian choral compositions. Legon Journal of the Humanities. 30.(I) DOI: https//dxdoi.org/10.4314/ljh.v 30i1.6 133-160
2017/2018
Amuah, J.A (2017/2018) An analytical study of choral compositions of George Worlasi Kwasi Dor. Nigerian Music Review 15/17 pp.1-24.
2017
Amuah, J. A., Acquah, E.O. Dzansi Mary Mc Palm (2017) Assessment of music teachers on the poor performance of West African Examinations Council (WASSCE) Music. African Musicology 7, 1, ISSN: 1994-7712
2015
Acquah, E.O., Amuah, J. A., Annan J.F., Tsemafo Arthur, J A (2015) Synchronic study of semantics in selected Akan choral compositions in Ghana. Journal of Music and Dance 5 (4), pp. 16-23
2014
Andoh, T.E. & Amuah, J.A (2014) Creative Composition and the Indigenous Knowledge System in Ghana: Models from the Life and Compositions of Nana Afua Abasa. International Journal of Music and Performing Arts 2, (2) pp. 53-69
2014
Amuah, J.A. & Andoh T.E (2014) Roles and Functions of Ebibindwom (Akan Sacred Lyrics) Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 2 (5B) pp 708-712
2014
Amuah, J.A (2014) Promoting the performing arts in Ghana: The role of Salt and Light Ministries Journal of Performing Arts, Legon 4(4) pp 1-10
2014
Acquah, E.O, Amuah, J.A & Annan, J.F (2014) The contextual and performance dimensions of asafo music from the perspective of annual Akwambo festival. International Journal of African Society, Cultures and Traditions. 2(2) pp 50-60
2014
Amuah, J.A & Arthur, K. (2014) Appreciating Ghanaian Choral Music: George Mensah Essilfie’s Yɛdze Wo Kɛseyɛ maW’, (We ascribe to your greatness) in Perspective. Global Journal of Human Social Sciences 14(3) pp 7-13
2014
Amuah, J. A & Acquah, E.O (2014) Music analytical presentation of Newlove Annan’s mɔbɔ dawur (I will tell it to the world) International Journal of Asian Social Studies 2(4) pp 100-111.
2014
Acquah, E.O & Amuah, J. A. (2014). Thematic categorization, text interpretation and melodic relationship of songs of Ajumako Mando Kyirem Asafo No. 1. (Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities) 4(6) pp. 49-65
2014
Amuah, J.A. & Nyamful A. (2014) Digital and multimedia way out to the preservation of Ebibindwom (Akan sacred lyrics) Journal of Arts and Humanities, 3(2) pp 64-72
2014
Amuah, J.A, Ocran, D.S, & Acquah, E.O (2014) Liturgical changes in the repertory of the Methodist Church Ghana. International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research 2 (2) pp 18-25
2014
Amuah, J.A. (2014) Typology of Ghanaian choral music: Current perspectives (The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies) 2 (2) pp 85-89
2014
Amuah, J. A, Sunu Doe, E., Fiagbedzi, E.E.K, Amenyo, C.A (2014). The concept of chromaticism in Ghanaian highlife music: A Study of Kwadwo Donkoh’s wobe ku me (you will kill me). American Journal of Social Sciences, Arts and Literature 1 (1) pp 1-8
2013
Amuah, J.A (2013) Biography and adventures of George Worlasi Kwasi Dor in the discovery of traditional [musical] elements in choral music compositions. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 4(4) pp 227-235
2013
Amuah, J. A. (2013) A survey of choral art music performance scenes in Ghana. Online International Journal of Arts and Humanities. 2(10):242-247
2013
Amuah, J. A. (2013). The study and practice of theory and composition among women in Ghana. Journal of Literature and Art Studies. 3(11) pp. 718-728.
2013
Amuah, J. A & Acquah, E.O. (2013) Twenty-five years of choral music performance: contribution of Winneba youth choir (WYC) in the socio-economic development of Ghana. Journal on International Institute for Science, Technology and Education 3(19) pp. 105-112.
2013
Amuah, J. A (2013) Nicodemus Kofi Badu, his biography, and exploits in the utilization of traditional music elements in choral compositions (Journal of African Arts and Culture) 1(1) pp. 101-111
2012
Amuah, J. A (2012) The use of traditional music in Christian worship: a case of Ebibindwom in the Methodist Church (Bulletin of Theology, University of Ghana, Legon) 4(5) pp. 89-98
2009
Amuah, J. A (2009) The use of traditional musical genre as a pre- Ewuradze. (Lord) (Journal of Performing Arts) 8 (1) pp. 42-62
Research & Publications
2025
Amuah, J.A., Acheampong, J.E.K, Quansah, E.K (2025) Performing Arts Education for Ghanaian Basic Schools: “Foundations in Music, Dance, and Drama”: Book 7. Noyam Publications
2025
Amuah, J.A., Acheampong, J.E.K, Quansah, E.K (2025) Performing Arts Education for Ghanaian Basic Schools: “Developing Skills in Music, Dance, and Drama”: Book 8. Noyam Publications
2025
Amuah, J.A., Acheampong, J.E.K, Quansah, E.K (2025) Performing Arts Education for Ghanaian Basic Schools: Mastery and Expression in Music, Dance, and Drama Basic 9. Noyam Publications
2024
Amuah, J. A. & Acheampong, J. E. K (2024) A practical guide to contemporary choral management. Noyam Publications.
2024
Amuah, J. A & Addaquay, A.P (2024) The Alfreds’ basic arrangement for the piano. (Ghanaian Origin). Noyam Publications.
2022
Amuah, J.A., Acheampong, J.E.K, Quansah, E.K (2022) An introduction to music with Questions and Exercises for schools, colleges, and universities. Noyam Publications.
2019
Amuah, J.A (2019) Passion (Anthology of songs for the triumphant entry, the Crucifixion, and the resurrection). Accra. Asempa Publishers. ISMN: 979 - 0 - 9008044 - 1 - 9
2008
Amuah, J.A. (2008) Methodist Praise 1 – A supplementary Liturgical Tunes for Methodist Church - Ghana Nyakod Printing Works (231 pages)
2004
Amuah, J. A (2004) Songs for Christmas Vol. 1-Ghanaian Composers. (Solfa Edition) Accra: Ceejay Printing Press. Abeka Lapaz. (68 pages)
2014
Amuah, J. A, Acquah, E.O, Annan, J.F, Hope, S.K. (2014) Abridged and deodorized piano scores for late beginners (a collection and arrangement of local tunes for the piano) Accra. Hagan Printing Press.
2020
Amuah, J.A. (2020) Voice solo with piano and choruses for T.T.B.B. Accra. Noyam Publications. https:// 10.38159/npub.eb20504.
2020
Amuah, J.A. (2020) Choral compositions of Joshua Alfred Amuah. Accra. Asempa Publications. ISMN: 979 - 0 - 9008044 - 0 - 2
2014
Amuah, J. A. (2014) Theory of Music (The Simplest Approach) Ghana Universities Press (128 Pages)
2014
Amuah, J. A, Acquah, E.O, Annan, J.F, Hope, S.K. (2014) Abridged and Deodorized Piano Scores for Late Beginners (A Collection and Arrangement of Local Tunes for the Piano) Hagan Printing Press, Accra.
2003
Amuah, J. A (2003) Practice in Rudiments of Music with hints for working. (Grade 1) Fine Printing Press. Tema (42 Pages)
Creative Works
Amuah, J. A (Sept 2023) Hymns & their Meaning, A Performance by the 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church Choir with the head Chaplain, Recorded and Telecasted by the Wesleyan Television on the 3oth September 2023. Directed the Choir
Amuah, J. A (May 2015) Hymns & their Meaning, A Performance by the 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church Choir with the head Chaplain, Recorded and Aired by the Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation’s Uniiq fm on the 18th October 2015. Directed the Choir
Amuah, J. A (2014) Hymns & their Meaning, A Performance by the 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church Choir with the head Chaplain, Recorded and Aired by the Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation’s Uniiq fm on the 14th June 2014. Rehearsed and Conducted the Choir
Amuah, J. A. & Anku W.O (2013) Ghana Technology University College Anthem Composed & Recorded Music Department, University of Ghana Productions
Amuah, J. A. (2013) A Night with Dr. Joshua A. Amuah (A performance of my compositions by choral groups in Abura Dunkwa.
Amuah, J. A & Anku W.O, (2006) National Identification Jingle: A song for the National Identification Authority. Accra, Soundstage Productions.
Amuah, J. A & Sekyi-Baidoo, J. Y (2006) O for a thousand tongues to sing: A recording of hymns for the Association of Methodist Church Choirs-Ghana.
Amuah, J. A & Sekyi-Baidoo, J. Y (2004) Popular chants: A teaching and learning production for church choirs.
Academic Research
Amuah, J. A. (2012). The Use of traditional music elements in contemporary Ghanaian Choral music: Perspectives from selected works of George Worlasi Kwasi Dor, Nicodemus Kofi Badu and Newlove Anann. Ph. D Dissertation, University of Ghana, Legon
Amuah, J. A (2001). Performers of Ebibidwom (Akan Sacred Lyrics) and their Music: A Case Study of Good Shepherd Ebibinwdom group, Bubuashie, Accra, M. Phil Thesis, University of Ghana, Legon.
Amuah, J. A (1996) The Tailless Animal Compositions for SATB, TTBB, Voice Solo and Pianoforte Accompaniment. B.Ed, Final Composition, University College of Education, Winneba.
Research & Publications
Paper
From Ephraim Amu to Newlove Annan: Generational Factors in Ghanaian Art Choral Music Tradition
Paper
Typology of Contemporary Ghanaian Choral Music Current Perspectives (Revised)
Paper
Text and tune (tone) in Ghanaian hymnody: the Christian Asor Ndwom of the Methodist church Ghana, in perspectives
Book: Voice Solo and Piano
An anthology of Voice Solo works with Piano accompaniments for the use of schools, colleges, and universities.
Songs for Christmas Vl.2
Research & Publications
2019
Methodist Church Ghana, Association of Methodist Church Choirs Ghana. (2019). Methodist Praise 1 Supplementary Liturgical Tunes for the use of church choirs and choral groups. Nyakod Printing Press.
2005
Essuman, J.T (2005) Editing, writing to staff and typesetting of 30 Popular Akan songs (Commissioned by Ghana Publishing House)
2005
Nsiah Sarfo M.E (2005) Editing of The Heritage Academy School Anthem.
Performances
2023, October 18
Hymns and Their Meaning with 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church Choir on Wesleyan Television as the Director/Conductor of the Choir.
2015, October 18
Hymns and Their Meaning with 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church Choir on Air at Uniiq fm 7:30 am.-8:00 am: As the Director/Conductor of the Choir.
2014, June 15
Hymns and their meaning with 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church Choir on Air at Uniiq fm 7:30 am.-8:00 am: As the Director/Conductor of the Choir.
2013, August 17
A performance of my musical compositions by Church Choirs and Choral groups in Abura Dunkwa; Abura Dunkwa Wesley Methodist Church Adult Choir, Abura Dunkwa Wesley Methodist Church Junior Choir, Aburaman Senior High School Choir, Abura Dunkwa Musama Disco Christo Church Choir, Abura Dunkwa Circuit Methodist Singing Band.
2011, Oct 15
Eastman Choral Festival-Taught and Conducted the Mass choir Ghanaian Songs (Brighton High School Select Women’s Choir, Kendall Vocal Effect, Palmyra-Macedon Select Choir, Pittsford-Sutherland Concert Choir, Webster Schroeder Select Vocal Ensemble and Eastman Chorale) at Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York, USA
2011, Sept 2-4
Conducted the Mass choir of the North America Association of Methodist Church Choirs at Arlington, Virginia in a conference of the Association.
2005, Oct 20
Maestro of the Night Featured with the Uniiq F.M
2004, Dec 28
Conducted the Accra Philharmonic Choir at the International Conference Centre on Opening Ceremony of the 56th New Year School Organized by Adult Education, University of Ghana
2004, Dec 18
Carol Service Organized by the GBC for Parliament at the forecourt of Parliament House. Conducted the Accra Philharmonic and Massed Choirs.
2004. Sept 30
World Music Day at National Theatre- Conducted the Accra Philharmonic Choir among several Choirs.
2003
Busia Foundation at the National Theatre, Conducted Thousand Voices
Professional Development
2015, December 3
Seminar on Academic Publishing Resource Person: Trevor Weggins Chief Editor British Ethnomusicology Forum
2014, August 9th
The Responsibilities of Choir Executives as a Resource Person to the Association of Security Services Church choirs
2014, January 28
Training Workshop for Academic Staff on Examination Systems. @ Balm Library, University of Ghana, Legon
2013, 19th-21st November
write shop organized by the School of Performing Arts (Group Leader for Group D) at Marina Hotel, Dodowa.
2013, 4th-6th December
Proposal Writing Workshop Organized by the Carnegie, University of Ghana Legon at Wetlands Auditorium.
2007
Resource Person- Translation of Evangelical Presbyterian Church Ewe Hymn Book to Akan- Ho Chances Hotel.
2007, 13th -16th December
Workshop for District Cultural Officers, Music/Dance Masters as Resource Person at Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS)
2005, 7th – 9th Nov.
Accra -International Finalization of Marking Scheme, Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Nov/Dec (Private Candidates)
2005, 31st Oct – 4th Nov.
Nigeria-West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination International Moderating Committee Meeting
2005, June.
Accra – West African Examinations Council Finalization of Marking Scheme SSSCE
2004, October
Accra -West African Examination Council: Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Music Moderating Committee Meeting
2004, June
Accra - West African Examination Council: Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Music setter for Music.
2003, Oct.
Accra-West African Examination Council: Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Music Moderating Committee Meeting
Professional Engagements
Nov. 5-7, 2025
Chairman for Parallel Sessions at the 2025 Annual International Research Conference
Working Party for WAEC & NaCCA
2025
Item Writing Workshop
2025
Development of Curriculum for Senior High School Music
2025 (February 6-8)
Editorial assessment of papers to be included in the 1st edition of Dambai College of Education DACE journal (Jotel)
2024 (December 15)
Member: Editorial Board Journal of Dambai College of Education)
2024 (Nov. 11-17)
Writing Workshop to Develop Curriculum and Teaching and Learning Materials For SHS, SHTS And Stem Subjects National Council Curriculum & Assessment at Tomerik Hotel, East Legon Accra)
2020 (October 22)
Panel Member-National Accreditation Board in the Assessment of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Music at Wisconsin International University College, Agbogba, Accra.
2019 (November 13)
Panel Member-National Accreditation Board in the Assessment of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Bachelor of Music, Diploma in Music, Master of Arts (Music) Master of Philosophy (Music) Doctor of Philosophy (Music) at University of Education, Winneba.
2018 (June 6)
Panel Member-National Accreditation Board in the Assessment of Bachelor of Music at University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.
2018 (April 16th- 21st May April 30- May 5-2018)
Curriculum Development for University College of Education (Member of University of Ghana Team)
2017 (Dec. 18)
Panel Member-National Accreditation Board in the Assessment of Bachelor of Education in Music at Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra.
2017 (Oct. 3,)
Panel Member-Selection interview for Music Teacher VRA Schools, Akuse.
2014 January to Present
Reviewer- Journal of Literature and Art Studies. USA
2014 February to Present
Reviewer-Globus, Journal of the Methodist University College, Ghana.
2013 August
Composed and Recorded the Ghana Technology University College Anthem
2012 Sept
Selected the Best Church Anthem among 5 entries for Redeemed Baptist Church, Adenta.
2009
Composed the Calvary Baptist Church 40th Anniversary Anthem
2008, June
Expert Reviewer-Ghana Education Service Senior High School Music Syllabus at Ajumako
2008, 7th -18th April
Member -Tutorial Staff- April School Organized by Mido Productions at St Paul’s Lutheran School-Kanda
2007, Oct-Dec
National Coordinator, Ghana @ 50 Celebrations - Ghanaian Religious Choral Music Festival in all Regions
Academic Supervision
| S/R No. | Year & Prog. | Name | Thesis Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 PHD | Armaah James Varrick | Aseda Nka Onyame: A Contemporary Composition For Multiple Keyboard Synthesizers As Accompaniment For Choral Performances |
| 2 | 2021 PH.D | Twum-Barimah, Peter | An Exploration of Compositional Techniques Among the first two Generations of Ghanaian Choral Art Music Composers. |
| 3 | 2017 PH.D | Amakye-Boateng Benj. | Music of Tabom: Its cultural background and style |
| 4 | 2023 M.Phil | Onche, Rajesh Ugbabe | Emergent/Divergent Sonic Identities: Post-Colonial Orchestral Composition In Ghana And the Use Of Traditional Elements (With An Accompanying Original Composition) |
| 5 | 2022 M.Phil | Adams, Paul Ohemeng | Ghanaian Highlife Music: An Analytical Study of The Musical Construct and Compositional Practice Of Burger Highlife Music. |
| 6 | 2020 M.Phil | Acheampong, J.E. K | The study of intercultural creativity of George Mensah Essilfie |
| 7 | 2020 M.Phil | Ebonyi, Doris | Solo artistry in Ghanaian highlife music: A study on Ofori Amponsah |
| 8 | 2017 M.Phil | Sowah, E.mmanuel Nii Adjei | Bridging Genres: Experience Choral & Highlife in Ghanaian Orthodox Churches |
| 9 | 2017 M.Phil | Afful, Samuel Kwame | A Generation of and Aspiration in Ghanaian choral composition: Alfred Entsua-Mensah & John Gershom Koomson Inspiration |
| 10 | 2017 M.Phil | Nnalue, Peter | Non-Lexical Vocables: A Translative Ideology in the Choral Works of Alvan-Ikoku Nwamara |
| 11 | 2016 M.Phil | Edmundson, John | Ghanaian Musical idioms and the creation of book musical theatre: A case study of Efua Sutherland’s “The marriage of Anansewaa” |
| 12 | M.Phil 2016 | Esson, E. D. K | The contributions and development of Youth Choirs in Ghana |
| 13 | M.Phil 2016 | Allotey Pappoe, Genevieve | An Original Composition Using Elements From Fumεfumε Music |
| 14 | M.Phil 2016 | Hulla, Witty Y. | Change and Continuity of Edzoxoxo Linyimewavu of the People of DzogbefemeAvatime |
| 15 | M.Phil 2015 | Gyima-Aboagye, E. K. K. | An Analytical Study of The Choral. Compositions of James Tsemafo Arthur |
| 16 | M.Phil 2015 | Armaah, James Varrick | Text and tune in Ghana Hymnology: A case of the Christian Asor Ndwom |
| 17 | M.Phil 2015 | Twum-Barimah, Peter | An analytical study of selected Catholic Masses composed by Anthony K. Yebuah |
| 18 | M.Phil 2014 | Tsatsu, Dominic | Christianization of Agbemavor Music of the people of Otwitri, Eastern Region |
Academic Supervision
| S/R No. | Year & Prog. | Name | Thesis Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 B. A | Amanda, Tenu | My Journey -A Composition |
| 2 | 2023 B.F.A | Ansah Asare, Joseph | |
| 3 | 2020 B.F.A | Grandjean, J. T. | Music composition for choral |
| 4 | 2020 B.A | Yeboah, Derric Sefa | Music composition for guitar |
| 5 | 2020 B.F.A | Nortey, P. A | Recital Notes for Voice Performance |
| 6 | 2012 B.F.A | Aryee, Emmanuel | The maturing process in musical composition: The case of Ludwig Van Beethoven |
| 7 | 2013 B.A | Esson, E. D. K | The Contributions of Ernest C. Bilson Jnr. and Kras Kofi Arthur to the Musical Culture in the Methodist Church-Ghana |
| 8 | B.A 2013 | Awuletey, D.N.I | The Effects of Drumming in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana: A Case of Osu Ebenezer Congregation |
| 9 | 2008 B.F.A | Amissah, E. | Analytical and programme Notes to a Public Performance of Selected Pieces |
| 10 | 2006 B.F.A | Essandoh, R.H | Analytical and programme Notes to a Public Performance of Selected Pieces |
Academic Examination
Ph.D
2024
Ohene-Okantah Michael jnr. (2024) A recontextualization of Osoode Music
2021
Aidoo, Stephen (2021) Standardization of Ghanaian Traditional Musical Instruments: A Study of The Atɛntɛbɛn and Gyil
2016
Arhine Adwoa (2016) Musical and Social Practices in Fante (Bentsir) Women’s Adzewa songs from Cape Coast
2016
Amakye Boateng Ben. (2016) Music of the Tabom: Its Cultural Background and Style
2024
Amos Tettey, A (2024) Johann Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo: The Man and His Musical Works.
2024
Gjabletey, E (2024) Music and Homeland Memories: A Musical Ethnography of The Gonja Community in Accra, Ghana.
2023
Naabano, L. (2023) A Study of Anlee and KϽϽRe Music Of Dagaaba Women In the Upper West Region Of Ghana
2024
Haizel M. A. (2024) Exploring the Concept of African Pianism In Ghanaian Popular Music: A Piano Re-Creation Of Yaa Amponsah
2023
Batsa Mawulorm Akua (2023) Music Making and Well-Being in Older Adults in Ghana: A Case Study of The Musical Friends of Reginald Amoonoo
2015
Hulla, W. Y. (2015) Change and Continuity of Edzoxoxo Linyimewavu of the People of Dzogbefeme-Avatime
2015
Amissah, S. (2015) Music in Football: A Study of Chapter ‘O’ Of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club
2015
Gyima-Aboagye, E. K. K. (2015) An Analytical Study of The Choral Compositions of James Tsemafo Arthur.
2014
Aidoo S. (2014) Saxophone Solos in Ghanaian Highlife Music: An Analytical Study of The Tempos and the Ramblers International Bands (MPhil Thesis)
2013
Oppong E. (2013) The Lunsi Traditional Music of the Frafras in Tamso (M. Phil. Thesis)
2013
Arhin, B. (2013) The Interplay between Ghanaian Popular Music and Neoliberalism. (M. Phil Thesis)
2013
Ferguson, E. J. (2013) The use of indigenous Ghanaian elements in contemporary orchestral music. (M. Phil Thesis)
2013
Anderson, E. J. (2013) The role of a Ga popular musical style in Ghanaian cultural renaissance: A case study of the Wulomei cultural group. (M. Phil Thesis)
(External Examination)
2025
Elikplim Adzroe (2025) The Vessel: A Story-Based Musical Composition for The Military Band
2023
Dawson, Nana Amowee (2023) Perpl Greyps: Kodzi In 3re Beatz
2023
Achire, Emmanuel Tachie (2023) “Abrabɔ Mu Nsɛm” (Life Entails a Lot): Musical Pieces Based on The Story About Ammfa Annkyɛ Yɛ Haw” (Unforgiveness Is Worrying).
2021
Komabu Wisdom (2021) Self-Serving: A Musical Fable Towards the Enhancement and Preservation Of Eʋe Folktales
2022
Sarbah, Jehoshaphat (2022) The Yaa Amponsah Effect: An Analytical Study of a Popular Ghanaian Guitar Riff
2021
Ashun, Gabriel (2021) Music Education in Colleges of Education In the Central Region of Ghana: Factors Affecting Students Enrolment
2015
Ahenkora, Kwesi Essel (2015) Trumphopia: A trio for Trumpet, Euphonium and Piano
2015
Wisdom Komabu (2015) Ghettoize: A Twenty-First Century Composition for the Piano
2015
Thompson, Reginald Ebow (2015) Reminiscence: Horns of the Gold Coast Big Bands
2015
Dawson, Nana Amowee (2015) Asamanasaw: A Twenty-First Century African Classicism on the Dance of the Dead
2014
Addaquay, Alfred Patrick (2014) Africanist Sonata (Sonata in African Idiom for Piano
(External Examination)
2025
Mohammed Bello Zuberu (2025) Language Preference and Literacy Development Among Lower Primary School Children of Culturally Diverse Parents in Selected Northern Regions of Ghana.
(Internal Examination)
2022
Nyanin, Francis Anani (2022) Adult Students And Keyboard Playing: A Case Study Of Music Students At The University Of Education, Winneba.
2020
Acquah, Emmanuel Obed (2020)
2022
Nelson Kofi Zanga (2022) Stylistic Study of Five Selected Compositions of Robert Komla Ndo
2015
Atta Ghunney, Edwin (2015) Gyamkaba: An original composition derived from Asafo Songs of Aboakyer Festival of Winneba
2015
Adiakpor, Mawuse (2015) Folk Songs in Early Childhood Education: A Study in some selected schools in Afadjato- South District
2015
Adjerakor, Gideon Justice (2015) The Role of Musical Arts in the Early Childhood Education: A Study of Some Selected Early Childhood Centers in the Krachi East District
Professional Experience
September 2025
President, Association of Security Services Church Choirs Ghana.
2023 to current
Resource Person, Association of Methodist Church Choirs Ghana.
September 2023-2025
President, Association of Security Services Church Choirs Ghana.
2021 to Date
Resource Person Associations of Methodist Church Choirs & Evangelical Presbyterian Church Choirs Union
2012-2015
Vice President-Association of Security Services Church Choirs-Ghana
2011-2012
Choirmaster/Organist Ghana Wesley Methodist Church Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
2004 – 2008
National 1st Deputy Director of Music (Association of Methodist Church Choirs-Ghana)
2002 – 2004
National 2nd Deputy. Director of Music Association of Methodist Church Choirs – Ghana
2001 – 2003
Director of Music Association of Security Services Church Choirs -Ghana
1996 – 2002
Diocesan Director of Music-Cape Coast Diocese of the Methodist Church
1998 – 2012
Deputy Director of Music, Accra Accra Philharmonic Choir
1998 – Present
Director of Music 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church
Professional Experience
2023 August 12
Principal Adjudicator Winneba Diocesan Singing Competition at Breman Asikuma.
2015 December 21-23
Principal Adjudicator National Music & Cultural Festival (Ghana Education Service) Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi.
2014, July 18
Principal Adjudicator Greater Accra Regional Festival of Arts, (Ghana Education Service) Odorgono Snr. High School, Accra.
2013 November 7th
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Principal Adjudicator, National Choral Competition for Youth Choirs in Ghana Organized by the Ghana Tourism Authority
2013 August
Principal Adjudicator of National Union of Catholic Church Choirs, Sakumono, Tema.
2012, August
Principal Adjudicator, National Union of Catholic Church Choirs Tema New Town.
2012 August 26th-29th
Principal Adjudicator National Festival of Arts, (Ghana Education Service) Kumasi Jubilee Park.
2010, 6th -10th September
Principal Adjudicator National Festival of Arts, (Ghana education Service) Cape Coast Jubilee Park.
2010, 28th August
Principal Adjudicator, National Union of Methodist Singing Bands- Odogorno Senior High School, Accra.
2010, 28th- 30th June
Principal Adjudicator Eastern Region Senior High/ Technical Schools Festival of Arts
2010, 30th-31st July
Principal Adjudicator, Brong Ahafo Senior High Festival of Arts, Sunyani.
2010, 27th-29th June
Principal Adjudicator, Greater Accra Region Festival of Arts, Accra.
2008 June-December
Chief Judge – “Soul Search” A search for the best unrecorded gospel artiste on TV
2007 15th -18th April
Adjudicator, National 2nd Cycle Music and Cultural Festival. Sunyani
2005, 28th Oct
Principal Adjudicator – Diocesan Singing Competition Kumasi Dioceses 15 Circuits, Kumasi, Bantama Methodist Church.
2005 Oct
Principal Adjudicator – Diocesan Singing Competition Cape Coast Dioceses 18 Circuits Assin Manso Secondary School
2005
Principal Adjudicator – Diocesan Singing Competition Accra Dioceses 12 Circuits Accra, Freeman Methodist Church
2005
Adjudicator – Diocesan Singing Competition Tema, Dioceses 13 Circuits Kpone Methodist Church
2004
Asst Adjudicator – National Union of Methodist Singing Band 13 Dioceses 2004 Sunyani
2004
Principal Adjudicator - Eastern Region 2nd Cycle Schools Music and Cultural All Secondary Schools in Eastern Region Aburi Girls Secondary School.
2000
Principal Adjudicator-National Union of Methodist Singing Bands-Ghana 10 Dioceses Winneba Ebenezer Methodist church
1998
Assistant Adjudicator- Diocesan Singing Competition-Association of Methodist Church Choirs- 14 Circuits Sekondi Diocese Takoradi.
Political Experience
2000
Parliamentary Candidate Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese Constituency On the ticket of National Reformed Party 2000 General Elections
Professional Memberships
2014-Date
American Choral Directors Association-USA
2010- date
Pan African Society of Musical Arts Education (PASMAE)
2012-Date
Society for Ethnomusicology-USA (SEM)
1990-date
Ghana Music Teachers’ Association (GMTA)
2012-date
International Conference of Traditional Music (ICTM)
Performing Arts Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PATAG)
since 2003
University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
since 1980
Association of Methodist Church Choirs Ghana. (GHAMECC)
since 2004
Association of Security Services Church Choirs (ASSECC)
University Service
February 2025
Chairman, Committee to review courses for accreditation Due March 2025
November 2024
Member: Committee to Develop Proposal To Streamline Part-Time Recruitment, Including Transport Claims for Part Timers In The College Of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon
January 2021 to Date
Member-Academic Board University of Ghana, Legon
January 2021 to Date
Member-Academic Board College of Humanities University of Ghana, Legon
October 2020 to date
Member – University of Ghana’s Representation on the Academic Board of St. Peter’s Seminary, Cape Coast.
August 13, 2020, to October 31, 2020
Member-Committee to investigate the studentship of Mr. Bernard Adjirackor
August 2020 to date
Member-Academic Board (College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon)
August 2020 to date
Member-Academic Board (University of Ghana, Legon)
2019 to 2020
Examiners Board member (College of Humanities of Ghana, University of Ghana, Legon).
2017 to date
Member-College of Humanities Examination Malpractice Committee.
2017 to date
Member Univ. of Ghana Representation on Admissions Board for the National Film & Television Institute (NAFTI)
2016-2017
Member, Committee to Assess Provost’s Publications Awards in the Humanities- 2016
2016
Member, Committee to Organise the 2nd College of Humanities International Research Conference, University of Ghana, Legon.
2015
Chair Department of Music Syllabus Review Committee
2014
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Performing Arts, School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon
2014
Member, College Research Board, College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon
2014
Member, Academic Board, College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Legon.
2014 July & Nov 19-22
Committee to Modify Existing, and Develop New programmes for the Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon
2014- 2018
Member, School Management Committee, School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon
2014-2016
Member: University of Ghana Scrutineers
2013 to date
Member: Editorial Board, Legon Journal of Humanities
2013-2014
Member: Faculty Board, Faculty of Arts, University of Ghana, Legon.
2012-Present
Chair: Departmental Graduate Committee.
2012/2013
Course Advisor: Level 100
2012 to Present
Member: Faculty of Arts Colloquium Planning Committee.
2012/2013
Member: Committee for the Printing of Examination Questions at the University of Ghana, Legon Both (Regular and Distance)
2012/2013
Hall Tutor: Mensah Sarbah Hall, University of Ghana, Legon.
2010
Member, Special Committee for the Printing of Examination Questions at the University of Ghana, Legon
2007/2008
Member Department of Music Syllabus Review Committee
2007-2009
Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Arts, University of Ghana
2007/2008
Member, Academic Board University of Ghana, Legon
2007/2008
Member, Faculty of Arts Colloquium Planning committee-
2007/2008
Member, ICT committee – School of Performing Arts.
2003-2010
Examinations Officer- Dep’t of Music
2003-2010
Member, Examiners Board – University of Ghana, Legon.
External Service
Oct 1, 2025
Member of Council: Akim State College, Akim Asene in Akim Oda.
1st August 2024
Member of Advisory Board, Association of Methodist Church Choirs Ghana
2023
Member Board of Governors, Aburaman Snr. High School, Abura Dunkwa.
2019 – date
Chairman, Board of Governors Abakrampa Snr. High School, Abakrampa.
2023
Member 50th Anniversary Planning Committee- 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church- Accra – Ghana.
2018
Chair- Local Organizing Committee International Conference of Tradition Music Held in Ghana 8th-12th August.
2014
Member 40th Anniversary Planning Committee- 37 Military Hospital Methodist/Presbyterian Church- Accra – Ghana.
2014 June 10th-14th
Member - Local Organising committee to the PASMAE-PATAG Conference held at Department of Music Education, University of Education, Winneba.
2006 January – March
Music Coordinator Committee to organise GHANA’S 50TH INDEPENDENCE Anniversary celebration.
Professional References
(Former Ag. Dean)
School of Performing Arts
College of Humanities
University of Ghana
Legon
Department of Music
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile Ife, Nigeria
(Professor Joshua Alfred Amuah)
July 21, 2025
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