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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.

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Professor Joshua Alfred Amuah

Prof. Joshua Alfred Amuah

Associate Professor of Music

University of Ghana

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Personal Information

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)24 020-7400

Telephone (Mobile)

+233(0)24 020-7400

Telephone (Office)

+233(0)20 859-0221

Nationality

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

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ATTENDED WITH DATES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

AWARDS

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

Academic Appointments & Affiliations

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

Administrative Appointments

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

Lecturer: University of Ghana, Legon

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

Teaching Assistant: University of Ghana, Legon

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

TEACHING & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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

PART TIME AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS

2020 — 2024

Visiting Lecturer

Department of Music Education, University of Education, Winneba

Courses Taught

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

2013 — 2018

Visiting Lecturer

Department of Music Education, University of Education, Winneba

Courses Taught

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

Hall Tutor

Mensah Sarbah Hall, University of Ghana, Legon.

2009

Acting Head, Department of Music

University of Ghana, Legon. August – September.

2006 — 2008

Methodist University College Ghana

Dansoman. Subjects taught: Rudiments, Theory and Composition of Music; Score Reading, Form and Analysis; Perspectives in Church Music Education.

2005 — 2006

Ghana International School

Cantonments, Accra. Subjects and classes taught: Secondary Forms 1 & 2 (Music).

2004 — 2005

Silicon Valley International School

Ofankor Barrier. Subjects and classes taught: Grades 4–6 (Music).

2003 — 2004

The Light Academy

Adenta. Subjects and classes taught: Stages 1–6 (Music).

Academic Service

EXAMINERSHIP

2025

External Examiner

Faculty of Basic Education, University for Development Studies, Tamale.

2024 — Present

External Examiner

Department of Music, Wisconsin International University College, Accra.

2024 — Present

Chief Examiner

Creative Arts & Design (Performing Arts), Basic Education Certificate Examination.

2018 — Present

Chief Examiner (Music)

Colleges of Education affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon.

2014 — Present

External Examiner

Department of Music, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.

2014 — Present

External Examiner

International Baccalaureate, United Kingdom.

2014 — Present

External Examiner

Department of Music, University of Education, Winneba.

2006 — Present

External Examiner

School of Music & Creative Arts, Mozano.

2012 — Present

Internal Examiner

Department of Music, University of Ghana, Legon.

2012 — 2016

External Supervisor

Mature Entrance Examinations on behalf of the University of Ghana at Christian Service University College, Kumasi.

2002 — 2003

Assistant Examiner

Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast.

2001 — Present

Chief Examiner

West African Senior High School Examinations (Music).

Academic Engagements

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

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

RESEARCH AND MAJOR PUBLICATONS

BOOK CHAPTERS

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

JOURNAL ARTICLES

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

BOOKS

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

COMPACT DISC (CD)

01

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

02

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

03

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

04

Amuah, J. A. & Anku W.O (2013) Ghana Technology University College Anthem Composed & Recorded Music Department, University of Ghana Productions

05

Amuah, J. A. (2013) A Night with Dr. Joshua A. Amuah (A performance of my compositions by choral groups in Abura Dunkwa.

06

Amuah, J. A & Anku W.O, (2006) National Identification Jingle: A song for the National Identification Authority. Accra, Soundstage Productions.

07

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.

08

Amuah, J. A & Sekyi-Baidoo, J. Y (2004) Popular chants: A teaching and learning production for church choirs.

Academic Research

THESES/COMPOSITIONS WRITTEN

01

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

02

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.

03

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

WORK IN PROGRESS

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

EDITED MUSICAL WORKS

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

MAJOR 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

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

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

MAJOR CONSULTANCIES & COMMISSIONS

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

THESES 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

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISOR

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

EXAMINED THESES

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON

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

M.Phil

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)

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

(External Examination)

Ph.D

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

M.Phil

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

UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, TAMALE

(External Examination)

Ph.D

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.

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA

(Internal Examination)

Ph.D

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)

M.Phil

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

OTHER EXPERIENCES

CHOIRMASTERSHIP/MUSIC DIRECTORSHIP EXEPERIENCE

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

MAJOR ADJUDICATIONS

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 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2000

Parliamentary Candidate Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese Constituency On the ticket of National Reformed Party 2000 General Elections

Professional Memberships

PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNED SOCIETIES

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

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA COMMITTEES & BOARDS

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

COMMITTEES & BOARDS OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

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

REFEREES

Prof. Kofi Agyekum

(Former Ag. Dean)

School of Performing Arts

College of Humanities

University of Ghana

Legon

Prof. Michael O. Olatunji

Department of Music

Obafemi Awolowo University

Ile Ife, Nigeria

(Professor Joshua Alfred Amuah)

July 21, 2025

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