Certificate in Music | Wisconsin International University College, Ghana

Certificate in Music | Wisconsin International University College, Ghana
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Overview
Summary
The need to establish a music programme in Wisconsin International University
College
(WIUC), Ghana, was informed by current needs of the
Ghanaian
community,
developmental trends, activities and efforts in the Ghanaian music institutions and
entertainment industry.
The brainchild of
the music programme is
the founder and
Chancellor of the WIUC – The Rt. Rev.
Dr.
Paul
Kofi
Fynn
. T
he music programme at
WIUC was formally
communicated
about Ten (10) months ago to
a round table conference made up of
the University’s top administration and some of the nation’s top music educationists and practitioners who led the way and are currently happily teaching in our Department of Music and Multimedia studies under the school of communications.
On the heart of the chancellor
– with regards to our music programme –
was
the vision to rediscover the gift of music to humanity as a whole and the Ghanaian in
particular.
In addition, t
o consider and assess current needs for music; and to harness and equip
students to better serve musical needs
of
humanity through creativity, performance and
research work.
Furthermore,
to
enhance
the common educational st
ructure of music in the country. In view of that,
the WIUC was
to
consider and
as such
become the hub for serious undergraduate,
graduate and postgraduate studies in the areas of Music Technology (Audio-Visual Sound
Engineering, Music Underscore for Film Music and the study of Church Music in its
entirety).
Other programmes offered within our music programmes are: music education for basic school music teachers, training of special artistes (those who turn up to be stars), Jazz studies, music and events planning, and the study or proficiency of all concert and indigenous musical instruments. The University is pleased to announce the establishment of an ultra-modern sound/music recording studio.
Our studio is situated within a “cool” environment in the suburb of
Haatso

less than a mile from our main campus.
If you know anyone who shows signs of
musical gifts and desires to make music a life-long
work, please give them a gift of their lifetime by introducing them to the Wisconsin International University’s Music
Programme
.
Again, the goal of our Music
programme
is:
t
o become a talent-develop
ing
school of music
t
o link the
academy, practice and business of music
t
o train for, and
to
encourage entrepreneurship in the Music industry
Eligibility
The programme is open to anyone that can read and write.
Benefits
Outlined below are the various categories in the Department of Music & Multimedia Studies and their benefits.
The Special Artiste Programme:
The Special programme is designed to build “Stars” in the Performing Arts Industry by coaching talented musicians, tap into their musical strength, and to consolidate all musical knowledge into building a strong musicianship for the best entertainment possible.
It also offers opportunity in Song Writing and Music Production.
Music in Worship:
Stepping up knowledge in the Ministry of Music to the Christian Church and its Traditions, this course offers the opportunity for training for those who wish to expand the potency of their talents in Church Music; and to use Music as a vehicle for reaching those goals set by Ministry.
Audio Engineering:
The Wisconsin Music & audio technology programme offers a very distinctive and yet, a collaborative curriculum that approaches the art of creating sound and music, by combining problem solving methodology with improvisation. This unique combination allows our students to get accustomed to industry standard production technologies and workflows.
Film Music:
Our Film Music Programme is the first in Ghana. We have some of the most experience and celebrated Scholars in the area of Film Music studies to lead our next generation of the Film Music industry into learning the art of directly composing or expressly choosing existing Music to accompany motion pictures in the best way possible.
Instrumental Proficiency:
WIUC Music School gives the best instruction in all Concert Musical Instruments.
Voice Studies:
The WIUC voice programme boasts of a unique array of introductory, Diploma and Undergraduate courses in lyric diction, singing and languages, piano-vocal master classes, Solo Performance, Western / African Solo Repertoire, Oratorio, and Pedagogy.
Music Education:
The WIUC Music Education for Basic Music School Teachers aim at instilling the love, introducing and creating exciting ways for youngsters who like to embark on a life-long journey as music teachers to basic schoolers. Our approach to this training shares some affinities with old and classical practices of Music education, while it also, and most importantly, uses unique approaches to teaching Music, such as creative Music.
Jazz Studies:
WIUC Music School – with the firm believe that Jazz continues to be the Music of the future – specializes in broadening thinking, appreciation for, the creation and the performance of Jazz Music.
Concert and Event Planning:
An exciting programme designed for Music Business, Concert and Event Planners. The course deals with a wide range of areas, such as : How to Brand Your Event, Create a Master Plan, Determine Administrative Processes, Identify and Establish Partnerships & Sponsors; Create a Publicity Plan, Establish a Budget, and Determine Evaluation Process.