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An analytical study of selected choral works of Cosmas Worlanyo Kofi Mereku

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dc.contributor.author Obresi, I.H
dc.date.accessioned 2024-02-20T14:48:05Z
dc.date.available 2024-02-20T14:48:05Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.uri http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/2157
dc.description A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION, SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE IN MUSIC COMPOSITION JULY, 2014 en_US
dc.description.abstract This study explores the compositional stylistic traits of C.W.K. Mereku through formal analysis of his choral works. It highlights the extent to which Mereku uses traditional idioms and styles in his compositions. Through descriptive research design and analytical approach, it was found out that Mereku usually has simple melodies and his usage of tunes to text in his compositions usually follows the speech surrogate or the sound culture of the owners of the language used. Furthermore, his choral compositions cover the following themes of categorization: Sacred, Patriotic, Secular and Institutional Anthems. Out of these categories, six pieces were selected based on their stylistic approach and the arrangement used in writing. The study suggested that composers must be conversant with the language to achieve well-organized syncretic compositions that cut across all events. It is important that old composers mentor young ones to ensure stylistic continuity. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Education,Winneba en_US
dc.subject Worlanyo Kofi Mereku en_US
dc.subject choral works en_US
dc.title An analytical study of selected choral works of Cosmas Worlanyo Kofi Mereku en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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