dc.contributor.author |
Obresi, I.H |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2024-02-20T14:48:05Z |
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dc.date.available |
2024-02-20T14:48:05Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2014 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/2157 |
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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 |