CHAPTER SIXTEEN THE ROLES OF THE CHORAL MUSIC DIRECTORS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CHORAL MUSIC IN THE THREE SELECTED CHOIRS IN PORT HARCOURT

Precious Adokiye Omuku (PhD)

Abstract


This study assessed the role of choral music directors in teaching and learning choral music in Port Harcourt. The role of music directors seems quite colossal such that they get exhausted or overstressed thereby giving attention to the aspect of their role that requires minimal attention while other aspects that require their utmost attention tend not to get enough of their time. Also, the author sought to know if the academic qualifications of the music directors were also a factor in making them effective in their job roles. This raises concern on what exactly constitutes the role of a music director. To determine the aim of this study, three choral music groups were selected for the study in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of music directors and choristers from the case study choral music schools. A 4-point Likert scale structured questionnaire was used as a means of data collection. Findings showed that, among the case study music directors, two of them had no music education qualifications while only one had a music education qualification. Also, the music directors had various roles depending on where they functioned. A typical Music director has liturgical, administrative and pedagogical roles. The author concluded that, for a music director to be effective in his role, having a basic education certificate in music education is imperative.

 

Keywords: Choirs in Port Harcourt, choral music, roles of music directors, teaching and learning.

 


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