John Edmundson Sam — Ghanaian Music Instructor
Faculty, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Ghana. MFA in Theatre Arts; Degree in Theatre Management; Diploma in General Music. Sound designer and producer for film, radio drama, documentary, ads, and TV themes — blending African traditions with electronic music programming.
Description
Session Length
1 hr 30 mins total
5 min intro · 60 min lecture · 20 min Q&A · 5 min wrap-up
5 min intro · 60 min lecture · 20 min Q&A · 5 min wrap-up
Mode
Lecture-first (80–100%)
Pre-recorded movement clips for analysis
Pre-recorded movement clips for analysis
Audience
Educators, students, cultural programs
All levels, no dance experience required
All levels, no dance experience required
Availability
Live online · Global time zones
Institutional bookings welcome
Institutional bookings welcome
Course Overview:
A lecture‑based survey of African music focusing on style, form, texture, melody/harmony, and rhythm — paired with how music functions in ritual, religion, work, funerals, and recreation. Sessions use listening analysis, short demos, and case studies.
- Core musical elements and functional contexts
- Instrument families and ensemble roles
- From analysis to creation: sketching new music with the basics
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