http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1031 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:26:50 GMT 2026-04-14T23:26:50Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11760 The spring of the ghana immigration service Regimental band, 1998-2023 Mensah, Harrison Lincoln Regimental bands have a rich history in military traditions. These bands have musicians who play woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments at parades, concerts and other forums. This thesis researched the administrative structures which have guided and continued to guide the performance of military (regimental) bands in and outside Ghana. Specifically, the research focused on the selection modalities of musicians, their musical backgrounds, and training avenues. At the core of the study was to comprehensively record the history of the Ghana Immigration Service Regimental Band. To achieve these objectives, I employed participant-observation, focus group interviews, and one-on-one interviews in addition to the review of pertinent literature. The research revealed that a Standard Operating Procedures designed for the band unit in 2013 made mention of three (3) structures i.e. Officer-In-Charge, Second-In- Command (2IC), and Band leaders. The research also revealed that the various recruitments into the band were not advertised as done for the general-duty personnel. The majority of the musicians also learnt to play their instruments from church and community bands the rote way where issues of professionalism were not given serious attention. The study concluded that the band has not had a steady recruitment of its musicians for the past 25years. It also concluded that the mode of recruitment could account for the weak background of most musicians. It is therefore recommended that a steady recruitment plan is drawn and the recruitment mode enhanced whilst recruiting musicians who have good backgrounds in Music. It is also recommended that the band unit is made semi-autonomous whilst administrative structures are formulated to regulate and enhance its smooth operations. xviii,180p; , ill. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11760 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11662 Organization And Management Of Marching Bands In Senior High Schools In Cape Coast AMISSAH, SAMUEL RIVERSON The main objective of the study was to conduct in-depth exploration into the organization and management of marching bands in senior high schools within the Cape Coast metropolis in the Central Region of Ghana. The study deepens knowledge and insight into the documentation of marching band activities in Ghanaian senior high schools. The study was guided by four specific objectives and four research questions. Qualitative research method with exploratory case study research approach was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting five schools with relevant attributes to enrich the focus of the study. Interview and observation were the instruments for data collection. The study concluded that for marching band to have it continuality school management should fine ways of raising funds for the formation of marching bands to help with the intense desire to make music their career. It was discovered that the schools effectively managed the band through institution of mechanisms that foster prudent utilization of the available funds, students’ musical experience, collaboration and social interaction in harmony with the concept of leadership. The study also revealed that the students were well organized through flexible rehearsal and performance schedules and instructional approach revolving around students’ needs. It is therefore recommended that school management of various institution should recommend professionals to train student to develop into well-disciplined good musicians. Also, teacher should conform their teachings around student needs by exhibiting patience and understanding to those students with little no musical background since it could demoralize such students. xii,159p:, ill. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11662 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11556 Investigating Factors Influencing Performance In Wassce Music Among Selected Senior High Schools In The Cape Coast Metropolis Opoku, Adunkwah Emmanuel Prince The study examined school factors influencing performance in WASSCE music among selected Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Being a quantitative research, the study used the descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The study employed purposive sampling and the census survey technique with the help of questionnaire to collect data from 440 SHS 2 and SHS 3 music students in the selected Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast metropolis for the study. Data was processed using SPSS Statistics (version 29) and was analysed using descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (ANOVA) statistics. A Bonferroni Post-Host test was further performed to compare the mean differences among the selected schools. The results indicate that a range of both internal and external school factors exert significant impact on the performance of students in WASSCE music. Furthermore, the study revealed a statistically significant difference in the means of schools in relation to the internal factors influencing music performance, thus, internal factors that influence music performance differ with respect to each school. More so, the study found that there is a statistically significant difference in the means of schools in relation to external school factors influencing music performance, thus, external factors that influence music performance differ with respect to each school. The study, therefore, recommended that the government, appropriate school authorities as well as parents provide a conducive school environment that has good climate for effective teaching and learning. Further, it is recommended that government and educational policy makers ensure that resources are allocated more efficiently to address individual school specific needs. x, 137p:, ill. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11556 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11354 Performing arts education in ghana: a case study of Public primary schools in the sunyani municipality Obosu, Mark The importance of providing learning experiences that enable the African child to acquire knowledge and understanding of the traditional music, dance, and drama of their environment and those of their neighbors‟ is now generally recognized. However, for a while, without this preparation, they will not be able to participate in the life of the communities to which they belong. This study was conducted to look at the status of performing arts education in public primary schools within the Sunyani Municipality. A descriptive survey was used for this study. Observations, questionnaires, and private interviews were accustomed to collect information from 40 (30 teachers and 10 headteachers) participants. The teachers and headteachers were selected using convenience and purposive sampling techniques, respectively. Data obtained was analyzed and the results were conferred in frequencies and percentages. To determine whether or not the curriculum contains the desired content for teaching, four of the participants akin to 66.7%, responded in the affirmative. Most respondents indicated that they needed to stumble upon a subject within the curriculum they may not teach because they had no data. This cluster accounted for 83.3% representing 25 of the teachers involved in the study. Most of the participants indicated the key challenges that affect the teaching and learning of performing arts include: “the lack of teaching and learning materials, scant time allocation for the teaching of arts strands, lack of qualified academics, lack of in-service coaching and negative view of academics towards the teaching of performing arts. It is therefore recommended that the challenges hindering the effective teaching and learning of the performing arts strands and the Creative Arts in the public basic schools be addressed to elevate the status of arts education in the municipality. xiii,133p; , ill. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11354 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z