Syllabus content and objectives
Official WAEC Music outline · Paper 1 & Paper 2: Theory and Composition & History/Literature
Content
Biographies and achievements of Traditional African musicians, Popular African musicians (Highlife, Afrobeat, Juju, Fuji, Waka, Afro-Pop, Afro-Reggae, Hip-Hop), Contemporary African Art musicians, Western music historical periods (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century), Black Music in the Diaspora (Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Calypso), and traditional African music roles/instruments/dances
Objective
Examine contributions of traditional African musicians (Dan Maraya, Hubert Ogunde, Mamman Shata, Kakraba Lobi); evaluate popular African genres and artists (Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, E.T. Mensah, Tuface Idibia); trace African art music pioneers (Fela Sowande, Ephraim Amu, J.H.K. Nketia); survey Western eras and major composers (Palestrina, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Stravinsky); study Black Diaspora genres (Spirituals, Jazz, Blues, Reggae); analyze traditional African instruments, structural characteristics, song categories, and traditional dances (Adowa, Fontomfrom, Bata, Atilogwu).
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