By John Alabi
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has set plans in motion to establish Organ Studies through a partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Church Organ Projects in Nigeria (CHOPIN) and an alumnus of the university, Lanre Delano.
🚀 Don't Miss Out!
Latest jobs • Scholarships • Grants • Internships • Career tips
(Naija + worldwide) — delivered daily on our WhatsApp Channel.
The newly introduced programme is to be housed within the Department of Music, with structured procedures for applicants; a 9-month Certificate Programme that would encompass diverse aspects of foundational organ training, hymn accompaniment and liturgical/church music interpretation.
After successful completion of this stage, applicants would proceed to take a Diploma Programme expected to last for a duration of 18 months, covering areas of advanced organ performance and deeper technical training.
The alumnus explained that the programme was designed primarily to provide opportunities for classical music enthusiasts who had earlier acquired informal and formal skills and experience to obtain certifications through participation in different designed practical learning within an academic institution, stressing that it is specially designed to train only intermediate musicians who are expected to have existing relevant knowledge of the fundamentals of piano.
🔔 OFFICIAL CHANGE OF NAME MADE EASY!
Avoid delays and rejection — let professionals handle your publication quickly and stress-free.
We help you publish your change of name in:
📰 Punch Newspaper
📰 Vanguard Newspaper
📰 Other Top National Newspapers
✨ Why Choose Us?
- ✔️ Quick turnaround (3 days)
- ✔️ Budget-friendly packages
- ✔️ Reliable & trusted service
PAY ATTENTION: Follow The Lagos Voice on WhatsApp channel for latest updates
Recognising this development, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts applauded the move as a welcome idea that seeks to improve the quality and knowledge of traditional and classical music and revive organ music traditions in churches and the country at large.
He affirmed that the accreditation process is ongoing and that for a new programme implementation, it has to pass through 10 committees, out of which it has successfully passed about three committees.
To further demonstrate his commitment to investing in music culture, the music specialist equipped the already designated space within the Department of Music named the “Lanre Delano Organ Studies Room” with a Two-Manual Allen Organ, with ongoing plans for a separate building once the programme acquires full-fledged status, while also promising to provide another brand-new musical instrument with the aid of his friends and principals at Allen Organ Company, USA.
