• Under the School of Music and Media, the University offers a variety of Diploma and Bachelor's degree programs that seamlessly blend your love for music with complementary fields.
  • The School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences also offer Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)-compliant combinations that provide a well-rounded education. This allows you to pursue your musical aspirations while exploring subjects like History, Geography, Kiswahili, and more.

1. Kabarak University

Are you a music enthusiast seeking an institution to nurture your talents? Look no further. Kabarak University stands out in training and practice.

So far, universities from South Africa, and West Africa, the two regions known for their lead in higher education, have come to bench mark at Kabarak University, School of Music and Media. Just to mention a few are the University of Ibadan—top university in Nigeria and University of Venda, among others.

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Under the School of Music and Media, the University offers a variety of Diploma and Bachelor's degree programs that seamlessly blend your love for music with complementary fields. The School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences also offer Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)-compliant combinations that provide a well-rounded education. This allows you to pursue your musical aspirations while exploring subjects like History, Geography, Kiswahili, and more.

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For Diploma and Degree programs, you can choose from options such as Music and CRE, Music and History, Music and Geography, Music and Kiswahili, Music and Mathematics, Music and Computer Studies, as well as Music and Business Studies.

Delve deeper into the world of music through the Kabarak Community Music School (KCMS), where you can hone your skills in a variety of instruments, including Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Cornet, Saxophones, Clarinet, and Voice. Explore the realms of Contemporary Dance, Music Theory, Songwriting, and DJ Skills.

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For those seeking a more specialized academic journey, the School of Music and Media offers advanced programs, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Music with specializations in Music Education, Music Composition, Ethnomusicology, Musicology, Church Music, and Music Therapy. The Master of Music program also presents opportunities to specialize in Music Education, Musicology, Music Composition, and Church Music.

Additionally, the University provides Bachelor's Degree programs in Music Production Technology, Music Theory and Composition, as well as Diploma and Certificate programs in Music and Performing Arts, covering areas such as Music, Theatre Arts, and Music Production.

By the end of the program, a graduate is expected to be able to compose various works in Music based on Biblical teachings and doctrines. Would you want to take this course? We would like to hear your response in the replies.

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For more information regarding this course visit https://kabarak.ac.ke/ and download prospectors here https://kabarak.ac.ke/images/downloads/docs/kabarak_university_prospectus.pdf

2. Others

You can also search other universities and colleges which offer music training in the country. At a time when most young musicians require professional skills and knowledge in their content creation, going to a school which gives you value for your money is paramount. All the best!