Choir Management in Ghana: Overcoming Challenges to Sustain Musical Culture and Community Engagement

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to examine the unique challenges faced by choir directors in Ghana and provide recommendations for managing and thriving in this context. It aims to highlight the importance of resilience, resourcefulness, and cultural sensitivity in navigating the funding con...

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Authors: Arkhurst, Kow (Author) ; Oduro, Isaac (Author) ; Dodoo, Nii (Author) ; Adu4, Maxwell (Author) ; Edusei, Comfort (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: AJPO 2023
In: European journal of philosophy, culture and religion
Year: 2023, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 64-78
Further subjects:B Choir Management
B Ghanaian Choirs
B Funding Constraints
B Cultural Inclusiveness
B Cultural Challenges
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