The Growth and Development of Choral Music in Ghana: The Contributions and Aspects of the Choral Style of Ephraim Amu

Abstract

Choral music has seen tremendous growth and development since colonial times when the Ghanaian was first introduced to Western music, especially the hymn and anthem. Many composers of substance have contributed to this growth and development, but it is the work of Ephraim Amu, more than any other, which helped shape the direction of growth of choral music in Ghana. This paper looks at the man Ephraim Amu, his background and formative years, his contributions to choral music in Ghana and some aspects of his choral style, drawing on his choral works.