Advertising, Arts and MediaContractorMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Kabarak University is a private Chartered institution of higher learning that provides holistic Christian-based quality education, training, research and outreach activities for the service of God and humanity. The Master Musician is responsible for leading and conducting rehearsals and performances across African and Western music ensembles. This role involves curating repertoire, supervising sectional rehearsals, and developing performance frameworks that foster cross-cultural musicianship.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and conduct rehearsals and performances across African and Western music ensembles.
Curate, arrange, and prepare repertoire that reflects both the African musical heritage and the Western classical and contemporary canon.
Coordinate and supervise sectional rehearsals to address technical and stylistic challenges specific to African ensemble performance as well as Western instrumental performance.
Develop and implement performance frameworks that allow students to engage meaningfully with both traditions, fostering cross-cultural musicianship without compromising the integrity of either.
Qualifications and Skills
A Bachelor’s Degree in Music or related field from a recognized university.
Must have strong knowledge of and demonstrated ability to proficiently play a wide variety of Western and African musical instruments.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in performing and teaching a variety of Western and African musical instruments.
Must be a registered member of a recognized professional body such as the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) or any other relevant professional association in Kenya.
Must possess relevant professional qualifications and demonstrated competence in performance and instruction of Western and African musical instruments.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Kabarak University careers portal at careers.kabarak.ac.ke. Use the specific application link provided: Apply Now
