After Bweranyanji, I drove to Mbarara town in western Uganda, where I spent the night. In the morning of July 4th I continued the program with a workshop at Ntare boys school. Ntare is one
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Referred to as the "Harvard of Africa" in the 60's, Makerere University is the largest university in Uganda. Dr. Justine Tamusuza chairs the music department, which has strong links with traditional music from all parts
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On July 10th, I visited Gayaza High School, located just outside the capital, Kampala. This all girls school has an excellent reputation in the country, both in academics and music. Twenty-five students attended the workshop,
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Budo is among the oldest, and famous high schools in Uganda. The school is located on Nagalabi hill, where the Buganda Kings' coronation ceremonies take place.
On July 11th I visited a class of thirty-five
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On the afternoon of July 16th, I conducted a workshop with organists and pianists at Namirembe Cathedral. This session began with organ music. I worked with organ students Paul Luggya and Paul Africa. Although the
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