Determining Relevance of Undergraduate University Music Curricula to the Requirements of Selected Music Job Markets in Nairobi County, Kenya

Determining Relevance of Undergraduate University Music Curricula to the Requirements of Selected Music Job Markets in Nairobi County, Kenya is a product of a rigorous and extensive research to meet the demand of employability in a dynamic technological world. The writing of this book is prompted by the local and global debates on the mismatch between higher education curriculum and the job market. The book strives to unveil this reality in music education with the aim of bridging the skill-set gap. In a very captivating language, it unearths essential job market skills in music production, music ensemble performance and music teaching. Through intensive discussions and conclusions, the proposition of a Curriculum Context Relevance Model (CuCoReM) is generated to guide the development and implementation of music teaching at the university. Precisely, this book provides a clear and elaborate description of academic and ‘soft’ skills (management skills and ethical values) critical for a Music-Job Market-Relevant graduate. Learners, teachers, educators, policy makers, curriculum specialists and designers, practitioners in creative arts, and all stakeholders in education will find this book invaluable.