UEW Music Ensembles Concert Celebrates Talent, Creativity and Cultural Expression
The Department of Music Education at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in collaboration with the School of Creative Arts (SCA) has held a three-day Ensembles Concert to showcase the musical brilliance and artistic creativity of students and faculty.
The concert series, held at the SCA Theatre from Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th March, 2026, treated the audience to a rich blend of choral, instrumental and African traditional music performances. The event brought together faculty members, students and distinguished guests from the university community.
The opening night on Tuesday featured a captivating performance by the Amus Chorale and the Piano Unit. The chorale enthralled the audience with melodious vocal harmonies while the piano ensemble delivered technically impressive renditions that highlighted the depth of training and musical discipline within the department.
On Wednesday, the stage came alive with the dynamic performances of the Winds Band and the Strings Ensemble. Their powerful orchestral arrangements and coordinated instrumentation created an electrifying atmosphere, earning admiration from the audience for the students’ musical dexterity and stage presence.
The concert series reached a climax on Thursday when the African Music Unit delivered a vibrant display of indigenous musical traditions. Their performance featured energetic drumming, rhythmic choreography and captivating vocal expressions that celebrated the richness of African musical heritage and left the audience thoroughly entertained.
Throughout the three-day event, Prof. Emmanuel Obed Acquah, the Dean of the School of Creative Arts, was present to support and encourage the performers, underscoring the university’s commitment to nurturing artistic excellence and creativity.
The Ensembles Concert forms part of a broader strategy by the Department of Music Education to create consistent, high-quality performance opportunities for students while contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the university and the wider Effutu Municipality.
By providing platforms for live performances, the department seeks to strengthen students’ practical musicianship, build confidence on stage and deepen appreciation for both Western and African musical traditions.
The concert series will reach its grand finale with a musical drama production, Anansegorndwom, scheduled for Thursday, 26th March, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the SCA Theatre. The anticipated performance promises yet another captivating showcase of musical storytelling and theatrical artistry, continuing UEW’s tradition of celebrating creativity through the performing arts.
