Performing arts has such areas of art and design as dance, drama, choreography, film and video, and design management. The Department of Music and Performing Arts trains students in the art of practical musicianship and music technology, taking advantage of Kenya’s quest for expertise in music and performing arts. The programmes offered cover the areas of instrumental studies, music performance and practical musicianship, piano technology, music business and media technology, deejaying, music studio management, music recording and marketing. Considerable emphasis is placed on the technological and practical aspects of music and performing arts.

Career Prospects
Most of the students go into the music industry, working in broadcasting houses, recording companies and into arts management or postgraduate studies. A variety of career opportunities in the music industry, such as: music director, songwriter, producer, instrument repair and building, piano tuning, conducting, music managers and entrepreneurs are available. While studying in the department, our students often work with professional concert organisers. They shadow experienced members of staff in such concerts as well as get involved in box office and other front house activities as well.

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