Challenges and Perspectives in Music Education

Leonard Oscar, a Tanzanian musician and teacher, discusses the challenges of music education in Tanzania. He highlights the lack of music literacy and the absence of music in school curriculums. Oscar calls on the government to reintegrate music education into schools to nurture talent from a young age. He emphasizes the importance of music in preserving culture and promoting tourism, urging action to prevent the loss of cultural heritage.

What is Leonard Oscar's profession?

• Politician

• Engineer

• Musician

• Doctor

Where is Leonard Oscar currently located?

• Kenya

• Mozambique

• Tanzania

• Uganda

What issue does Leonard highlight about Tanzanian musicians?

• Lack of instruments

• Lack of audience

• Lack of music literacy

• Lack of venues

What is Leonard's view on the role of politicians in music education?

• They have solved the issue

• They see the issue as normal

• They are unaware of the issue

• They are very supportive

What is the main challenge faced by music educators in Tanzania?

• High tuition fees

• Lack of qualified teachers

• Students starting at a very low level

• Insufficient school facilities

What does Leonard Oscar request from the government?

• Hire more music teachers

• Build more music studios

• Bring back music education to schools

• Increase funding for music festivals

What does Leonard suggest should be included in the school syllabus?

• Music production techniques

• Advanced music theory

• Music education

• International music history

How does Leonard suggest music can help promote tourism?

• By creating music-themed parks

• By selling music albums

• By using music to showcase culture

• By organizing international concerts

What is the potential consequence of not documenting musical talent, according to Leonard?

• More music piracy

• Loss of cultural heritage

• Decrease in music sales

• Fewer music teachers

What does Leonard believe is necessary for building music properly?

• More music competitions

• Understanding and documenting music

• More music awards

• Higher music royalties