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Precious Kufre UDOH

ASSISTANT LECTURER
college of Liberal Studies (COLBS)
Music Programme

Precious Kufre, Udoh is a lecturer of music at the prestigious Bowen University of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Iwo. Osun State. Udoh P.K is a theory and composition major who has several compositions in Ibibio, Yoruba, Igbo and English Languages with journal publications to his credit. A trained Baptist pastor who have served as an associate in New Realm Baptist Church, in the capacity of Music and Youth pastor. He has, prior to this time, served as the Orchestra Director/ Conductor and as Music Minister’s Relief in Good News Baptist Church, Surulere, Lagos, for years. He is also a Health and Safety Professional (ISPON) certified. Having passed the proposal, faculty and synopsis defence stages, he awaits a date for his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) final defence.

Education
  • B.A. Music (2011). Lagos State University, Ojo. Lagos. 
  • M.A. Music (2014). University of Lagos, Akoka. Lagos. 
  • M.Div. Church Music (2015). NBTSO. Oyo.
  • Ph.D. Music (in view). Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka.
Research

Theory and Composition; Contemporary Choral (Art) Music with keen interest in African (Indigenous) Music Composition, Conducting and Orchestration.

Institutional Service
  • Lecturer-in-charge of Orchestra/Band
  • Member, University Choir
Professional Service
  • Prepare, direct and Conduct musical concerts as the director or composer at churches and organizations for Carols, Independence, Easter and Mid-year Concerts ranging from Oratorios, Classicals, Traditional Indigenous Compositions and Orchestra performances since 2002.
  • Assistant Safety officer to Lagos State Health and Safety Commission, Alausa. Lagos State on general health and safety of designated hotels on Murtala Mohammad Airport environs. 2021-2022.
  • Safety Supervisor for Norgren-Met Ltd for the commissioning of Pneumatics Connections and Commissioning; at Nigerite Limited.
Selected Publications
  1. Udoh P.K. (2023). “Influence and Styles of Choral Music in Nigeria: The Case of Ibibio Music”. Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts (AJRMA). Vol. 16. (In progress).
  2. Udoh, P.K. (2023). “Choral Art Music Composition Accompaniment: Selected Ibibio Traditional Instruments.” THE PRODIGIOUS MUSICOLOGIST: CELEBRATING PROFESSOR AGATHA IJEOMA ONWUEKWE (UGONABO). Chapter 41. Pp. 502-512.
  3. Udoh P.K. (2022). “Emem ke Nigeria: A Didactic Ibibio Choral Music Composition.” Festchrift in Honour of the Music Maestra Professor Young-sook Onyiuke, online version at http://ojadilipublishing.com.ng/onyiuke/. Chapter 46.
  4. Udoh P.K & Nwamara A.O. (2021). “Language and Meaning of Words in Ibibio Music Composition”. Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts (AJRMA). Vol 15. 2021. Pp 206-227. Online version:  https://www.nigerianjournalsonline.com/index.php/ajrma/article/viewFile/3661/3567. 
  5. Udoh, P.K. & Nwamara A.O. (2021). “An Appraisal of Three Selected Composers of Ibibio Vocal Music.” African Journal Online (AJOL). Ogirisi: A New Journal of Africa Studies. Vol. 17 No.1 23/11/2021. Pp 143-157. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/og.v17il.8
  6. Udoh P.K. (2021). “An Ibibio Choral Work with Instrumental Accompaniment for (SATB).” An Unpublished BA project. Lagos. State University, Ojo, Lagos. https://www.nigerianjournalsonline.com/index.php/ajrma/article/viewFile/3661/3567. 
  7. Udoh P.K. (2018). “A Study of the Styles of Contemporary Choral Art Music in Ibibio Land”. An Unpublished MA Thesis. University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. https://www.nigerianjournalsonline.com/index.php/ajrma/article/viewFile/3661/3567. 
  8. Udoh P.K. (2015), “Ibibio Choral Music compositional Performance.” An Unpublished M.Div CM Programme Note. The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo.