OMOTOSHO Mary Taiwo
Email address(es): momotosho@oauife.edu.ng/ marryore2019@gmail.com
Office Address: Department Of Music, Faculty Of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-6469-2186
Academic Qualifications: Ph.D. Music, M.A. Music, PGDE, and B.A. Music
Areas of Specialization: Music Theory & Composition, Performance, and Musicology
Title of M.A. Thesis:
An Evaluation Of The Compositional Techniques In The Vocal Music of Laz Ekwueme
Title of Ph.D. Thesis:
A Study Of The Compositional Styles and Techniques In Hubert Ogunde’s Theatrical Music
Ongoing Current Research:
Notation, Transcription and Compilation of Hubert Ogunde’s Theatrical Music. 2. Musical Impact on General Day to Day Activities.
Publications:
Omotosho, M.T. & Abiodun, F. (2022). “Pathos in the Structure of Laz Ekwueme’s Choral Music: Hombe”. Journal of the Association of Nigerian Musicologists (JANIM), No. 16, Issue 1, pp.158-170. https://do.doi.org//10.4324/Jane.v16il.12 2.
Omotosho, M.T. (2021a). “The Art of Constructing Omele Adamo Drum: A Pictorial Demonstration Model”. Journal of the Association of Nigerian Musicologists (JANIM), Volume.15, No. 1, pp.170-191. 3.
Omotosho, M.T. (2021b). “Gender Divide in Music Profesion: Implications for Musical arts Education”. Journal of Nigerian Music Education, Society of Music Educators of Nigeria (SOMEN). No.13, pp.59-74. 4.
Omotosho M.T. (2020). “An Overview of Laz Ekwueme’s Exploration of Texts in His Vocal Music Compostions”. Nigerian Music Review (NMR). Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. No.18, pp.166-188. 5.
Omotosho, M.T. (2019a). “The Impact of Social Media on Hubert Ogunde’s Music Compostions “. Social Media, Humanities and Security. Adeoti, G., Abiodun, F., Olaosun I. & Oladosu, O. (Eds). Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. pp.179-193. 6.
Omotosho, M.T. (2019b). “A Comparative Analysis of Ore Meta (Three Friends), (A Yoruba Folksong) as Re-Composed by Akin Euba and Laz Ekwueme”. Nigerian Music Review (NMR). Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. No.14, pp.133-156. 7.
Omotosho, M.T. (2017). ” Laz Ekwueme: The Journey of A Music Legend”. Nsukka Journal of Musical Arts Research. University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Vol.4, pp.36-57. 8.
Omotosho M.T. (2016). “A Socio-Musical Analysis of Ayo Bankole’s Choral Music: Fun Mi N’Ibeji.” Nigerian Music Review (NMR). Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife. No.14, pp.133-156.
Staff Profile
In 2019, I became the first female Ph.D. holder in Music at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. I conducted the University Orchestral Band at seven (7) Induction Ceremonies of the Faculty of Pharmacy and College of Health Sciences between 2012 and 2015, and became the first and only female till date to carry out such responsibility at O.A.U. I am the composer of the renowned Lead British International School (LBIS) Anthem which is being performed in all three-state-branches (FCT-Abuja, Ibadan and Osogbo) with a Certificate of Attestation in 2010. In 2004, I was awarded the Profesor Michael Crowder Prize for the Best Graduating Student with a Grade Point Average (GPA of not less than 3.50) in Any of The Three Creative Arts Departments in O.A.U. I served as Vice-President for the Music Students Association of Nigeria (MUSAN), OAU Chapter, from 2001-2002. I introduced/pioneered Music as a subject in three International Schools in Nigeria, namely: 1. Lead British International School, Gwarinpa, FCT-Abuja – 2008. 2. Ladela Day Secondary School, Area 11, Garki, Abuja – 2004 3. Tom-Caleb International School, Ilupeju, Lagos. – 1996. In addition, I integrated the Music Curriculum for LBIS from British and Nigerian Curricula. My research activities overtime have contributed to knowledge through focus on Nigerian Music Compositions with respect to Art Music Composers and Traditional Music Composers, some of which include, the works of the first Professor of Music in Nigeria – Laz Ekwueme, and Hubert Ogunde who is regarded as the founder of Nigerian folk opera and theatre.