MUSONFESTIVAL2014 Wrap.....GALA CHORAL CONCERT

Date: Sun., Oct. 26, 2014
Venue: Shell Nigeria Hall
Time: 6.00pm

CHORAL CONCERT PROGRAMME

Scenes from the MUSONFESTIVAL 2014 - MUSON DAY CONCERT AND COCKTAILS

Yesterday marked the 31st anniversary of the founding of the Musical Society of Nigeria. A special ceremony including a concert of varied performances by alumni of the MUSON School of Music was staged to mark the event. The night wraped up with the cutting of the anniversary cake and a Cocktail held amidst networking, fist pumping and back-pattings. A great night indeed as captured by TAIWO OLUSOLA-JOHNSON aka TOJ Concept.

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Scenes from the MUSONFESTIVAL2014 - JAZZ NIGHT

The MUSONFestival 2014 Jazz Night held on Friday the 24th of October 2014 at the MUSON Centre with ImoleAyo Balogun and Bez Idakula.... a splendid night of
exquisite music and thrill. Photo: TOJ Concept.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 @ MUSONFESTIVAL 2014 - MUSON Day Concert

MUSON, COMING OF AGE

MUSON DAY CONCERT

Featuring:               The MUSON School Alumni

Date:                       Sat., Oct. 25, 2014

Venue:                    Agip Recital Hall

Time:                        6.00pm

1.     Address                          –              Chairman, MUSON

2.     Concert                           _               

3.     Address                          –              

4.     Cutting of MUSON Cake

5.     Cocktails/Networking

THE MUSON SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

This is a body of musicians who graduated from the MUSON Diploma School of Music through an MTN Foundation scholarship. It is the largest conglomeration of trained musicians in Nigeria as at today as they boast of about one hundred and eighty (180) members.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 @ MUSONFESTIVAL 2014 - JAZZ NIGHT

JAZZ NIGHT -- parading two top of the bills musicians, the soul and soft rock guitarist and singer, BEZ IDAKULA and the saxophonist, composer, and arranger IMOLEAYO BALOGUN. Time: 6pm; Shell Nigeria Hall

MUSON YOUTH CONCERT; MUSIQUEST.

As part of the MUSON Festival 2014, 50 entries of talented young musicians were collated earlier in April and the shortlisted 15 candidates were auditioned live in June. out of those 15, six finalists were chosen to compete at the Musiquest today. It was a showcase of musical prowess by musically inclined youths at the Shell Nigeria Hall of the MUSON Centre.

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#‎MUSONFESTIVAL2014‬: Formal opening of the Exhibition

#MUSONFESTIVAL2014: Formal opening of the Exhibition, COMING OF AGE, featuring "works of old maters, young and emerging artists" at the Shell Hall of MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The exhibition, which was opened by Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi, will run till October 22.

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MUSONFESTIVAL2014: Dance

Scenes from the DANCE segment of the MUSON FESTIVAL 2014 held Monday October 20 in the Agip Hall featuring members of the Society for Performing Arts in Nigeria, SPAN led by Sarah Boulos. Photos: TOJ Concept.

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Pictures from event... MY KIND OF MUSIC!

The 2014 edition of the yearly MUSICAL SOCIETY of NIGERIA (MUSON) Festival kicked off on Thursday October 6 with the prime slot, MY KIND OF MUSIC -- an evening that paraded four outstanding personalities sharing their favourite music and reminiscing on memories behind their choices with a live audience.

 

MUSON Festival 2014 Kicks Off Today with ... MY KIND OF MUSIC

Date:     Thursday, Oct 16, 2014

Time:    6 pm

Venue:  Agip Recital Hall

An evening when outstanding personalities share their favourite music and reminisce on memories behind their choices with a live audience

GUESTS

CHIEF EMEKA ANYAOKU CFR, CON, GCVO

PROFESSOR EMERITUS AYO BANJO, JP, CON, NNOM

DR. (MRS) TOKUNBO AWOLOWO DOSUNMU

HON. CHIEF (MRS.) MOBOLAJI OSOMO, 

PROFILES

PROFESSOR EMERITUS AYO BANJO, JP, CON, NNOM 

Ladipo Ayodeji Banjo, Emeritus Professor of  English Language, University of  Ibadan, was educated at Igbobi College, Lagos; University of Glasgow, Scotland; University of Leeds, England; University of California, Los Angeles USA and University of Ibadan. He holds the following qualifications: M.A (English) Glasgow, PGDE, Leeds; PG Dip English Studies (With Distinction), Leeds; M.A. (Linguistics) University of California at Los Angeles and Ph.D (English Language), Ibadan.

THE BRILLIANCE PROMISED IN....JAGUA NANA!!....

The JAGUA NANA Cast & Crew

In Jagua Nana….

‘…we’ll give the audience brilliance… entertaining and educational piece of theatre” – Wole Oguntokun, director

My name is WOLE OGUNTOKUN and I am a theatre producer and director. I studied law at the Obafemi Awolowo University and after practising for a while, I realized that law was not my calling but theatre. Theatre has always been my passion and a profession I wouldn’t mind burning my candles for at 2am.

Festival Press Conference

        

     

THE PROMISE OF MUSON FESTIVAL 2014 (6) - ADEDOYIN JOY

“Expect Utmost satisfaction…..”

Can we get to know you?

My name is Adedoyin Joy. I play the Cello and I have been with the MUSON Symphony Orchestra for three years now and it has been very challenging and interesting.

MUSON Festival 2014… what should the people expect?

They’re going to be listening to more of African music unlike before when we have always been performing western pieces. So they should come expecting utmost satisfaction because that’s what they will get.

THE PROMISE OF MUSON FESTIVAL 2014 (5) - BIODUN ADISA

“…This year’s festival will be exciting, exhilarating…”

Tell us about yourself

My name is Biodun Adisa Timothy and I play the alto saxophone. Playing with the best orchestra in Nigeria, which is the MUSON Symphony Orchestra is the greatest thing that has happened to me. It’s been a learning and exhilarating experience for me.

How does it feel to be part of one of Fela’s songs?

To have the legendary Fela Anikulapo’s music being performed by the MUSON Symphony Orchestra is beyond exhilarating.

THE PROMISE OF MUSON FESTIVAL 2014 (4) - OLABANJI JUDE

“Our audiences will be pleasantly surprised”

Give us a brief background?

My name is Olabanji Jude and I am the Principal Cellist even though I prefer referring to myself as a Cellist. I have been with the MUSON Symphony Orchestra for three years now.

What should people expect from the festival this year?

Our patrons and audiences should expect to be pleasantly surprised because we are bringing them home.

THE PROMISE OF MUSON FESTIVAL 2014 (3) - TAIWO OMOSHOWO

“…Our patrons should expect to be refreshed… with unique African rhythm”

Can you briefly introduce yourself?

My name is Taiwo Omoshowo and I play the Cello and I have been part of the MUSON Symphony Orchestra for a year now and it has been a remarkable experience so far.

What should people expect?

Well, they have always been asking for something close to home and now they will have it. They should expect to be refreshed with something interestingly unique like the African rhythm.

THE PROMISE OF MUSON FESTIVAL 2014 (2) - DURO IKUJENYO

Can you give us a brief background on yourself?

My name is Duro Ikujenyo. I used to be Fela’s pianist in the late 70s and I am going to be working with the MUSON Symphony Orchestra to score the beginning and the end of Fela’s music.

How has it been like so far working with musicians from the younger generations?

Well, I was invited to be part of this while I was playing in Bogobiri. The younger generations, have always been my focus because we have to hand over to these young musicians. And since they look up to us and our works, we have to encourage them in their passion and profession.

THE PROMISE OF MUSON FESTIVAL 2014 (1) - TOSIN OLUWADARE

“…expect something unique… the best you’ll ever get”

Can you tell us more about yourself?

My name is Tosin Oluwadare. I play the alto saxophone and I am part of the MUSON Symphony Orchestra.

What should the people expect?

They should expect something unique and the best because that’s what they’ll get.
How has it been so far, working with the new Artistic Director?

THE NICHE - We’re coming of age – Akpata, Muson School of Music director

Director of the School of Music of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), Mrs. Marion Akpata, has affirmed that the 18-year-old annual festival organised by the institution has come of age just like the music school she runs.

Speaking exclusively to TheNiche in her office at the institution in Onikan, Lagos, on the theme of this year’s festival, which is “Coming of Age”, she said to get to the theme, they thought mainly of the school of music.

Upcoming MUSON 2014 Festival Programmes

LUXURY REPORTERS - MUSON Comes of Age

As activities are in top gear for this year’s edition of the MUSON festival, the festival committee has rolled out the activities lined up for the celebration. In a statement issued by the committee, Kitoyi Ibare-Akinsan, chairman, 2014 Festival Planning Committee says the festival is designed to reflect the theme: “MUSON, Coming of Age” as it will showcase the significant progress that the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) has made since it was founded in 1983.

Birthday Concert, In Honour of Louis Mbanefo (SAN)

As it prepares for its annual Festival (Oct16-26), the MUSON Centre hosts its Vice-Chairman, SIR LOUIS MBANEFO (SAN) to a Birthday Concert on SATURDAY October 4 at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos

Time: 6pm

 

He is a Founding Member and Trustee of (MUSON) together with Mr. Akintola Williams, Chief Ayo Rosiji, Mrs Emanuel and others. The MUSON journey started in 1983 and from then up until 2001, he was the chairman of the Artistes Committee of the MUSON, the Committee in charge of all the concerts. He graced the MUSON stage over 100 times with his performances over a period of 18 years. He was the Vice-Chairman, MUSON for eight years and in October 1995, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors of MUSON. He served in that office for six years and was later made a Patron of the Society. In December 2013, he was once again appointed Vice-Chairman of MUSON, the position in which he is currently serving.