The National Theatre of Ghana has reopened its Music Education Department with an Open Day Programme held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Theatre’s premises in Accra.
The event brought together students, educators, artists, and cultural enthusiasts. It celebrated creativity, learning, and the performing arts as key drivers of national development.
This relaunch marks a renewed effort by the Theatre to advance arts education and nurture young talent. It also seeks to promote cultural appreciation through music and performance.
Participating schools showcased their skills in dance, drama, debate, and music. Their performances highlighted the power of creative expression in education.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Ato Quayson, Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, welcomed guests and stressed the importance of reconnecting with one of the Theatre’s core pillars — arts education.
He explained that the restored department would provide a platform for young people to explore their creativity. Moreover, it would help schools integrate performing arts into their academic programmes.
“The aim of this initiative is to reintroduce a vital arm of the Theatre,” Mr. Quayson said. “It seeks to nurture young talent, promote music literacy, and celebrate Ghana’s artistic heritage. Through these programmes, we hope to create opportunities for children and youth to develop their creative potential.”
The Open Day Programme is part of the Theatre’s broader effort to empower young artists and educators. In addition, it supports Ghana’s creative economy through mentorship, training, and practical engagement.
In his keynote address, Mr. Henry Herbert Malm, Acting Executive Director of the National Theatre, described the relaunch as both a milestone and a movement. He noted that the initiative aligns with the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Policy, which aims to expand economic opportunities for creative professionals such as musicians, composers, and educators.
“Through this department, we are creating a space for young people to explore their creativity,” he said. “Schools can now integrate music and performance into learning. Future artists will find mentorship, guidance, and inspiration here.”
Mr. Malm added that the relaunch represents more than the reopening of a department. It is a movement that places the arts at the heart of education and national progress.
The revival of the Music Education Department opens a new chapter in the Theatre’s mission. It reaffirms the commitment to inspire, educate, and transform society through the arts while preserving Ghana’s cultural heritage.