BUKOBA LUTHERAN INSTITUTE (BLI)
BLI - SCHOOL OF MUSIC
BUKOBA LUTHERAN INSTITUTE (BLI)
BLI - SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Historical Background
The School of Music was established on 3rd November 1968 at Ruhija,
Ibwera - Kagera Region, under Teacher Martin Broze, with the
goal of nurturing musical talents in singing, music theory,
collecting and preserving African musical instruments,
choir conducting, and playing instruments such as trumpets
among Christian youth.
An additional department known as Ruhija Afro Art was formed to
train specialists in repairing and maintaining musical
instruments-addressing the need for experts who could
fix and restore damaged instruments.
Initially, the program began with 10 students, and it is now officially
recognized by NACTVET, included in the national curriculum,
and its certificates are government-accredited.
Main Objectives
To promote and develop Christian music education by providing training, preparing instructors,
creating teaching materials, preserving African musical
heritage and encouraging innovation in gospel music.
Specific Objectives
- To train Christian musicians capable of teaching and leading music ministries.
- To train music instructors
- To create and improve teaching instruments and materials.
- To compose and preserve traditional African hymns and instruments.
- To develop modern gospel music creatively.
Goal
To produce over 500 professional musicians skilled in musical instruments and singing ministries,
many of whom now serve in various churches across Tanzania, along with over 300 evangelists trained in liturgical singing
Offering Training Programs
- Sound Engineering
- Music and Tourism
- Theatre
- Video Production
- Digital Content Creation
- Audio Production and Podcasting
- Social Media & Digital Marketing
- Live Streaming & Broadcast
- Graphic Design
- Brass Music Instruments
- Drum Set
- Voice Training
- Ear Training
- Violin
- African Music Instruments
Contacts:
Contact: plwakatare@yahoo.com, +255 752 768 909