BLI - SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Historical Background

The School of Music was established on3rd 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

1. Sound Engineering 
2. Music and Tourism.
3. Theatre.
4. Video Production.
5. Digital Content Creation.
6. Audio Production and Podcasting 
7. Social Media & Digital Marketing.
8. Live Streaming & Broadcast.
9. Graphic Design .
10. Brass Music Instruments.
11. Drum Set. 
12. Voice Training.
13. Ear Training.
14. Violin.
15. African Music Instruments.

Contacts:      plwakatare@yahoo.com, +255 752 768 909