EPHRAIM AMU (1899-1995)
"Father of Ghanaian Art Music"

The Amu Score Project (in collaboration with the Ephraim Amu Foundation) is the online publisher for the works of Dr. Ephraim Amu. 

Find here authoritative musical scores for performers and scholars.

ABOUT EPHRAIM AMU

“For many Ghanaians who have enjoyed Amu’s music or marveled at his personality, what he represented in the colonial period and after goes beyond his professional achievement, for because of his unusual gift for awakening consciousness – particularly in respect of ethical, social and political values and the assertion of identity – he became a national symbol of cultural activism and creative patriotism.”

– Professor Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia

THE CATALOG

You may purchase sheet music for a whole multi-song collection (Volume 1 is now available), or individual scores if you prefer.

STUDY

Here you will find Dr. Amu’s facsimiles, printed sources from the 1930’s to 1990’s, pronunciation guides, and the critical notes and report.

Facsimiles: Primary Sources

Out-of-Print scores: Secondary Sources

Pronunciation Guides

Scholarship

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC

Vintage recordings are available here for some titles in Volume 1. Two premiere Ghanaian choirs,  The Harmonious Chorale, and The Greater Accra Mass Choir, are recording the other titles as we write. Coming soon!!!

SUPPORT THE CAUSE

Donations make continued work on the Amu Score Project possible. Be part of the community carrying on Amu’s powerful legacy.