Paschal Younge

Background

About Paschal Younge

Dr. Paschal Yao Younge, Professor of Music is Director of the Annual International Summer Program in African Interdisciplinary Arts and co-Artistic Director of the African Ensemble at Ohio University. Younge served as Chairman of the World Percussion Committee of Percussive Arts Society (PAS) 2004-2007) and also directs “Azaguno”, a multi-ethnic ensemble that focuses on research, preservation and performance of African, African American and Caribbean music and dance, as well as styles from Latin America. The sights and sounds of Africa fill the air when Paschal Yao Younge, a multi-talented musician, performs/teaches world percussion music and dance forms internationally, focusing on styles from Africa or the African Diaspora. Prior to coming to Ohio University, he taught at West Virginia University where he served as Director of the World Music Center and African Music Studies. In addition he taught at the University of Ghana where he was Principal Music Instructor and Director of several ensembles, including brass bands, choirs and other instrumental groups. As a specialist in African choral and brass band music, a clinician in sub-Saharan African music and dance, a world percussion and advocate of multi-cultural music education, Dr. Younge has presented and performed at national festivals and conferences in over 30 states in the US and 15 countries internationally. Future scheduled activities include performing, teaching and conducting research in Ghana, India, Spain and Greece. Specialties: Author, Educator, Performing Artist (World Percussionist) African Choral Music, African Brass Band Music, Intercultural and Multicultural Music Education Curricula Dev, Development/Consultant of International Study Abroad Programs