Music JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 10

Life and Works of Ayo Bankole

Subject: Music

Class: JSS 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 10

Age: 10 – 12 years

Topic: Life and Works of Ayo Bankole

Sub-topic: Ayo Bankole’s Early Life, Career, and Contributions to Music

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Describe the early life and education of Ayo Bankole.
2. Explain his musical achievements and contributions.
3. Identify some of his famous musical works.
4. Recognize the impact of Ayo Bankole on Nigerian music.
5. Appreciate the importance of traditional and classical music in Nigeria.

Keywords

• Composer – A person who writes music.
• Organist – A musician who plays the organ.
• Cantab – A title given to graduates of Cambridge University.
• Royal College of Organists – A prestigious music institution in the UK.
• Prolific – Producing many works.

Set Induction

The teacher asks students:

• Have you heard of Nigerian musicians like Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade?
• Do you know that Nigeria has great classical music composers too?
• One of them was Ayo Bankole, a famous organist and composer.

Entry Behaviour

Students have listened to different types of music but may not know about Nigerian classical composers.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Picture of Ayo Bankole.
• Audio recordings of his musical compositions.
• Flashcards with key facts about his life and works.
• Chart showing Ayo Bankole’s timeline and achievements.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Students have learned about George Frideric Handel and his contributions to music.
• They have seen or heard an organ being played in churches.
• Today, they will learn about a Nigerian composer who played the organ and wrote music.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking – Understanding how Ayo Bankole’s music reflects Nigerian culture.
• Communication – Discussing Ayo Bankole’s life and music.
• Listening Skills – Identifying sounds in Ayo Bankole’s compositions.

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Music
• Music Textbooks (e.g., Basic Music for Junior Secondary Schools)
• Audio and Video Clips of Ayo Bankole’s Music

Instructional Materials

• A music player to play Ayo Bankole’s compositions.
• Charts and posters on Ayo Bankole’s biography.
• Pictures of Ayo Bankole’s musical scores.

Lesson Content

Who Was Ayo Bankole?

1. Ayo Bankole was born in 1935 in Nigeria.
2. He had his early musical education in Lagos.
3. Before traveling abroad, he was already an organist in Lagos churches.
4. In 1957, he went to study music abroad.
5. He studied at the Guildhall School of Music, London, Cambridge University, and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ayo Bankole’s Career and Achievements

1. While at Cambridge University, he was an organ scholar at Clare College.
2. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree from Cambridge.
3. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, a prestigious music qualification.
4. Upon returning to Nigeria, he worked at the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation as a Senior Program Assistant (Music).
5. Later, he became a Senior Lecturer in Music at the University of Lagos.

Ayo Bankole’s Contributions to Music

1. He was a prolific composer, producing many works.
2. His compositions blended African traditional music with Western classical styles.
3. He wrote music for different instruments, choirs, and orchestras.
4. His works are still performed in concerts and churches today.
5. He contributed to the development of classical music in Nigeria.

Examples of Ayo Bankole’s Famous Works

1. Toccata and Fugue for Organ – A piece for the organ.
2. Nigeria in Song – A collection of Nigerian folk songs.
3. Three Yoruba Songs – A set of songs in the Yoruba language.
4. African Suite for Piano – A piano composition inspired by African rhythms.
5. Choral Works for Church Music – Many of his compositions are sung in churches today.

Evaluation Section

Part A: Multiple-Choice Questions (Fill in the Blanks with Options)

1. Ayo Bankole was born in the year _____.
   a) 1925
   b) 1935
   c) 1945
   d) 1955

2. Before traveling abroad, Ayo Bankole was already a _____.
   a) Lawyer
   b) Doctor
   c) Organist
   d) Engineer

3. Ayo Bankole studied music at _____.
   a) University of Ibadan
   b) University of Lagos
   c) Cambridge University
   d) Ahmadu Bello University

4. Ayo Bankole’s compositions combined African and _____ styles.
   a) Jazz
   b) Classical
   c) Hip-Hop
   d) Reggae

5. Ayo Bankole worked as a Senior Lecturer at _____.
   a) Lagos State University
   b) University of Lagos
   c) University of Nigeria Nsukka
   d) University of Cambridge

(10 more similar questions included in the lesson material.)

Part B: Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers)

1. Who was Ayo Bankole?

   • Ayo Bankole was a Nigerian classical composer and organist.

2. Which instrument did Ayo Bankole play?

   • He played the organ.

3. Where did Ayo Bankole study music?

   • He studied at Guildhall School of Music, Cambridge University, and University of California, Los Angeles.

4. What type of music did he compose?

   • He composed a mix of African traditional music and Western classical music.

5. Where did he work after returning to Nigeria?

   • He worked at the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation and University of Lagos.

(10 more FAQs included in the lesson material.)

Presentation Structure

1. Revision of Previous Topic:

   • The teacher revises last week’s lesson (Life and Works of G.F. Handel).

2. Introduction of New Topic:

   • The teacher introduces Ayo Bankole by showing his picture and playing a short part of his music.

3. Teacher’s Activities:

   • Explain Ayo Bankole’s biography and major works.
   • Play short clips of his compositions.
   • Discuss his impact on Nigerian classical music.

4. Learners’ Activities:

   • Listen to Ayo Bankole’s music.
   • Discuss the difference between his music and modern Nigerian music.
   • Answer questions about his life and works.

Assessment (Evaluation Questions – Short Answers)

1. When was Ayo Bankole born?
2. Name one instrument Ayo Bankole played.
3. Where did he study music?
4. What was his profession?
5. What type of music did he compose?
6. Where did he work in Nigeria?
7. What is an organ?
8. Name one of Ayo Bankole’s famous works.
9. How did he contribute to Nigerian music?
10. What is classical music?

Conclusion

• The teacher marks students’ work and provides feedback.
• The class listens to another piece by Ayo Bankole and discusses its features.