User:Derrick Oppong Kyekyeku Asamoah

Derrick Oppong Kyekyeku Asamoah is a young contemporary composer, arranger, organist and a part time music director from Ghana. He is a native of Kwadaso-Kumasi and born a Methodist. He seeks to embark on a unique path to redefine choral music by giving it a contemporary touch. His vision in ministry is to make choral music more interesting by blending it seamlessly with contemporary styles. His songs are spirit filled with soothing harmonies, and basically seek to target both the choral and contemporary music lover. One of his compositions ‘’Sing Praises” which proclaims the immeasurable love of Jesus Christ is widely enjoyed by listeners in Ghana, the UK and beyond. This compilation comprises his original compositions and some additional tunes for some well known hymns sung mostly in churches and colleges. He started playing the organ in 2007 and began composing songs in 2018. Currently he has over 17 compositions, comprising both choral and contemporary styles, to his credit. He had his high school education at Winneba Senior High where he studied General Arts and chose music as an elective subject. He is a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) graduate of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) and is currently pursuing his Master’s program in Total Quality Management (MBATQM) at UPSA. Derrick’s music journey has been greatly influenced by his mentors, Mr. Ebenezer Adom, Mr. Alfred Addaquay and other renowned musicians in Ghana. He served as the assistant organist for Bethel Methodist Church, Takoradi where he was first introduced to choral music. He also served as the assistant organist, principal organist and the Music Director for the university choir, UPSA from 2013 to 2017. He is the founder and Music Director for Levites Chorale Ghana, an inter-denominational singing group based in Accra. He currently also serves as the Music Director for Oasis Chorale at Trinity Baptist Church, Accra