Diana Manya

A self- motivated and passionate individual looking to pursue a Master’s in Music (composition option). A current Music teacher, pianist, mezzo-soprano singer and composer with a palpable desire to research into models of compositional practice and frameworks, music publishing,

royalties & commissioning processes. Great tenacity in honing skills for music composition to produce works that are individual, stylistically consistent and portray a high level of professionalism.

Experience in transcribing Kenyan folk Music and contemporary Music for both choral and instrumental ensembles as well as developing research papers. A dedicated chorister and president of Bel Chorus Nairobi.

I have four years of experience as a composer, music instrumental tutor (piano, trumpet, Trombone, tuba, Alto saxophone, clarineta and voice) and Music theory tutor. I am a dedicated chorister at Bel Canto Chorus Nairobi as a mezzo soprano.

I am a Bachelor of Music (BMUS) graduate from the Technical University Of Kenya.

I have a grade 5 Abrsm Certificate in Piano.