Job Ivan Tezigatwa is a Ugandan art music composer, pianist, flautist, music educator, and choral director whose work bridges Ugandan musical traditions and contemporary art music practices. His musical journey began as a chorister in the Namirembe Cathedral Choir and continued through formal studies at Kampala Music School and Makerere University's Department of Performing Arts and Film, where he developed a deep understanding of both performance and composition.
Job's compositions span choral, instrumental, and orchestral music, reflecting a synthesis of traditional Ugandan idioms and Western art music forms. His recent works include Anxiety for solo bassoon (premiered at the Africa Institute of Music, 2023), We're All but Love for children's choir and saxophone quartet, Day Break for saxophone quartet, and Oyonkye Lullaby. Earlier works, such as Ekijuujulu (commissioned and performed in the USA, 2018) and Amaloboozi g'ettumbi (premiered during CHOGM's 10th anniversary, 2017), demonstrate his commitment to connecting local musical heritage with global performance platforms.
In addition to composition, Job has served as music director for theatrical productions with Silent Voices Uganda, including GA-AD and Bloody Mary, and has arranged live orchestral performances for notable Ugandan artists such as Maurice Kirya and Kaz Kasozi. His expertise in arranging and orchestrating enables him to create works that are expressive, accessible, and engaging for diverse ensembles.
As founder and artistic director of Klartmus-Ug, he curates opportunities for Ugandan art music composers, fostering collaboration, dialogue, and performance. He currently serves as Head of Music at Ambrosoli International School, nurturing the next generation of musicians. In 2025, Job contributed as music director and composer for Cartoons from the Source of the Nile, a collaborative project celebrating East African culture through animated storytelling. Through his work, Job continues to champion Ugandan art music, creating platforms for expression, innovation, and cultural dialogue.
