Pre G Factor Message

As we are getting ready to witness the best show in the history of Gros Islet Secondary School, I would like to say to the participants that remember the tips and advice from masterclasses and rehearsals, be confident and proud that people are paying $5 to see you perform. Give them your best shot. Enjoy your performance. Balance your time properly so that you can win G factor and pass all your exams. You reached this far and we are very happy with your progress, Job Well Done.

Who will be the next G Factor!?!

Master class with TC Brown

As the week comes to an end, we invited TC Brown to host our master class session on Friday 15th November. Mr Brown gave students some solid knowledge of whole aspect of a performer. His main message was PREPARATION. Preparing everything from the hair style to the color of your socks. Planning every movement and practising. Message which my students really needed. Thanks to Mr Brown for interactive informative session. He even performed for our students and gave them alot of tips. Our principal, a huge fan of TC Brown took special time to join us in our master class. I would like to take this moment to recognise and say a special thank you to the principal Mrs Charles who supported and is still supporting music program at the school. I know music has changed many students' lives and is and will change many more, all this because of the support of our principal. 7 more days before the final round of G factor, the competition is tough as everybody is raising their quality at practice. 

Master Class with Boo Hinkson

Another Master class session was hosted on 14th November. This time it was Ronald Boo Hinkson. Mr Hinkson is known as a legend in St. Lucia for all he has achieved through music. It was really touching. First thing Mr Hinkson mentioned when he arrived. "Opportunities are there in music. Society looks at music as something that has no future as they put more value towards business, science, etc. but I did music. I had a job but I quit because that's not what I wanted to do. Music is what I wanted to do. I drive Mercedes Benz, I have my house on most expensive place in St. Lucia, I have travelled all over the world. I just came from white house. and ALL OF THIS WAS POSSIBLE BECAUSE I CHOSE MUSIC." These words really reached my heart. To this I want to say to my students, don't give up. you might not see the benefit of your actions now, there will be tough times but don't give up. If you feel the passion to the depth of your heart, don't stop, don't give up. One day you will reach that place. Mr Hinkson was passionate from the beginning to the end. Students had a blast as they conversed with Mr Boo. Again Thank you Mr Hinkson for your time and this session. Pictures coming soon

Master Class with Shayne Ross

In celebrating music month, we invited best musicians across St. Lucia to host a master class with G factor finalists and other music groups. This day, 13th November, we have Shayne Ross teaching our students. This session was very interactive and informative. Shayne Ross showed various vocal techniques and ways to interact with the audience. Shayne Ross was so impressed with our students that he wants to invite us to his radio talk show. Bravo to Shayne, he was very passionate. Passionate about music, passionate about his job, passionate about performance. I am sure that students have realized that passion makes a huge difference in performances and the whole attitude. It was a worthwhile session and the experience and information shared were priceless. Students sure took alot home. It was also amazing that Shayne Ross also gave my students a ride to town. It will be a talk of the month. Pictures coming soon

Master class with Teddyson John

Students of Gros Islet Secondary School are again fortunate to witness some amazing in their life. Apart from free classes with Iconic St. Lucian performers like Mr Gregory Piper, they were in a master class conducted by one of the best performer / singer / artist / musician / however you want to describe him... Teddyson John. Today, Teddyson John had one on one, experience sharing, tough love tutoring with our G Factor finalists namely, Mathias Henry, Whitney Abisique, Jeremiah Hoyte, Jermima Mathurin, Preshalla Cammey and Noah Avril. The session was very informative and to the point which Teddyson John identified and addressed some of the key weaknesses in the performances. To this I am expecting a quality show which no other secondary school have demonstrated thus far. I would like to thank Teddyson John for his willingness to assist in youth, passion, informative and interactive session with our students. pictures coming soon.

Performance Workshop for G factor semi finalist

Here are some photos of performance workshop held by Ms Nakita John for our G Factor Finalists.

G factor first round review

On Friday 20th September 2013, we successfully hosted our annual trade mark "G Factor". The competition demonstrated passion, dedication and discipline participants developed through the first month of this academic year. There was a definite team spirit and support amongst participants, teachers and most importantly the students. This marks music department's effort to produce 2 of its truly 100% Gros Islet Secondary School Product; the legendary music room and one if a kind G Factor. This round, there were 16 participants. All gave their best but only 12 could advance to next round. It was a real tough decision for judges due to extreme performance displayed by students who usually perform well and others who just come out and surprise everyone. Job well done to all students who took part and round of applause to our students who witnessed this history in making for being an awesome audience. The list of students who made it to next round will be posted soon, for now enough talking. Have a look at some of our photos. Special thanks to our professional photographer,  Mr Dorville.

 

 

   

 

G Factor

It is our tradition for G factor to take place in first term, celebrating music month in November. Its no different this year. By the way, G factor is a singing competition which the school organizes every year to choose the best singer amongst the best. The concept derives from well known "American idol" and "X factor". Hence the name G factor. There are auditions and different rounds until finals. There are few changes in format this year. Each homeroom class is required to choose 1 student to represent their class.  These students will be working with their homeroom teachers to choose appropriate song. The first round will be held in the last week of September.

12 students will be selected to proceed to 2nd round, which will be held in the last week of October.  The students will sing the same song which they sang for first round.

The best 6 students will be selected to advance to the final round. For final round,  students are required to sing 2 songs,  one of which they sang at previous round and another of their choice that is in different genre. They will also be placed in groups and will be given a song for them to arrange and perform.

The prizes have not been confirmed as yet however, just for motivation, when we talk prizes, we are talking android tablet, cell phones,  vouchers,  etc.