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

Highest mark from district 1 choir assessment team

On 6th of November, District 1, in preparation for choir competition which is scheduled to take place on 12th of November, Team of teachers known for their excellence in the subject area of music was formed to assess and help all of the schools in District 1. The members of the team are Mr E. John (DEO), Mrs A. Biroo (Babonneau Primary), Mr C.Y. Jeon (Gros Islet Secondary) and Mr A. Alexander (Babonneau Secondary). Main objective of this exercise is to ensure all schools from district 1 participate in national music event such as choir competition and help school who need help or assistance with their choir. There were many impressive performances namely Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School, Boguis Primary School, Babonneau Primary, Babonneau Secondary and Gros Islet Secondary School. Overall our school received the highest marking and non stop praise. I would like to take this time to tell my choir members that this does not mean we can ease on the practice and relax. It is important to get good feedback but even more important to keep up the good work. So congrats to all the members and teacher who assisted the choir and let go right to finals and bring home the trophy.

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.

Music Month Schedule

Dear students and followers, November is Music month and we have packed this month with various activities. First of all, banners, charts, posters have been placed all over the school. There are invited guests, events, a lot of singing and performing. So here is the schedule

November

1st     - Launching of Music Month - posting posters, banners, etc.

6th     - Choir performance at the school

8th     - Master class by Teddyson John

12th   - Choir Competition

13th   - Master class by Shayne Ross

14th   - Master class by Ronald Boo Hinkson

15th   - Master class by TC Brown

18th   - Master class by Semi Francis

19th   - Master class by Jason Bachelor Joseph

22nd  - G Factor

28th   - Parents Evening

29th   - Performance at Grand Riviere Primary

Brass Woodwind Orchestra

It has been more than a year since we started our own brass woodwind orchestra. I would like to take this moment to thank Mr Gregory Piper for assisting us to start this initiative and bravo to all the members of this orchestra for the extra effort and sacrifices they have made. Keep up the great work.

Performance Workshop for G factor semi finalist

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

Performance at Youth Symposium

Our school was asked to perform national anthem at youth symposium hosted by ministry of health in collaboration with ministry of education & ministry of youth development. We know it is just an anthem at the ceremony but it is the beginning of the recognition we are receiving of all the effort.  We are grateful for this opportunity. Our mission was to perform and sing national anthem,  requests made for vocals accompanied by a steel pan. We have Merkella Edward and Noah Avril on voice accompanied by Jovanny Charlery on tenor pan.