Alpha School of Music

School of Music at the Alpha Institute in Kingston. Jamaica's only tertiary music programme focused on ensemble performance.

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He was asked & he delivered. Catch the freestyle! 🎶🥁👏 by ASOM #drum student Joel.

Applications are now open for the 23-2024 school year in the pre-qualifying and Associate Degree course. Visit our website https://t.co/aHXi1e0UbW, or call 618-2981 to find out more.

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Meet Leon Ince, #Alpha’s brass instructor & Community Band Director.

Leon’s passion for #brass music is shared freely (& energetically!) w/ his ASOM students & can be heard through his work directing the #CommunityBand & teaching the brass musicians in the #Tivoli #Drum Corps.

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Join us in wishing Alpha’s original singing star, #owengray, a very happy 84th birthday.

Visit https://t.co/U5CT0zAAJB for more of his hits.

Gray’s song "Patricia" was the first record ever released by producer Chris Blackwell’s on Island Records.

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Stay in the know and never miss a beat on the latest #news and happenings at Alpha - subscribe to our “Upward and Onward” #newsletter and become a member of our #Alpha community.

Not a member? Sign up to our monthly newsletter using the link: https://t.co/gKKuqNHnuE

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Now we have the Supernova International Ska Festival @SuperNovaSka which is held every year. This year it is taking place in Fort Monroe, Virginia, from September 15 to 17, and will feature numerous Ska bands from all over the world. https://t.co/S4YQqDcwHc

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We do music education differently. Schedule a visit + see first hand our performance + technology facilities + meet our amazing staff. Apply today + be a part of Jamaica's only tertiary program with a focus on band performance. @JCDCJamaica @PROCommJA

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If you or someone you know is between the ages of 16-25 & passionate about making music their career, the Alpha School of Music can help. We are accepting applications for the 2023/24 AY in the pre-qualifying and Associate Degree course. Email [email protected] for details!

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#ThisorThat Music Edition!

It was fascinating to watch our ASOM students’ selections in our first ‘This or That’ game. But let’s see what they decide with this one.

Disclaimer: We will not be held liable for any intriguing conversations sparked by this video.

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Musicians, friends & family, mark your calendars for the final #concert of this season! On June 29, the #AlphaCommunityBand invites you to come & enjoy a night of sizzlin' live #music performances at their ‘#Summertime Sizzle.’ See flyer for more details.

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To your students you are beacon of hope and possibility; to your colleagues, a supportive, encouraging leader, mentor and beloved friend. We know the next year will bring you the amazing gifts you deserve.

Happy #birthday Mrs Little Wilson!

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Today is a special day for us at Alpha since it’s the birthday of our administrator. Happy & blessed birthday to Margaret Little Wilson from all of us at Alpha. Thank you for your blooming, youthful, positive presence and energy, which brighten and add to our lives every day.

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#EtienneCharles Pre concert lecture, when international musicians pass thru blast their music on radio.

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How do we build a music ecosystem? #bandingtogether #alphamusicja Suggestions pls! @CaribbeanUnesco @CaricomDevFund

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Etienne Charles - "People forget that music is actually medicine." #TrinidadandTobago
meets #jamaica #bandingtogether #alphamusicja #jazztrumpet #caribbean @CaribbeanUnesco
@AFJcares @VisitJamaicaNow

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Peter Ashbourne - " The Jamaica circle is a small circle. The small circle doesn't make it worthwhile. So there's an economic reality. You have to find a way to overcome that" #bandingtogether #alphamusicja #jamaica

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Nicholas Brancker - "if we can get youth to express themselves thru their instruments more we will have more variety" #alphusicja #bandingtogether #jamaica meets #barbados

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"We should find ways to express ourselves without lyrics" - Nicholas Brancker #ensemble #musiceducation #alphamusicja

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Gay Magnus introduces Omar Francis (#jamaica), Nicholas Brancker (#barbados), Etienne Charles (#TrinidadandTobago), Peter Ashbourne (#ja) for "Banding Together: Ensemble Music In The Caribbean" @expressupdates @BarbadosToday

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Play A Tune!...on the spot.

Challenge accepted by pannist @talented_williams

Catch the vibes and jam with our talented and ASOM administrator as she gives you a piece of the spiritual sounds of the steel pan.

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Last night, all roads led to the Alpha Courtyard for the annual ‘Upward and Onward’ end-of-the-year graded #concert. #CHASEfund @Wisynco @DigicelFdnJA @yesjamaicanice

Here is a snapshot of some of the performances:

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