School of Music
celebrates the big 5-0
Jamaica, W.I. - It was a jubilant and festive crowd that gathered in the School of Music Auditorium to commemorate 50 strong years of the institution at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMC).
....EMC's Steel Band rendition of Oshkosh Jump, composed by Ray Holman and transcribed by Jeannine Remy, was enjoyed immensely.
....Another item of note was Gloria Estefan's Reach, led by Vincentian School of Music student Rodney Small on steel pan and percussion. At the end of the performance, the audience erupted into an echoing applause expressing appreciation for the energetic presentation.
Allegro by J.H Fiocco was presented by School of Music student Reajhaun Baptiste on steel pan and faculty member Ann McNamee on piano.
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