From Classroom to Stage: Alpha’s Musicians End the Year in Style
We have come to the end of another season of concerts at Alpha. The first major concert was a performance put on by five final year Alpha Vocational Training Centre (AVTC) music students in April. The students demonstrated the skills they’ve learned throughout their time at Alpha by journeying through a history of Jamaica’s popular […]
Festive Melodies: ASOM Christmas Festival 2026
December brought with it another staging of the Alpha Christmas Festival which showcased the musical talents of individuals from the Alpha School of Music (ASOM) while also featuring performances by the Alpha Vocational Training Centre (AVTC), the Alpha Community Band, and the Young Jamaica Ensemble. Since the school’s opening in 2021, ASOM’s reputation has continued […]
Behind the Music: “Journey” Film Captures the Milestones of ASOM’s Graduates
On September 30, a private screening of the new documentary “Journey,” was held at the Alpha School of Music (ASOM) campus. The 27 minute short film follows ASOM’s first graduating class as they prepare for their final year show and reflect on their past four years at the school. In particular, the movie focused on […]
Create to Inspire: Alpha Academy’s Evening of the Arts
On May 31, the Convent of Mercy Academy, Alpha (aka Alpha Academy) put on “Create to Inspire: An evening of the Arts.” This annual production was an opportunity for the students to express their creativity and artistry while raising funds for the school. The event was held in the school’s iconic McAuley Hall and featured […]
The Journey to the Stage: ASOM Students Shine in Recent Concerts
In May, the students of Alpha School of Music (ASOM), were featured in not one, but two major concerts put on by the school as it closes out its final semester of the current academic year. Journey: ASOM Graduates’ Final Year Show On May 8, the final year Alpha School of Music students dazzled audiences […]
Jingle All the Way: ASOM’s Christmas Festival Hits the Right Note
Another year, another Alpha School of Music Christmas Festival! This year’s staging of the annual event was held on December 12, 2024 in the school’s iconic outdoor courtyard. The show was well attended by persons of all ages who came out to enjoy performances by the Alpha School of Music Band and the Alpha Community […]