Following the individual concerts from students of Morlens Music Studio during the past year, on Sunday November 25, the students came together for The Finale at the St Augustine Anglican Church. Solo performances on the piano, flute, saxophone, clarinet and trumpet were followed by duets, trios and then the entire group playing Amazing Grace and If We Hold On Together which received a well deserved standing ovation from the packed audience.

The Morlen’s Music students

The performances were very impressive, not just for the high standard of music but the professional manner, dress, confidence and poise of the students. Director of the Morlens Music Studio, Lennox Vanterpool, is to be commended for the entire performance of his students. Music teacher, Kimba Southwell, introduced the programme. At the end of the concert one of the students presented Mr Vanterpool with a glass trophy expressing the thanks of all the students.

Performing at the concert were Shermel Richardson on the flute and saxophone, Ojeda Vanterpool, clarinet and piano, Calyn Harrigan, clarinet and piano, Krystal Webster, clarinet, Krystie Webster saxophone, Jelani Banks, trumpet, Chrystal Duncan, piano and flute, Roxanne Webster, saxophone and on the piano Elson Richardson and Kandyce Smith.

The Morlens Music Studio was established in 1989 and is dedicated to the development and advancement of youth through music. The young musicians have the opportunity for practical musicianship on piano, brass, and woodwinds as well as music appreciation and music theory. Tameika Fleming, a student, wrote “In my opinion the Morlens Music Studio is contributing to the development of young people throughout the island. It is not just about music, “Playing is work”. It is about dedication, discipline and diligence—the most valuable life lessons of all time.

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