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Upward & Onward Is May 16, 6PM
It's that time of year again! Join us at 26 South Camp Road for Upward & Onward 2024. The Alpha School of Music presents the annual...
George
Apr 27, 20241 min read


8th Community Band Season with Support From The Sean Paul Foundation
The Alpha School of Music proudly announces the commencement of the eighth season of performances. The respected Alpha Community Band is...
George
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Ivan Neville's "Higher Education"-Listening=Supporting!
Listen. Enjoy. Support. "Higher Education" is great roots reggae music for a great cause. Naya Records, in association with Floki...
George
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Skatalites Diamond Jubilee USA Tour
60 years of Skatalites means one heck of a party in 2024! Originally together for just 2 years in the early 1960s, the Skatalites,...
George
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Jackie Willacey, Past Student and Bandmaster, Has Died
Carlton Seymore Willacey, 94, died in Florida, USA on 02 April 2024. Funeral Mass Services for Carlton Seymore Willacey (Jackie) will be...
George
Apr 3, 20242 min read


ABSR Celebrates The Women In Alpha's Life
We celebrate the Sisters of Mercy and their contributions to music education... The Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica have been leaders in...
George
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Watch Deep Roots (1982) BBC Series
A classic snapshot of Jamaican music and culture straight from the creators. In November 1982, a just-launched British TV station called...
George
Mar 3, 20241 min read


Alpha March Birthday Boys
The Alpha Boys School is grateful to share the music of Tommy McCook, Feluke, Don Drummond and Stingwray during their special month. In...
George
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Alpha Reggae Month Staff Spotlight
The Alpha School of Music is blessed with talented staff who have made special contributions to reggae music. The Alpha School of Music...
George
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Feb 28 Is Ska Night At Devon House. Make It A Date!
And don't be late for the Alpha School of Music Ska Night! Devon House Development Ltd. and The Alpha School of Music are pleased to...
George
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Feb 21-25. Island Music Conference
The annual Kingston link up for local and international music experts and practitioners. The IMC is set to host over a dozen panels and...
George
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Alpha Roll Call: The Marley Files
A selection of ska and reggae recorded by Bob Marley, The Wailers and Bob Marley & The Wailers that features Alpha past students. We...
George
Feb 6, 20241 min read


“A SPONGE FOR MUSIC”: MEET ASOM STUDENT MICHAEL JONES
First year bass student is making the most of all Alpha has to offer. Born in Antigua, raised in Barbados and residing in Jamaica since...
Marcelle Smith
Feb 5, 20242 min read


REBEL SALUTE 2024 TURNS 30 AND ALPHA WILL BE AT THE PARTY
Alpha past students Yellowman and Leroy Smart are set to perform on Night 2 at the 30th anniversary event. Rebel Salute 30 commences on...
George
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Watch! Alpha 2023 Christmas Festival
The Alpha School of Music's 2023 Christmas Festival struck a triumphant chord December 14th inside the Alpha Courtyard. For the third...
Brittany Jackson
Dec 28, 20231 min read


“NEVER STOP LEARNING”: MEET ASOM STUDENT LEON CHANNER
"My experience at Alpha has given me so many opportunities. One of my main goals is to never stop learning music." Leon Channer is a...
Marcelle Smith
Dec 27, 20232 min read


8 ALPHA GRADS WHO BROKE BOUNDARIES
Pop quiz! Do you know these Alpha past students? Alpha Boys School had a rich history of nurturing musicians from the 1890s into the...
Brittany Jackson
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Caribshopper.com Partners With The Alpha School of Music To Keep the Music Playing
The Alpha Community Band performs Thursday, December 14th at the annual Christmas Festival hosted by the Alpha School of Music. The event...
Marcelle Smith
Dec 7, 20232 min read


SEEN AROUND THE WORLD
Photos from Alpha Institute, Alpha Vocational Training Centre and the Alpha School of Music activities in the past 30 days. Top Row...
George
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Ska Lives! Alpha goes SUPERNOVA.
Ska lives! 4 days, 36 bands and countless memories later, students and staff are still giving thanks for the support from the Supernova...
George
Sep 20, 20232 min read
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