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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


Playlist. 10 ska songs you should know
10 classic tracks featuring Alpha past students. We had such a good time at Supernova International Ska Festival we were inspired to...
George
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Meet Us At Supernova International Ska Fest Sept 15-17, Fort Munroe, Virginia
Join us for the biggest ska party in the USA Sept 15-17! The largest ska festival in the United States plans its biggest event ever and...
George
Sep 4, 20231 min read


Jamaica Nice. is more than a name
Jamaica Nice. is a cultural-lifestyle brand that shares our mission of developing the resilience of Jamaican culture through music...
Brittany Jackson
Jul 28, 20231 min read


The 29th Art Of Reggae Exhibition Auction
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, the National Gallery of Jamaica transformed into a mecca of artistic creation and friendly competition for the...
Brittany Jackson
Jul 19, 20232 min read


2023 Supernova International Ska Festival
The Supernova International Ska Festival is the largest festival dedicated to ska music in the United States.
Brittany Jackson
Jul 17, 20232 min read


Sr. Ignatius LECTURE | BANDING TOGETHER: ENSEMBLE MUSIC IN THE CARIBBEAN
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Alpha School of Music (ASOM) welcomed Caribbean band leaders Dr. Nicholas Brancker from Barbados and...
George
Jun 19, 20232 min read


upward and onward
The ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC END-OF-YEAR CONCERT On Thursday May 11, all roads led to the Alpha Courtyard for the Upward & Onward concert....
Brittany Jackson
May 21, 20233 min read


Alpha School of Music Students Visit and Record Songs at Local Record Studio
Earlier this month, the legendary Anchor Studio became the classroom for Alpha School of Music students. The Alpha School of Music (ASOM)...
Brittany Jackson
May 18, 20232 min read


MAY 25TH: JAM SESSION WITH CARIBBEAN BAND LEADERS
The Alpha School of Music is pleased to present a Caribbean jam session in partnership with The Jam Is Back. On Thursday May 25th,...
George
May 17, 20232 min read


MAY 24TH: INAUGURAL SISTER IGNATIUS LECTURE
The Alpha School of Music is pleased to present the Inaugural Sister Ignatius Lecture and Jam Session featuring local and international...
George
May 17, 20233 min read
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