The Music in Schools project is an initiative spearheaded by The Organization for Strategic Development in Jamaica (OSDJ), in collaboration with The Ministry of Education & Youth, The Edna Manley School of Performing & Visual Arts, Church Teachers’ College, The Mico University College and Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College. The project aims to enhance the music education of secondary students in Jamaica by improving the skills and knowledge of their music teachers. By providing teachers with advanced training in vocal and instrumental development, as well as performance techniques, the project seeks to foster their professional growth. This improvement in teachers’ capabilities will lead to more effective classroom delivery and a richer learning experience for students.
The project was held over the span of a week, July 15-19, 2024 at the Medallion Hall in St. Andrew, Jamaica, to fully immerse themselves in the learning experience. Expert tutors from Minnesota University along with local facilitators shared their extensive knowledge and skills with the participating teachers.
The teachers were split into 3 groups:
- Brass
- Wood Wind
- Percussion.
CHASE Fund is very vocal about the importance of music in schools and is proud to sponsor the “Music in Schools Professional Development for Teachers” program and is looking forward to seeing how this program will benefit the music education here in Jamaica.
Click the button to see a highlight video of the program on our Youtube channel.
