Antigua & Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra – ABYSO - The Antigua and Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra

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Newsletter: The Note (Autumn Edition)

1 December 2020

ABYSO Continues to Inspire Young Antiguans and Barbudans to Play Music

17 September 2020

Even in the face of the current COVID 19 related challenges being experienced by many charitable organizations across the globe, the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra (ABYSO) continues to…

ABYSO Receives Donation from Sheku Kanneh-Mason

16 September 2020

Renowned British cellist of Antiguan heritage, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, secured a generous donation in his honour by a private donor to the Antigua & Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra (ABYSO). Sheku rose…

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GLP 2021 Community Workshop Series in Partnership with ABYSO

2 December 2020

Newsletter: The Note (Autumn Edition)

1 December 2020

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The Virtual Winter Concert In Partnership with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

27 November 2020

Virtual Winter Concert Featuring the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Instrumental Music Department joined by ABYSO and The Northwest School 3:00pm AST/ 4:00pm EST Tickets available from https://www.ellingtonschool.org/box-office/

ABYSO Musicians Secure Spots on Metropolitan Youth Symphony

21 September 2020

Trombonist Jeshaun Charles, oboist Elysia Armstrong and bassoonist Jeiel Charles have all successfully auditioned for a place on one the Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) ensembles. The MYS is based in…

ABYSO Continues to Inspire Young Antiguans and Barbudans to Play Music

17 September 2020

ABYSO Receives Donation from Sheku Kanneh-Mason

16 September 2020

Upcoming Events

GLP 2021 Community Workshop Series in Partnership with ABYSO

2 December 2020

The Virtual Winter Concert In Partnership with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

27 November 2020

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ABYSO – KANNEH-MASON PLAYING TO INSPIRE 4

1 September 2020

SUNDAY 25th APRIL 2021 ABYSO – KANNEH-MASON PLAYING TO INSPIRE 4 Venue: St. John’s Pentecostal House of Restoration, Lauchland Benjamin Drive, Antigua TIme: 6:30pm AST

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"ROSL is proud to support the work of ABYSO as they go from strength to strength."

Geoff Parkin - Artistic Director, Royal Over-Seas League

“The ABYSO Composition Programme taught me many valuable lessons about the art of composition. As a result, I can be more creative and more expressive with my compositions.”

Khadijah Simon - Composer

“The ABYSO Composition Programme taught me many valuable lessons about the art of composition. As a result, I can be more creative and more expressive with my compositions.”

Khadijah Simon - Composer

I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the ABYSO. I have become more patient with my life and my instrument and better skilled at time management.

Resa Nelson - Flute

"As a member of the ABYSO, I have found a home to escape all the frustrations of my day to day life, gained a further appreciation of the art form and learnt quality behavioural traits. I have found something to be committed to and I love sharing the products of that commitment with others. "

Khadijah Ladoo - Cello

"In 2017, I sat in the audience listening to the Kanneh-Masons play alongside local musicians and thought “I would really like to be on that stage one day”. Today, I am developing my skills as a trombonist thanks to the ABYSO”.

Orlando Gordon - Trombone

"I am ABSOLUTELY grateful to my brilliant and amazing string tutors Litsa Tunnah and Maria Valero from whom I have learnt so much."

Calynia Edwards - Violin

"The ABYSO is a wonderful, highly deserving initiative which has changed the lives of many young people in the country. I have travelled to many different countries over the years and can honestly say that never have I seen such exceptional dedication and support from leading members of a county’s government as I have seen in Antigua and Barbuda."

Alison Cox OBE FRSA - Founder and Chair of Trustees, The Commonwealth Resounds

"Music education is a powerful tool for empowering youth through culture, as well as cultivating leadership and an appreciation for the arts. The ABYSO is playing a critical role in providing these opportunities in Antigua and Barbuda."

Avery Waite - Executive Director, MusAid

“In 2019, I had the pleasure of visiting Antigua as the guest of the ABYSO. I was struck by the spirt of enthusiasm and volunteerism and the strong vision which underpinned this developing and deeply ambitious programme. I am honoured to support the ABYSO as a friend and adviser and endorse it as a fine example of promoting diversity in music”.

Julian Lloyd Webber - Principal, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire