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 inspire the corporate sector to support music development among our nation’s youths. This was apparent at the recently held ABYSO Read more…
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 to fame as the first black musician to win the prestigious BBC Young Musician competition in 2016. In 2018, he Read more…
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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SUNDAY 4th OCTOBER 2020 The ABYSO and Friends Virtual Recital Host: Ladesa James-Williams, ABYSO Director & FirstCaribbean International Bank Director, Retail Sales OECS, and Country Head Antigua. More details will be released shortly. Time: 5:00pm AST (To be streamed on social media platform)
SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2020 MusAid Virtual Woodwind Maintenance Workshop (ABYSO members only) with Dana Rivecco, Instrument Repair Technician. Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm AST
FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2020 MusAid Virtual String Maintenance Workshop (ABYSO members only) with Jacob Mitas, Violin Bow Maker and Repairer. Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm AST
On Wednesday 22nd July 2020High Commissioner for Antigua and Barbuda to the UK and co-founder of ABYSO, H.E. Karen-Mae Hill; along with Orchestra Manager, Claudine Benjamin joined ROSL Artistic Director, Geoff Parkin to discuss orchestral music and learning in Antigua and Barbuda. https://youtu.be/x4BB6f7MjtQ
FRIDAY 28th AUGUST 2020 MusAid Virtual Brass Maintenance Workshop (ABYSO members only) with Andy Frobig, Instrument Repair Technician. Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm AST