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ESHS Spring Concert set for May 13: Barzey
Head of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Music Programme, Magdalene Barzey
By MERRICK ANDREWS, Online News Editor
(JTV News) — Head of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Music Programme, Magdalene Barzey, has announced that the institution’s annual Spring Concert is scheduled to take place on May 13 at the Eileen Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.
Brazey made the disclosure on Wednesday during the official handing-over ceremony for the donation of 62 new musical instruments — two bass guitars, seven alto saxophones, 15 clarinets, 15 flutes, five trombones, three tenor saxophones, and 15 trumpets — from Maples and Calder law firm to the ESHS Music Programme.
Maples and Calder has been instrumental over the past five years in helping to fund the construction of the ESHS music classrooms and equip the music programme, among other assistance.
Barzey said the music programme has come a far way, from using tents and playing on the dirt to having classrooms, and like other officials at the ceremony, thanked the Maple Group profusely for the ongoing support.
The music teacher said several ninth graders have only recently joined the band, having little time to prepare, yet they did a “phenomenal job.” During the ceremony, she asked those who recently joined to stand up to get a round of applause.
“The students have had a lot to overcome with years of not being able to play, not being able to handle an instrument, and they’ve had to push themselves really hard and so it has been a very great achievement for them,” she said.
She said the Steel Pan and Jazz bands performed really well at the recent Science Fair. And if you missed them, the Spring Concert will be another opportunity to see them perform.
“If you were at the Science Fair, you would have gotten a little sample. The Steel Pan played and the Jazz Band played,” she noted. “And the Jazz Band only restarted this term so they really pushed themselves as well. They did a phenomenal job. But if you weren’t at the Science Fair [and] you weren’t able to see them, our Spring concert is going to be on the 13th of May at the Eileen Parsons Auditorium.”
She encouraged everyone to come out and support the students and the concert.
“So please, please come, check out the concert. You get to hear all of the groups and see what the students have been doing. They have been pushing themselves, they have been working really hard,” Barzey said.
The annual Spring Concert, also known as the Elmore Stoutt High School Bands and Choir Concert, usually features the junior and senior concert bands, junior and senior steel bands, fungi band choir, and HLSCC Jazz Ensemble, among others.
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Caribbean Baking Awards to Stream Live on JTV – Watch the Region’s Best Bakers Compete
Some of the best bakers from across the Caribbean are gearing up for the Caribbean Baking Awards (CBA), a two-day event celebrating creativity, skill, and the flavours that make Caribbean baking unique. The competition will be streamed live on Jahphix Television (JTV), so viewers from across the region and beyond can watch the action as it happens.
Bakers from across the Caribbean will go head-to-head in various categories, putting their skills to the test in front of expert judges. The competition will feature teams from:
- Virgin Islands (US) – Team Hibiscus Sweets
- Trinidad and Tobago – Team Trini Cakes Revellers & Team Flavour Masters Possé
- Jamaica – Team Sweet Success & Team The Dynamic Duo
- Antigua and Barbuda – Team The Glass Jar & Team Sweet Art 268
- Virgin Islands (BVI) – Team Bombshell
- Dominica – Team Donmnik Dou
- Guyana – Team Sweet Secrets
- Barbados – Team Bimstars
- Saint Lucia – Team Fruit Boss
The event takes place on February 21-22, featuring live baking, expert judging, and special guest appearances. Chef Kareem Brooks from Saint Martin will be one of the judges, while hosts Julie Mango and Ricky “Daphox” Bertie will keep the energy high throughout the competition. The celebration will wrap up with an After Party on February 22, featuring a live performance by Onyan and the 3 Cylinder.
Viewers can watch live on JTV and be part of the excitement as bakers compete for top honours.
Tickets to attend in person are $10. Secure yours today and don’t miss out!
For more details and to watch the live stream, visit https://tinyurl.com/CBAwithJTVchannel55
Lesley and Lestene Maduro of LSL Bakery in Virgin Gorda will be among the bakers competing at the Caribbean Baking Awards, set to take place in the British Virgin Islands.
LSL Bakery, a well-known establishment in Virgin Gorda, has been serving pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for years. Founded as a family business, it has grown into a recognised name in the local culinary scene.
The Caribbean Baking Awards bring together top bakers from across the region, with teams representing the British Virgin Islands, the US Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Barbados, and Guyana. The competition includes categories such as Best Buttercream Cake, Rising Star, Cake Hero, and Best Cupcakes.
The awards ceremony will culminate in the Masquerade Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday, 22 February, at 5:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.
The event will bring together bakers, industry professionals, and guests to celebrate Caribbean culinary craftsmanship.
Voting for the awards opened on 7 September 2024, allowing the public to support their favourite bakers.
The event will also be streamed live on Jahphix Television (JTV).
Unable to attend the event in person? Enjoy the two-day action by securing your tickets for just $10. Click the link below to purchase.
St. Lucian pastry chef Ronald Estephane, the head of Fruit Boss, will participate in the upcoming Caribbean Baking Awards.
Estephane, known for his fruit carvings and pastry designs, previously won the title of Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2024 Caribbean Baking Awards. His work focuses on transforming fruit into edible art, earning recognition within the Caribbean culinary industry.
The event is scheduled for February 21-22, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, bringing together bakers and pastry chefs from across the region.
This year’s competition will feature participants competing under the theme “Rum Fun.” The event will also include the “Ultimate Bake-Off: Celebrity Grudge Match – BVI Artists Edition,” where local musicians Boss, Jugo and Brent Hoyte will compete in a baking challenge.
The Caribbean Baking Awards continues to recognize professionals in the region’s culinary industry, highlighting innovation and craftsmanship in baking and pastry arts.
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