Jodie Johnson, a flute student of the Henckel Muriel Music Workshop, has emerged as the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Student of the Year.
She was among a total of 101 students who played at the ABRSM practical exam and the Dominica Association of Music Educators (DAME) practical exams from April 23 – 25, and April 18-19, 2013 respectively at the UWI Centre Open Campus (Dominica).
Students were registered by the Henckel Muriel Music Workshop, Valena Letang, Christian Musical Class, Marie Music Studio, Jean Jacques Studio and Huguette Andrew St. Hillaire.
There were also a few independent entrants.
Fifty six students played at the ABRSM exams: 13 received Distinctions, 15 Merits and 28 Passes while 45 students at the DAME local exams; 14 received Distinctions, 24 Merits and 7 Passes.
Johnson, a Grade 3 flute student received a total of 139 marks making her the ABRSM Student of the Year.
In the DAME exam, Inoela Vital a Grade 2 saxophone student of the Valena Letang Studio, was the top student with 145 out of a possible 150 points.
Eight-year-old Jarett Jean-Jacques who was examined on piano, trumpet, trombone, horn and euphonium at Grade 4 level, achieved distinction on trumpet and euphonium and merit on the other three instruments.
The students were examined on piano, recorder, voice, guitar, flute, clarinet, violin and saxophone in the DAME exam.
In addition to those instruments, students also performed on horn, trumpet, euphonium and trombone in the ABRSM exam.
A High Scorers Concert will be held on Thursday 9th May 2013 at Fort Young Hotel at 7.00 pm and students who obtained distinction pieces will be performing.
Prizes will also be awarded to students who obtained the highest scores in the various disciplines. Students who have demonstrated discipline, diligence and commitment from the various studios will also be recognized.
Although the concert is open to the public free of charge, DAME said it would appreciate donations to assist in its ongoing music education programme.
Congratulations first to teacher Jim Reeves (and mum Angela) and all the other fabulous teachers in her life. Congrats to Jodi and Garret, it shows that young people will continue to excel despite all the bad in their environment…
Positive role models begin in the home. Give our children reasons to keep pushing barriers.
Love you Jodi
Congratulations Jodie, Garette and all the other young musicians, you keep hope alive and remind us that there are young Dominicans who are focused on achievement and excellence
Congratulations to my niece……stay focused. My brotherr must be so proud of you.
When students work with their teachers that’s the results.Continue Jodi bring others on board. Congratulations to you and your family and your music tutor!
Inoela Congratulations and keep on striveing for the best.
Did you say eight year old grade 4 5 instruments? Great
I am advising the person who is giving the thumbs down to the encouraging comments to stop grudging others when they work hard!!! This is an obvious sign of insecurity and jealousy.
Why can’t u jus do something positive with ur life and stop envying people who work hard to excel?
Congratulations to u all. Hard work pays off!
Congratulations!!! Jodi, Angela and Tyson.
Proud of you Jodi keep making your parents and other family members proud. Way to go, God Bless
Congrats Jodie! Continue on that path my dear!
Congrats Jodi. Keep it up, hon.
Congratulation to the entire Johnson Family!
I’ll never understand why someone is disliking all the congratulatory messages. Some people just should not have internet access. stupes
congratulations coming from your best auant keep it up
Good work cousin keep it up i want to play like you
We need these exams for drums and pan. Pan is the most recent instrument to be invented and was invented in the Caribbean. Let us elevate these too.
woooop! lets go jodi!! labor omnia vincit! thts the way to go!
Congratulations Jodie. May God continue to bless you. Keep going girl. Stay faithful.
Congrats jodi Angela and tyson must be super proud.
ya ya congrats keep up the good work
A true convent student….hard work truly conquers all….congratulations to my best friend jodie on her achievements…may she continue to ttake music to high heights
Congrats Jodie! Keep up the good work. Proud of you.
Good job little cousin! We all are proud of you. My Uncle must have an ear to ear smile on his face.
Congrats Inoela
convent high school making things the best
im proud for you and your school. Good job to Mrs.j dublin and the music teacher
congrats jodie keep it up
I am proud of my niece Inoela. Congratulations on mastering your God given talent. We are proud of you and your entire household.
Well done!
Inoela, keep up the good work!!!!!
Congrats to all the students
oh yea and the others great job… keep shining…
congratulations to both the students… keep carving your talents to perfection.
Congratulations Jodie. Angela must be smiling from ear to ear.
Sweet!!!!!!
Congrats Jodie!!! I’m so proud of you. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations to all especially Inoela and Jodie.
Congratulations to our gifted youths and Dominicas future. Nice change from all the gloomy news.
Amen!
Congratulations cuz good job
Congrats Jodie!!
Congrats to all the students.
If I may the correct spelling is St. Hilaire.
Congratulations to all the students.