Young musicians impress Minister of Education
Minister of Education Girlyn Miguel was all smiles on Wednesday as young panist Saeed Bowman, 9, played{{more}} at a ceremony in Kingstown held in appreciation of retired and retiring teachers of 2009 and 2010.
Bowman, a Grade 5 pupil of the Sugar Mill Academy was among young talents who displayed their musical skills during the event.
Violinist Austin Patterson, 13, a Form 2 student of the Barrouallie Secondary School played the National Anthem at the beginning of the ceremony.
He later played a solo piece before being joined in a duet performance with his father, Jason Patterson, who played the instrument professionally in the United Kingdom for nine years.
The young musicians have been honing their skills for two and one year respectively, and Bowman has played at several major events, including at this yearâs Miss Carival pageant.
Also performing at the ceremony were the C.W. Prescod Primary School Dancers who displayed their skills at dancing the Quadrille. (KXC)
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