March for Music Education and Jamaica Nice. (@yesjamaicanice), a founding partner of March for Music Education, are pleased to announce the Music Nice. Scholarship at the Alpha School of Music (@alphamusicja) in Kingston, Jamaica. Thanks to the support of Jamaica Nice. retail partners, customers and a diverse mix of creatives, a deserving young musician will be able to focus on his studies rather than how he will be able to pay for his studies.
Kerry-Ann Clarke of Kerry Man Woman Home (@kerrymh) says patrons appreciate the opportunity to look good and do good for the community. “There has been growing interest in sustainable, community-oriented brands and Jamaica Nice. ticks all the boxes,” said Clarke. “Music has been a key element of the Kerry Man Woman Home experience and many of our patrons are active in the arts and creative industries. We are thrilled to be able to connect our patrons with the inspiring youth music education mission of Jamaica Nice.”
The Music Nice. award supports a past student of the Alpha Institute or the Alpha Boys School who has been accepted to the Associate Degree programme at the Alpha School of Music, Jamaica’s only tertiary level music programme focused on ensemble performance. In addition to underwriting tuition for the 2021-2022 school year, and as part of the award activities, the March for Music Education will facilitate mentorship with an international music industry professional who will be specially selected based on the career goals of the award recipient.
“As Jamaicans, music is a part of the fabric of all of our lives,” said Sophia Max-Brown of MAXBROWN INTERNATIONAL (@maxbrowninternational). “Jamaica Nice. appeals to all ages and its a great way to get the community engaged.”
Jamaica Nice. is committed to youth music education and employment training. Part proceeds from every sale underwrite youth music education activities. Since 2019, March for Music Education and Jamaica Nice have worked on a variety of activities including workshops for secondary and tertiary students in Jamaica, teaching residencies in Jamaica for music educators overseas and international professional development opportunities for young musicians in Jamaica and their instructors.
Rohan Scott of The Street Supply Co. (@thestreetsupplyco) says the music education activities supported by Jamaica Nice. is much needed. “Music and entertainment does not have the same structure as other disciplines,” says Scott. “The attention Jamaica Nice is bringing to music and music education is priceless and The Street Supply Co which has been working in the creative space for years is a ready partner.”
The more than a century-long leadership of the Sisters of Mercy in Jamaica on behalf of music education is going from strength to strength and March For Music Education is honored to be a part of the effort. March for Music Education and Jamaica Nice wish to thank the support of Jamaica Nice customers and partners for making the Music Nice Scholarship gift possible. A special thanks to:
All Jamaica Nice models and photoshoot venues
Lois Linton
MEC Embroidery
