A musical training programme, which was a collaborative effort of the Caribbean Development Bank and Foundation Seven Music School among others, concluded on Friday, after 10 days of training for the Surama Culture Group.
The event featured musical renditions from the Upper Essequibo-Upper Takutu village group.
The trainees showcased their newly-honed talents, playing the piano and flute
One of the students receiving his certificate
among other instruments, after which they received certificates.
Media operatives spoke to chairman of the event, Ivan Williams, who expressed satisfaction and pride in the trainees’ achievements.
“These students spent two weeks and we’re fully satisfied that in two weeks, they’ve learnt so much,” Williams said.
In addition, he expressed hope that the musical trainees would return to their village and share what they have learnt from instructors at Foundation Seven Music School. “We believe that they have something they could now take and show to the rest.”
Williams explained that the three members of the Surama Cultural Group who were trained were specially selected by the funding agency, and Foundation Seven was chosen to facilitate the training process. He expressed hope that there would be similar programmes in the future.
“We are here to facilitate the funding process…and hopefully they choose us again,” the Chairman said.
One of the trainees, Victor Captain said that he was delighted with what he has learnt and hoped to continue pursuing further certification in the field.
He also expressed his delight at the thought of heading back to Surama to share his talent with the others there.
“As long as I get the opportunity to continue to pursue this, I will, I would not leave what I have learned here,” he said.
