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12 June 2022
"ZOOM From Around the World"
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Great love songs from around the world
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Liebestraum- Franz Liszt
12 May 2022
A.M.E Church - Bermuda
21 May 2022
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16 April 2022
Scenes of Bermuda
30 april 2022
Scenes Of Bermuda
27 February 2022
Pt.1 Spirituals, Rags, and All That Jazz
14 March 2022
Pearl High Road to TSSAA Championship
1966 to 1981
4 December 2021
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Constance Ridley-Smith
USA/Bermuda
- Constance Ridley-Smith earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, with Piano Concentration.
- Graduate Course work in Music/ Fine Arts/Theory.
- Lessons with Charlotte Rhodes, graduate of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
- Studied Harmony with Cedric Dent of Middle Tennessee State University.
- Participation in Piano Masterclasses
- Studied with World-Class Pianists: Nelita True of Eastman School of Music, Elizabeth and Eugene Pridinoff of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Niklas Sivelöv, Royal Academy of Music, Copenhagen
- Performance on various stages, most recently, The 46th Annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts, December 2021.
- Sonography: Interactive Music Note Reading Games Online https://symqcourse.org
- The music of M. Taylor and Constance Ridley-Smith is showcased on Audio Recordings recorded at Just Platinum Studios, produced by John Woolridge: “Classical-Hymn Suite” and “So Into Hymn” – Arrangements of Well-Known Classical Melodies and Hymns
Deon Flash
Canada
Jamaican born, Canadian citizen, Deon Flash, is one of the major bright lights on the Toronto Christian/ Gospel music scene. An accomplished artist, composer, and pianist/organist, Deon’s music blossomed at an early age, playing the piano and organ for church from the age of 11. His formal piano lessons started at the age of 7, and he continued on to take pipe organ lessons at the age of 12 when he started playing organ for his local church. In 1990, he received his ARCT (piano performance) and in 1995 he received his Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance at the University of Toronto.
Since then, Deon has performed as a soloist and accompanist all over North America and the Caribbean in many different capacities, such as resident accompanist for the Bermuda Philharmonic Chorus, solo pianist for the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the late Dr. Gary Burgess and resident pianist for the musical “The Hot Mikado”. He also served as musical director and organist for the Mount Zion AME, Allen Temple AME and Somerset SDA churches in Bermuda. Currently he resides in the Greater Toronto Area and plays for local choirs and churches in the area. In 2007 he recorded his debut CD “Journey with Hymn” which won a Maja Award for best instrumental gospel album.
This year will mark the introduction of a two part recording project featuring a piano solo project (The Prayer Project-Part 1) and a band project (The Prayer Project – Part 2).
DARRELL ALEXANDER
USA
Darrell Alexander was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia. His mother was a graduate of Oakwood College with a bachelor’s degree in Music. She became the Minister of Music at Ebenezer Baptist Church under Rev. M. L. King, Sr. (Daddy King). Darrell’s first piano lesson and experience was with his father, Henry Alexander. When his mother saw his progression, she committed to teach him as well. Later he was transferred to Mrs. Clarice Trammel, studying music theory, piano rudiments and developing his keen ear!
Darrell is a graduate of Oakwood College. As such his style was honed in the Piano Playoffs on campus. Darrell later became a qualified Registered Nurse but he has never abandoned his love for piano nor his ability to touch every piano key in any single performance!
RAYMOND GEORGE
Canada/ Bermuda
Raymond George is a teacher of Piano and Jaz Piano and directs Group Piano and Group Theory Classes at the Bermuda School of Music.
Raymond George was born and raised in the greater Toronto Area and began his musical career playing for church choirs and groups from the age of 13. He obtained a Bmus in Music from the University of Toronto and had the privilege of studying piano with William Aide,
Larysa Kuzmenko and choral music with Brainerd Blyden-Taylor. He received the Lloyd Bradshaw Prize and an Ontario Service Award for choral excellence and music direction in community programs.
Raymond’s diverse musical background includes jazz, gospel, rock, choral music and piano performance. He toured England and Canada as a pianist/keyboardist for 3 years before moving to Bermuda to teach at the Bermuda School of Music in 2010.
MICHAEL TAYLOR
Bermuda
Michael J. Taylor is known for his “singing flute,” tone and warmth being the key qualities he delivers. Michael is currently a student of Music Theory, Form and Analysis at The Juilliard School. Studied with Local Musicians, Bermudian and International Toky Dill- Bermuda Regiment; Earned Grade 5 in the Royal School of Music Lessons with Ghandi Burgess, Lloyd Williams, Steve Rawlinson, Doug Frith – (Bermuda School of Music)
Performance on Various Stages, most recently, The 46th Annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts, December 2021.
The music of Michael Taylor and C. Ridley-Smith is showcased on Audio Recordings recorded at Just Platinum Studios, produced by John Woolridge: “Classical-Hymn Suite” and “So Into Hymn” – Arrangements of Well-Known Classical Melodies and Hymns
JOHN WOOLRIDGE
Bermuda
Keyboard, Guitar, Performance, Production. John Woolridge is Bermuda’s Best All Around Musician. Having studied at the Berkeley School of Music in Boston, John Woolridge has brought his training and expertise together on stage, with the Tribute to Nelson Mandela and composing the Sound Track for the Documentary about Bermudian Writer, Brian Burland.
Also to his credit is the hit single, “Proud to Be Bermudian.”
Karlton Taylor
Nashville, TN USA
Karlton Taylor is a world-renowned keyboardist skilled in all genres of music. He has performed and recorded with Grammy award winning artists such as Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Tommy Emmanuel and many others. His musical influences stem from Miles Davis, Joe Sample, Herbie Hancock, George Duke,Chick Corea, Dr.Dre, Tupac, Michael Jackson, Prince to soul and contemporary greats. His advanced education in music performance and composition affords him the opportunity to engage with any artist at any level. Karlton has been involved in producing, arranging and leading many artists to great success. His passionate and expressive interpretations make him one of the most sought after artists in the industry.
Artist Karlton Taylor has played and recorded with:
Victor Wooten, Tommy Emmanuel Kirk Whalum, The 3 Sopranos, Jeff Lorber, Tibor Rudas, Merv Griffin, Margie Joseph, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Calypso Legend Ronnie Butler, Trinidad’s Bill Bonaparte
