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26 South Camp Road Kingston 4 Tel. 876-948-6173 Email: [email protected]

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

BUSINESS PLAN

KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

In September 2014, Alpha Boys School transitioned to Alpha Institute with the closure of the residential component and the opening of a trade-training school for about 250 at-risk- youth. Alpha Boys school is a Registered Independent School (JISA) with the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information (MoEYI) and a CTI (Community Training Intervention) Institute with the HEART TRUST/NTA. Alpha Boys School with a new name – Alpha Institute - is educating for the last four years, the remedial level and out-of-school cohort of students from inner city communities of Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine Parishes to successfully graduate with City and Guilds Certification and Trade Skills Training certifications. The Alpha Music programme, as one of the main programmes at Alpha Institute, has helped several young men to find employment with the entertainment, music and tourism industries. A portion of the student subvention (tuition) as a grant is aided by the HEART Trust for trade training programmes. The Ministry of Education also provides a subvention for the academic training. Other partners who are involved in the financial aid of the institute are CHASE Fund, NCB Foundation, etc. As the Parent Company, the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica, is the main Sponsoring Organization of the Alpha Institute, formerly Alpha Boys School. (please see the School Handbook Attached for more information on Technical Viability)

MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME 101

Objectives: Establish the Alpha music programme as a performance driven programme focused on developing skills in students capable of performing in small, medium and large scale music bands. Target Beneficiaries: Annually, train about thirty (30) inner city community youth and they are the direct target beneficiaries of the project. The expanded programme is proposed to accept, in addition, general high school students who have specific interest in acquiring ‘music skill/talent.

Deliverables: Develop proficiency in performing in small, medium and large groups including but not limited to brass ensembles, recording projects, band performances.

Programme Time (Current Programme): Three years (Certification Programme)

Expansion of Programme Time: (Proposed Programme) Four Years (Associate Degree Programme)

Skills developed: Communication, accompaniment, solo music instrument performance and band performance, teamwork, problem solving, recording and PA sound system set up and control.

Staff Requirements: Music Performance requires 2 full time Band Master and Music instructors and 4 part time Music Instructors and Music Tech Professionals. Currently , Mr. Andre Adman is our Music Director, Mr. Clayon Samuels is one of our music instructors, with 5 part time music instructors and music tech professionals, who are involved in the music training programme. Mr. Winston ‘Sparrow’ Martin is our adjunct Alpha music instructor, touring musician, producer and recording artist. (see School Handbook for more details)

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & JOB INTERNSHIP WORKSHOPS Objectives: Stand alone and recurring workshops provide Alpha students and the public with the opportunity to make contacts in the industry, showcase their skills and learn new ones in an intensive practical and instructional environment.

Target Beneficiaries: Thirty (30) inner city community youth are the direct target beneficiaries of the project. The programme is proposed to accept general high school students who have specific interest in acquiring ‘music skill/talent. Many of those involved in the music performance programme are selected to do various audio, and music technology courses.

Deliverables: The Mentoring Workshop will connect Alpha students with professionals in the industry to discuss day to day issues of music careers.

Instrument Maintenance and Basic Repair Workshop is a bi-monthly recurring workshop to develop the capacity of first and second year students to care for their instruments.

The Music Industry Workshops (January, March, May, September) is designed to connect students and past students with employers representing professional musicians, producers, promoters, label owners, journalists, audio/video technicians and more so that students may learn about job requirements and demonstrate their ability to prospective employers.

The Audio Workshop is a requirement for Alpha students to be able to work with audio equipment. The workshop will introduce students to the basic elements of audio playback technology and how different pieces of equipment interact.

Skills Developed: Band Performance, event coordination, audio recording, radio advertising, PA system controller, disc-jockeying

Time Line: (part of the Certification and Associate Degree Programme) 6 months to a year; the ‘School-to-Work’ Workshop is am experience based internship

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC DETAILED EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC MUSIC PROGRAMME

Course Time 3 years # of students 35 students Instructors Mr. Andre Adman, Mr. Clayon Samuels and 6 other contracted instructors Outcomes: Performing Arts - music, Entertainment, cultural development Skills developed: performance, accompaniment, familiar with recording process Grand Total: Music Programme J$5,764,620.00

MUSIC PERFORMANCE 101 & SCHOOL TO WORK WORKSHOP Project Budget Staff J$3,700,000.00 Class Materials J$133,000.00 Equipment J$141,400.00 Utilities J$768,000.00 Recording Lab J$139,000.00 Job Workshop J$385,800.00 Audio Workshop J$163,500.00 Monthly mentoring workshop J$96,800.00 Admin J$237,120.00

Sub Total J$5,764,620.00 Staff Hrs /day Days / wk Hourly Weekly Wage Monthly 10 Months Instructor 1 3 4 J$2,500.00 J$30,000.00 J$120,000.00 J$1,200,000.00 Instructor 2 3 5 J$2,500.00 J$37,500.00 J$150,000.00 J$1,500,000.00 Tech Instructors 3 2 3 J$2,500.00 J$15,000.00 J$60,000.00 J$600,000.00 Tech Instructors 4 2 2 J$2,500.00 J$10,000.00 J$40,000.00 J$400,000.00 Total Staff J$3,700,000.00

Class Materials Quantity Unit Cost Total Comments Work Books 35 $2,400.00 J$84,000.00 35 students Tests, exams 35 $1,400.00 J$49,000.00 35 students, 3 quizes 1 page each, 2 exames 4 pages each J$133,000.00

Utiliites Unit hr/day Unit Cost Total Comments Electric Studio/hr 8 $200.00 J$384,000.00 40 hours / week x 48 weeks Internet Studio/hr 8 $200.00 J$384,000.00 Ensemble Room 8 $200.00 J$384,000.00 J$768,000.00

Equipment Unit x7 Comment Headphones J$4,200.00 $29,400.00 Shure SRH144 Semi-open Portable Headphones on sweetwater.com Recorder J$16,000.00 $112,000.00 Zoom H1 Handy Recorder on sweetwater.com Total $141,400.00

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Recording Lab Unit Hours Total Comments Performance Instructor J$2,500.00 8 J$40,000.00 4 hours per project x 2 projects Studio time J$2,500.00 10 J$50,000.00 Mixing J$2,500.00 8 J$40,000.00 Mastering J$6,000.00 CDS J$100.00 30 J$3,000.00 Total J$139,000.00

Job Workshop Unit qty Total Comments staff hours 24 $2,500.00 4 J$240,000.00 3 staff X 8 hours (2 contact, 6 prep) cleaning and take down 6 $1,500.00 4 J$36,000.00 food and bev $10,000.00 4 J$40,000.00 utilties $5,000.00 4 J$20,000.00 special guest travel $2,000.00 4 J$8,000.00 Venue J$10,000.00 Admin J$31,800.00 Total J$385,800.00

Audio Workshop Unit Total Staff 48 $2,500.00 J$120,000.00 2 staff, 2 hours contact time, 6 hours prep x 3 days Special guest travel J$5,000.00 Food and bev J$10,000.00 utilities J$5,000.00 Equipment rental/borrowing J$5,000.00 Venue J$5,000.00 Clean up and take down 4 $1,500.00 J$6,000.00 Admin J$7,500.00 Total J$163,500.00

Monthly Mentoring Workshop Description Cost Comments Stipend Mentor Transport J$55,000.00 5 mentors x 1000 per visit x 11 visits Snacks J$33,000.00 10 students + 5 mentors x 200 per snack Admin J$8,800.00 Orientation J$0.00

Total J$96,800.00

Mentors Current teachers Includes ensuring students prepared to apply for jobs, practice good presentation, help to develop a complete presentation introduce students to potential employers develop job opportunities share contacts host workshops

SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

INCOME STRATEGY:

The sustainability plan represents an evolution of current and proposed activities as well as partnerships that would be unlocked by the Alpha School of Music. The construction (expansion) of the Ensemble Room, Group and Individual Instruction Rooms and Music Works! Experience Exihit Hall are implemented in order to generate income. Some of the specifics are

● Tuition students will be accepted in 2019: opening the school to tuition students (in addition to at-risk-youth target group) that will underwrite operations and administration ● Tourism and visitor experiences: the construction of the Group Instruction Room and Music Works! Experience will allow Alpha to build on similar but smaller scale experiences already in place. Small and medium size tourism operators in Kingston have been bringing visitors to Alpha for years and the Jamaica Tourist Board and Jamaica’s largest tour and transfer operators have expressed strong interest in engaging Alpha in cultural and visitor experiences with better facilities in place.

● Rental: The Group Instruction Room is an ideal space for band rehearsal and Alpha will rent the room to outside groups. ● Workshops and seminars: As a leader in music education, the Group Instruction Room will be a critical space for hosting special local and international guests educators and performers. The quality of the programming is designed for sponsorship which will bring in additional revenue.

See Attached Financial Statement for detailed income and services that render our project sustainable.

SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES:

For at-risk-youth students the tuition charges are sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Each student is requested to pay only a sum of $9000.00 a year. Alpha School of Music offers scholarship to students based on their performance and values.

In addition, Alpha Institute (School of Music) offers the following scholarship for students who show excellence and high values.

Name Description Alpha Responsibilities Amount

Service awarded to a music student who Report to donor 3 x per year $100,000. Scholarship demonstrates a record of service to Admin of work study 00/YEAR his community and school.

Education awarded to students with high grade Report to donor 3 x per year 100,000.0 Scholarship point averages 0/YEAR

Most Improved awarded to the student who Report to donor 3 x per year 100,000.0 Scholarship demonstrates the greatest 0/YEAR improvement in the previous school year

Music awarded to the student who exceeds Report to donor 3 x per year 220,000.0 Technology the music technology requirements Monitor + Evaluate work study 0/YEAR Scholarship of the Alpha music program. Includes Document work study work study focused on campus performances.

Business provides support for a music student Report to donor 3 x per year 220.,000.0 Scholarship who demonstrates an interest in the Monitor + Evaluate work study 0/YEAR music business. Includes a work study Document work study focused on music administration experiences with Alpha band.

Contact Information: Charles Arumaiselvam Development Officer Sisters of Mercy 26 South Camp Road Kingston 4

Tel. 876-579-4794 Email: [email protected]

ALPHA INSTITUTE 26 SOUTH CAMP ROAD, KINGSTON

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Sr. Susan Frazer ALPHA ACADEMIC & TRADE PROGRAMME SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DIVISION Executive Director Dennise Margaret Little Janett Grant McGregor Wilson Principal Business Manager Dr. Joshua Charles Ms. Sharon Administrator Cheryl Chamberlain Arumaiselvam Pryce Matthews Director of Counselling Bursar Music Special Projects Manager Development Officer Printing Service Bureau Adrian Harris Andre Adman Latoya Brown Marcia Dallas Music Director Accountant Ms. Peaches Admin. Assistant Alpha Wear Watson Creary Screen Printing Dept. Music Training Asst. to Director of Counelling Woodwork Dept. Academic Music Tech. Dept. Dept. Instructors Teachers Woodcraft Business Instructors Cheryl stone Computer Lab All Trade Alpha Radio Admin. Assistant Department Division Teacher Instructors

Physical Education Instructors & Coaches

Security Ancillary Staff Kitchen Staff Personnel School Nurse

ALPHA INSTITUTE ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC LOGICAL FRAME WORK EVALUATION AND MONITORING STRATEGY

ELEMENTS OF THE LOGICAL FRAMEWORK ANALYSIS (LFA) MATRIX

Intervention Logic Objectively Verifiable Sources and Means of Assumptions &Risks Indicators (OVIs) of Verification (MOVs) achievement

Goal Provide sustainable Reduction of crime and Community Survey data Continued demand employment poverty in inner city and interview records for labour/skills in opportunities for at risk communities from Security Force, JCF the targeted areas youths in the Inner City police stations

Communities of Project benefits are Kingston and other 40% of youths in the supported by the neighbouring parishes programme gainfully Crime Data/statistics of Government employed target areas continued focus on crime reduction

General 70% - 80% of income Funds acquired through Challenges in Objective To sustain skills training generated invested in contracts with Jamaica expanding business for 120 at-risk-youth the skills training Government (HEART; operation due to annually through the programme MOEYI, Alpha Social equipment costs. ‘self-help’ (sustainable) Enterprise business Lack of project of Alpha dealings; donations and Institute, sponsorship sponsorships knowledge/research from Sisters of Mercy, of the potential market available for subventions through Ministry of education Profitability of business; our products

grant aid and individual Audited statement of donors accounts

Lack of interest on the part of student 70% of students Trade Instructions, body; registered complete trade attendance register, and programmes and Students inability in internal exam results graduate completing or from Alpha Institute. fulfilling the trade

External Exams and curriculum;

Evaluation from Job market HEART/NTA constraints; lack of internship opportunities

Social stigma in employing boys from inner city communities Intervention Logic Objectively Verifiable Sources and Means of Assumptions &Risks Indicators (OVIs) of Verification (MOVs) achievement

Music - To provide skills training 60% of students Certificate of Inability in Specific for 30-35 students in competent in music Completion; completing or Objective Music teaching/fulfilling the trade curriculum; Certificate of Excellence and School Records;

Externs and Evaluation from institutions collaborating with Alpha such as HEART, Associated Board of Royal School of Music

Facilitation of internship 50% of music students Internship programme Job market programme to provide provided assistance with participation registry; constraints; lack of employment job trainings, job internship opportunities for the placement opportunities opportunities youth Report from the host companies and institutions where Lack of interest on internship are held the part of student body;

Internship certificate of participation Social stigma in employing boys from inner city communities

Outputs Students trained to read 60% of students Certification of Inability of students music, play a particular successfully completed Completion to cooperate and musical instrument the training. follow instructions (saxophone, trumpet, and Certificate of flute, trombone, drums, Excellence piano/keyboard, bass Truancy and failure guitar, etc), and perform to complete in band programme of education

Intervention Logic Objectively Verifiable Sources and Means of Assumptions &Risks Indicators (OVIs) of Verification (MOVs) achievement

Activities Facilitate and teach Well-equipped trade Salary for full-time trade Community theory and practical facility exists for trade teachers and facilitators members are not classes in Music, based on training in Music, receptive to the the curriculum for three (see budget breakdown) training; years

cost of programme The schedule of class Two full time personnel implementation (see days and hours is and other contracted budget table for each according to the schedule employees to teach music programme..)

provided by the Ministry and music tech Lesson plans and of Education for programmes; curriculum of each secondary level schools.) trade taught to Non-cooperation students; (will be and attendance provided upon request) failures Trade school registry and attendance records

(will be provided if needed)

Mid-term exams and one Test materials and test see Budget details Lack of students final exam in papers, tools, equipment, interest in theory/practical musical instruments, etc. School Reports; participating in competitions Exercise and Practical project assessment reports.

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC – PERSPECTIVE VIEW

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC BUDGET/COST OF CONSTRUCTION Ground Floor: Group Instruction Room, Class Rooms, Music Library JM$ US$ Construction and Supplies Demo $337,500.00 $2,500.00 Construction Labor $1,620,000.00 $12,000.00 Construction Materials $2,565,000.00 $19,000.00 Storage $675,000.00 $5,000.00 Rockwool $2,379,661.20 $17,627.12 Bathroom Labor $432,000.00 $3,200.00 Bathroom Materials $337,500.00 $2,500.00 Electric Labor $337,500.00 $2,500.00 Electrical Materials $449,798.40 $3,331.84

Sub Total $9,133,959.60 $67,658.96

Equipment and Supplies Audio Labor $270,000.00 $2,000.00 Audio Supplies $135,000.00 $1,000.00 Audio Equipment $1,215,000.00 $9,000.00 Paint $202,500.00 $1,500.00 Paint Labor $135,000.00 $1,000.00 Sub Total $1,957,500.00 $14,500.00

First Floor: Music Exhibition, Ensemble Room JM$ US$ Demo $337,500.00 $2,500.00 Renovation Labor $1,012,500.00 $7,500.00 Renovation Material $1,080,000.00 $8,000.00 Electrical Labor $67,500.00 $500.00 Electrical Materials $270,000.00 $2,000.00 Exhibition Labor Charges $270,000.00 $2,000.00 Exhibition Materials $405,000.00 $3,000.00 Exhibition Equipment & Supplies $1,215,000.00 $9,000.00 $0.00 Sub Total $4,657,500.00 $34,500.00

Exterior Hall Way/Stairs Demo $202,500.00 $1,500.00 Construction Labor $135,000.00 $1,000.00 Construction Materials $270,000.00 $2,000.00 Electric Labor $135,000.00 $1,000.00 Electrical materials $202,500.00 $1,500.00 Grilling Labor $135,000.00 $1,000.00 Grilling Materials $405,000.00 $3,000.00 Paint Labour $202,500.00 $1,500.00 Paint Materials $270,000.00 $2,000.00 Décor Labor $877,500.00 $6,500.00 Décor materials $337,500.00 $2,500.00

Sub total $3,172,500.00 $23,500.00 GRAND TOTAL $18,921,459.60 $140,158.96

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC COURTYARD - ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGP HA SCHOOL OF MUS IC COURTYARD DES INGA

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC COURTYARD – ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING\\ ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC STUDENTS AT A PERFORMANCE

ALPHA MUSIC TECH STUDENTS WITH MR. DONALD MCDOWELL (INSTRUCTOR)

STUDENTS OF ALPHA PERFORMING AT A JCDC FUNCTION

THE ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC ALPHA INSTITUTE Informed by the past. Moving forward to the future. A SISTERS OF MERCY SPONSORED INSTITUTION

SUMMARY OF PROJECT CONSTRUCTION & BREAKDOWN OF COST/PLANS

ADDRESS: 26 SOUTH CAMP ROAD KINGSTON 4 JAMAICA

SUMMARY Currently, only 1,200 square feet is being used for music education and these spaces do not meet the needs of Alpha’s music students. For example, a solo practice session requires students to practice outside, in a hallway or in a room not designed for the purpose. This puts further pressure on students and staff. This proposal seeks to repurpose existing spaces in buildings deemed structurally sound and appropriate for renovation into music education spaces.

Specifically, the proposal is requesting funds to build a) a Group Instruction Music Room (Phase 1) large enough to accommodate group training sessions in band performance.

Secondly, b) a public educational centre showcasing the contributions and benefits of music education from a variety of perspectives including social, economic and cultural perspectives.

Efficient, cost effective and socially rewarding, group music instruction is an internationally trusted method. It is also how young people learn to perform musically and also learn to perform socially within a group. The music room that is currently being used for group instruction is located adjacent to spaces designed for classrooms and where the recording studio is already located - both of which require as little ambient noise as possible. In order to give group instruction the emphasis it needs, Alpha will move group instruction to the ground floor of the Music Education Centre. Part of its larger plan for the layout of the new School of Music at the Alpha Institute, the new location is best suited for this purpose for a variety of reasons:

● Standalone concrete block building provides best audio insulation

● Central location

● Structurally sound according to recent engineering report

Group Instruction Room specs:

● Ground floor totals 2,200 square feet. ● Floor plan includes entryway, ‘sound lock’ passageway, group instruction room and storage. ● Acoustic and music education improvements include risers adjustable for band practice and rehearsal, acoustic treatment on walls and ceiling to tune the room and audio gear for playback.

GROUP INSTRUCTION ROOM OBJECTIVES

The finished room will have three primary objectives - instruction, community engagement and sustainability.

● Instruction: Educational development requires a proper environment. The Group Instruction Room will provide a modern music educational space for students to learn efficiently and with purpose. As the centrepiece of Alpha’s vocational program, the group instruction room is where theory, classroom and practical learning is applied. It will be critical that best practices in music education are brought to bear and the group instruction room as designed will allow that to happen while giving students the best chance to move forward in their careers.

● Community engagement: Alpha is committed to being a partner in the development of Kingston and Jamaican civic engagement through music and education. The Instruction and Music Education Centre will be a community resource reflecting Alpha’s importance to the community and rationale for becoming an inclusive music institution open to all youth in Jamaica and visitors alike. The group instruction room will be where Alpha will host community workshops, music education activities with other schools and special guests. The group instruction room is also where visitors will be able to experience personally the social and cultural impact of music education. In 2017, and in conjunction with the launch of the Jamaica Experiences marketplace on AirBnb, Alpha has been hosting interactive experiences under the name Reggae 101 with local and foreign visitors keenly interested in the cultural and social impact of music at Alpha. Through ‘jam sessions’ with Alpha students and alumni, visitors understand in a personal way, the importance of music education in Jamaica and to their own communities.

● Sustainability: The new group instruction space will allow Alpha to expand its program to serve tuition students which will sustain its social, education and vocational activities. In addition, the workshops, after school activities and visitor experiences are unique opportunities for Alpha to generate income from rental fees, tourism and partnerships with community stakeholders. We expect sustainability to be reached during the 2020-2021 school year.

FIRST FLOOR - MUSIC WORKS! EXPERIENCE: AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

On the First floor of the building, Alpha will install a public, interactive exhibition about music education to showcase the historical impact of music in Jamaica and at Alpha as well as the documented benefits of music education on youth development. Through artifacts, pictures, video and text, the exhibition will showcase Alpha’s internationally respected legacy and the accomplishments of its graduates with a particular focus on the amazing impact of music education on Jamaica’s music economy. In the words of The Telegraph in the UK, the Music Works! Experience will showcase how Alpha “helped release the spirit of one of the most musical islands in the world”.

Visitors will also enjoy unique interactive experiences including using turntable technology to create their own music mix of Alpha music which will be accessible online immediately after, try their hand at drumming along to ska, rocksteady and reggae rhythms in the Music Works! Practice Room or joining Alpha students and alumni for a one-hour reggae ‘class’ in the Group Instruction Room downstairs.

The Music Works! Experience is interactive experience to communicate the importance of music education and discipline broadly and fulfill a much needed gap in the student experience and that of the public, both in Jamaica and out. Students and visitors, both local and foreign, may better understand and experience themselves the benefits of music to individuals and communities. In this way, Alpha and Kingston will maintain a leading role in the preservation and development of music education for a broad international audience. Dedicated spaces for group music instruction and an exhibition about music instruction will ensure Alpha meets its objectives for students, the community and long term sustainability.

Social Impact

Specifically, the Group Instruction Room allows Alpha to meet its goal of increasing music education enrollment from 30/35 students upto 100 students in 2019 so that music education is inclusive in Jamaica rather than exclusive. The addition of tuition students that this represents will also safeguard Alpha’s social mission of providing vocational, educational and social services to young men who need it most. More broadly, the Music Instruction and Education Centre will be a unique regional community resource and a tribute - both in theory and practice - to the cultural, social and economic contributions of music to Jamaica and the world. Finally, the Music Instruction and Education Centre will ensure music education is preserved and showcased as a universal benefit regardless of gender, ethnicity or class. In this way, locals and visitors alike, men and women of all ages, will be able to personally experience the social benefits of music and music instruction.

ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC – PERSPECTIVE VIEW

Sub Total $9,133,959.60 $67,658.96

Equipment and Supplies Audio Labor $270,000.00 $2,000.00 Audio Supplies $135,000.00 $1,000.00 Audio Equipment $1,215,000.00 $9,000.00 Paint $202,500.00 $1,500.00 Paint Labor $135,000.00 $1,000.00

Sub Total $1,957,500.00 $14,500.00

Sub total $3,172,500.00 $23,500.00 GRAND TOTAL $18,921,459.60 $140,158.96

APPLICATION FORM

INVESTMENT/IMPACT FUNDING ON THE JAMAICA SOCIAL EXCHANGE

(A Platform of the Jamaica Stock Exchange) 40 Harbour Street, P.O. Box 1084, Kingston

Ph-876-967-3271 Fax 967-3277

Website: www. jamstockex.com

Email: [email protected]

1. NAME OF ENTITY / PROJECT ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC (Project Name)

2. TYPE OF FUNDING REQUIRED X Social Investment Impact Investment

3. AMOUNT BEING APPLIED FOR $19,000,000.00 (In Words) Nineteen Million Jamaican Dollars

4. PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDING IS NEEDED:

Registration & Start up – Idea Stage (Seed Capital)

Implementation - Early Stage (Early Capital)

X Scale up - Expansion Stage (Growth Capital)

Project

5. (A) Explain HOW FUNDING WILL BE UTILIZED & SUCCESS INDICATORS:

CURRENT PROGRAMME AND SUCCESS INDICATORS Alpha Boys School, (now newly called ‘Alpha Institute’) is renowned for its music program. Alpha has one of the best music programmes in the entire Caribbean region and has been a pace-setter for music. Several of the trained Alpha Boys (to name just a few) are in the Jamaica Police Band, Jamaica Military Band, the West Indian Regiment Band.

Under the tutelage of their Bandmaster and specialized musical instructors, the young men between ages 15- 22 learn to play the tenor, soprano and alto saxophones; the flute, trumpet, trombone, two kinds of clarinet, the key board, the xylophone, and the bugle; the drums, both the trap-set and the Congo; and the electric string bass and guitar. About 30 boys are trained each year currently to learn an instrument up to level 3 or level 4 of Associated Board of the Royal School of Music Exams (ABSRM exams). Those who successfully complete the programme are Certified with the ABRSM Certification.

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FINANCING FOR A CONSTRUCTION OF ALPHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC : This proposal is put forward to expand the existing programme and in addition offer a four year associate degree programme in music for those students who may want to further their music training and education. The musical performance training will also include music technology, radio advertising, disc jockeying and other training related to entertainment industry. This programme is proposed as expansion to what is currently existing at Alpha. This way the Alpha music programme is revitalized into an academia where music takes an innovative character in developing the engineering and entrepreneurial aspects of music.

In order to facilitate the expansion, construction of new music class rooms, ensemble hall, audio and recording studios, music library, individual and group practice rooms are being proposed for construction. This way Alpha School of Music will be able to offer wide variety of opportunities for underprivileged and at risk youth in the entertainment and tourism industries.

The proposed construction plan is to renovate an existing two-storey building that is available for renovation. Please see attached drawings and layout plans for further details.

Ground Floor– Main Feature: Ensemble Hall/Group Music Instruction Room: Group music instruction is the pedagogical method that Alpha’s curriculum is based on. This method is efficient, cost effective and socially rewarding. Group music instruction is an internationally trusted method. It is also how young people learn to perform their instrument within an orchestra and also learn to perform socially within a group.

The Group Instruction room is located on the ground floor of a two-story building. Once renovation is complete, the ground floor will consist of an entryway, ‘sound lock’ passageway, classrooms, and group instruction room. The group instruction room will consist of risers adjustable for band practice and event rehearsal. Acoustic treatment will tune the room. Storage and seating will accommodate additional people and equipment.

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Second Floor – Main Feature- Interactive Exhibition: On the second floor of the building, Alpha will install a public, interactive exhibition about music instruction. The exhibition will cover Alpha’s historical legacy of music instruction, the success of its graduates and also information and interactive experiences related to music instruction so that students and visitors, both local and foreign, may better understand the benefits of music to individuals and their communities. The exhibition and interactive experience will communicate the importance of music at Alpha, in Jamaican society and fulfill a much needed gap in the student experience and that of the public who wish to learn about the role of music in Jamaican society. Alpha has started to communicate these messages through its student orientation and visitor experiences. A dedicated space for group music instruction and an exhibition about music instruction will ensure Alpha meets its objectives for students, the community and sustainability.

5.(B) SHOW TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL VIABILITY:

KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

In September 2014, Alpha Boys School transitioned to Alpha Institute with the closure of the residential component and the opening of a trade-training school for about 250 at-risk-youth. Alpha Boys school is a Registered Independent School (JISA) with the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information (MoEYI) and a CTI (Community Training Intervention) Institute with the HEART TRUST/NTA. Alpha Boys School with a new name – Alpha Institute - is educating for the last four years, the remedial level and out-of-school cohort of students from inner city communities of Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine Parishes to successfully graduate with City and Guilds Certification and Trade Skills Training certifications. The Alpha Music programme, as one of the main programmes at Alpha Institute, has helped several young men to find employment with the entertainment, music and tourism industries. A portion of the student subvention (tuition) as a grant is aided by the HEART Trust for trade training programmes. The Ministry of Education also provides a subvention for the academic training. Other partners who are involved in the financial aid of the institute are CHASE Fund, NCB Foundation, etc.

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As the Parent Company, the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica, is the main Sponsoring Organization of the Alpha Institute, formerly Alpha Boys School. (please see the School Handbook Attached for more information on Technical Viability)

6. TYPE OF ENTITY: X Charity For Profit

7. VISION & MISSION STATEMENT

VISION STATEMENT: Our Vision is to be bearer’s of God’s Mercy, being present wherever life is endangered or broken, bringing hope and help by serving humanity and working toward a transformed world.

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to improve and enrich lives by providing  Education  Skills Training  Christian values  Workforce development and  To encourage and empower youth to become disciplined and contributing members of society.

8. REGISTRATION TYPE-NAME & NUMBER

Registered as Charity Organization with the Department of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS).

Alpha Institute is also an Independent School (JISA) of the Ministry of Education Youth & Information of Jamaica (MoEYI).

Alpha Institute has a contract currently signed with the HEART Trust/NTA as a CTI intervention Institute.

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X 9. WHAT DO YOU PRODUCE OR DELIVER? Goods Services

X 10. STRATEGIC MARKET Local Tourist Diaspora

11. ANNUAL TURNOVER: $ N/A (In Words)

12. NO. OF PERSONS EMPLOYED Numbers represent only the Music Programme of the Alpha Institute Full Time: 3; Male 3 Part Time: 5 Male 3; Female 2

13. DESCRIBE THE SOCIAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM BEING ADDRESSED:

INNER CITY YOUTH: Inner city community youth of Jamaica especially those who are unattached/at-risk - Substantially lack entrepreneurial and trade skills - Noticeably drop out of primary and high schools and have no or little opportunities to further education and training - Have very poor family and social structure or dysfunctional families - Live among communities that disregard social responsibility and divided by political blocs - Live in communities where homes and streets are highly vulnerable to safety, health and hygiene and where environment and waste management means little to nothing.

Some of the consequences of not addressing these problems are: - At-risk-Youth become unemployable with a tendency to resort to crime and violence; become both victims and perpetrators of crime; - Become marginalized with anti-social behaviors and attitude - Lack trust and confidence in any organizational development and systematic approach to life and community development. - Contribute to environmental damage and social disruption

“The importance of focusing on the development of at-risk youth and at risk youth employment is based on the following factors that:1 - 25% of all Jamaicans are between the ages of 12 and 24

1 At-Risk-Youth in Jamaica Policy Note by Lorraine Blank and Mari Minowa 2001

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- 26% of Jamaica’s poor are between the ages of 12 and 24 - Over one third of all young people between 15 and 16 are no longer enrolled in school; - over 60% are out of school by age 18 - 46% of youth between the ages of 14 and 19 and 30% of youth between the ages of 20 and 24 are unemployed - 20% of all births are to teenage girls and teenage fertility rates increased during the 1990s - The number of reported new HIV infections in adolescents has doubled each year since 1995 - Over half of all major crimes are committed by young people (mostly males) under the age of 26 and 30% of inmates sentenced to adult correctional facilities are between the ages of 17 and 24.”……

International organizations, local government agencies and non-governmental organizations have been involved in finding solutions through projects and policies to transform at risk youths in becoming responsible, productive citizens of our nation.

Alpha Institute is one such institution that is well established in addressing the problems of at-risk- youths living in the inner-city communities of Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine parishes by providing trade skills training and job placement.

Some of the social issues addressed by the Alpha Institute are to reduce crime, unemployment and poverty among inner-city community youth of Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine Parishes. Alpha Institute’s Goal to reduce crime, unemployment and poverty aligns with the SDG’s Goal 1, Goal 4, Goal 11.

Our training programmes for at risk youth in retrospect saves about One Million Jamaican Dollars of tax payers money annually that would be spent by the Government of Jamaica on every delinquent youth needing rehabilitation or on remand.

14. (A). OBJECTIVES & DESIRED OUTCOMES OF ENTITY / PROJECT:

MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME

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Deliverables: Develop proficiency in performing in small, medium and large groups including but not limited to brass ensembles, recording projects, band performances.

Programme Time (Current Programme): Three years (Certification Programme)

Expansion of Programme Time: (Proposed Programme) Four Years (Associate Degree Programme)

Skills developed: Communication, accompaniment, solo music instrument performance and band performance, teamwork, problem solving, recording and PA sound system set up and control.

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‘music skill/talent. Many of those involved in the music performance programme are selected to do various audio, and music technology courses.

Deliverables: The Mentoring Workshop will connect Alpha students with professionals in the industry to discuss day to day issues of music careers.

Instrument Maintenance and Basic Repair Workshop is a bi-monthly recurring workshop to develop the capacity of first and second year students to care for their instruments.

Skills Developed: Band Performance, event coordination, audio recording, radio advertising, PA system controller, disc- jockeying

Time Line: (part of the Certification and Associate Degree Programme) 6 months to a year; the ‘School-to-Work’ Workshop is am experience based internship

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(B). STATE HOW YOU WILL EVALUATE:

The Evaluation of the existing music programme as discussed comes from the external organizations such as Associated Board of Royal School of Music. In addition, the Alpha Institute also has extensive practical and theory courses to complete and tests are conducted as preparation before students are allowed to register for the Certification exams with ABRSM. Only those who complete the programme successfully are offered job workshops and internship in order to maintain quality and expected outcomes.

Moreover, the Institute follows academic curriculum that best suits our students in addition to what is recommended by the Ministry of Education. The results have been significant to prove that we are on the right track. In the last three years our students have been excelling the ‘City and Guilds’ exams at National Level for Math and English on levels 1 and 2. Awards and prizes have been presented to our students by the Ministry of Education in their annual Awards Ceremony.

For Trades Training, our external examiners are from HEART Trust/NTA who partner with us in the education of our students. And again, Alpha Institute follows the curriculum and qualification and competency standards of HEART Trust/NTA.

In relation to Music Programme, we follow the Royal School of Music qualification and competency standards, as HEART Trust does not have a Qualification and Competency Standards for Music. Alpha Boys School has been a pioneer in the music education of in Jamaica especially those who have academic challenges. Our past and present achievements are examples, For instance, Alpha Institute School Band received the ‘Best Music Band’ from CHASE Fund Sponsored National ‘Music Competition’ in 2016.

Students also have yearly ‘School-to-job workshops’ and ‘internships’ at various entertainment and tourism companies. This is to offer exposure to our students to the current job market available to them. Many of them as a result are already employed in places like RJR, Phase 3, Main Event, etc.

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15. LEVEL OF IMPACT: Low Med X High

16. APPLICANT CONTACT DETAILS

Name: Alpha Boys School (Registered Name) TRN No: 000-180-335-01

Phone: 1-876-928-1345 Email: [email protected]/

Email: [email protected] . .

Twitter: Website: alphaboysschool.org

Instagram:

17. BUS ADDRESS: Alpha Institute

26 South Camp Road, Kingston 4

Parish: Kingston

18. CHIEF ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER Name: Sister Susan Frazer Title: Area Administrator

Work No. 1-876-928-1345 Cell: 876-579-4797

Email: [email protected]

ATTACHMENTS:

1.Alpha School of Music Layout Designs

2. Alpha School of Music cost of Construction

3. School Hand Book

4. Charity Status Certification from the DCFS

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19. LIST OF QUALIFYING OFFICERS/DIRECTORS

Name & TRN No. Title/ Position Held Contact Numbers

MANAGEMENT TEAM:

Sister Susan Frazer, RSM Area Administrator 876-928-1345

Marcia Tai Chun Ministry Coordinator 876-928-1345

Margaret Little Wilson Administrator 876-928-1345

Janett Grant Principal 876-895-8808

Charles Arumaiselvam Development Officer 876-579-4797

Josh Chamberlain Music Dept. Fundraiser 876-578-1181

Andre Adman Music Director/Band Master 876-365-5186

Cheryl Matthews Accountant 876-928-1344

IF SELECTED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:

1. Passport size photo

2. References from anyone (1) of the following:

a) Business Coach b) Banker c) Incubator/ Accelerator Manager

3. Copies of any Awards, Citations or Bus Organisation Membership/Required Licence.

4. Financial Records (1-3 years old)

5. A simple Chart showing Governance / Organizational Structure.

6. Copy of Registration and or Compliance doc.

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