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20 youths participate in first-ever Audio Engineering webinar in VI

- Webinar was facilitated by Department of Youth Affairs & Sports
According to the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS), the webinar presenters were certified local engineer Chaurbin Smith (with red cap) and Home Grown Studio's Brent D. R. Hoyte, a well-known music teacher. Photo: DYAS
Brent D. R. Hoyte, right, a well-known music teacher, delivers his presentation at the Audio Engineering webinar facilitated by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports on Saturday, November 21, 2020. . Photo: DYAS
Brent D. R. Hoyte, right, a well-known music teacher, delivers his presentation at the Audio Engineering webinar facilitated by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports on Saturday, November 21, 2020. . Photo: DYAS
From left: Raul R. Sprauve aka ‘Juggo’, Brent D. R. Hoyte, Chaurbin Smith and Eustace C. Freeman aka ‘Boss’ at the Audio Engineering webinar on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Photo: DYAS
From left: Raul R. Sprauve aka ‘Juggo’, Brent D. R. Hoyte, Chaurbin Smith and Eustace C. Freeman aka ‘Boss’ at the Audio Engineering webinar on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Photo: DYAS
Some 20 youngsters participated in the Audio Engineering webinar on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Photo: DYAS
Some 20 youngsters participated in the Audio Engineering webinar on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Photo: DYAS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what has been dubbed “a big deal” and a first-ever for the Virgin Islands, some 20 youngsters participated in an Audio Engineering webinar facilitated by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

The participants and aspiring sound engineers, artists and musicians included 6 females and 14 males, with the youngest being 14 years of age.

According to the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS), the webinar presenters were certified local engineer Chaurbin Smith and Home Grown Studio's Brent D. R. Hoyte, a well-known music teacher.

“This is the first webinar of its kind being held in the BVI,” DYAS officer Mr Eustace C. Freeman aka ‘Boss’ told Virgin Islands News Online.

Mr Freeman said the information was well received, adding that the interaction where several questions were asked during the question and answer segment of the hour and a half long webinar was an indicator of that.

“This webinar was very important as we move towards artistry being a viable career in the BVI. We see an increase in the number of young people being interested in the music industry and so understanding sound is an instrumental part of pursuing a career in the music industry.

“We were pleased to have musicians, artists, producers and aspiring engineers participating in the webinar,” Mr Freeman said.

He also said DYAS will continue to host programmes to aid the development of the territory’s young people within the areas of their interest.

10 Responses to “20 youths participate in first-ever Audio Engineering webinar in VI”

  • Eagle Eye (23/11/2020, 13:06) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep up the good work guys
  • Bvi lander (23/11/2020, 13:30) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great initiative
  • Yes (23/11/2020, 13:38) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awesome stuff! I hope more programs for music is implemented
  • disappointed (23/11/2020, 13:47) Like (4) Dislike (24) Reply
    Brent, you grew up in a Christian home, but I see you are drifting from the Lord. Remember the Lord and how He has brought you in life. In that I mean, you should have been linking up with Christians of like mind in this field. I know that I will get a bashing, but I don't mind.
    • flUffy (23/11/2020, 18:30) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ disappointed!!!! What have you done for your community LATELY???Mr.Brent Hoyte is a talented and God fearing HUMAN BEING..if HE CHOOSES TO SHARE HIS GOD GIVEN TALENT AND SKILLS WITH OTHER'S. WHO ARE UOU TO JUDGE??? DONT YOU THINK HE IS AWARE OF HIS UP BRINGING?? I BEG OF YOU PLEASE LET THE YOUNG MAN BE!!(AND GO FIND YOUR SELF A PROJECT TO HELP OR SHARE YOUR SKILLS WITH OTHER'S) GOSH MAN!! LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE!! TRY GO SIDDUNG IN THE BACK PEW!! MR.BRENT HOYTE CONTINUE TO DO WHAT YOU DO!! YOU MIGHT BE SUPRISED WHO YOU TOUCH!!
    • @Disappointed ... foolish (23/11/2020, 20:47) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      You are a walking contradiction. So he shouldn't share his talents with God's people which come in all shapes and forms? You all is a set of anti christ. Led by demon spirits. I
    • send help (24/11/2020, 00:02) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      @disappointed. Do yall christians see anything outside of the bible?
  • Nice (23/11/2020, 14:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos to HON. Sowanda and his Ministry for ensuring these types of programs are done for the young people.
  • Rubber Duck (23/11/2020, 17:04) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe get them working on the “ gateway “. It’s 5pm and it’s not there.
  • zone 7 (23/11/2020, 18:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Showada jamin mehson


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