The ABDF Choir was established in August 2022
THE ABDF MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Established in 2001, the ABDF Band still remains the pride of the CDS and the entire force. The bandmaster is Captain Bernard Duplessis. It’s service and loyalty to the country have proven to be excellent through its motto, “Serving through Music,” bringing joy and contentment to its listeners. This military band is comprised of approximately 90% volunteer membership. Some have had 40 years of experience playing and performing extensively.
the band is 30 members strong
Serving through Music
The ABDF Band has a wide repertoire by which to aligned itself in any social or ceremonial events with a common belief that practice does make perfect. Such instilled discipline in each member has brought about the wonderful results at every military and public performance. Presently, the band is 30 members strong and also has a good relation with other musicians who are friends of the ABDF Band. The ABDF Band seeks prospective members who play a brass instrument and have a competent reading ability. We are not necessarily hard on those who are a bit weak in reading for we have experts who will assist you accordingly and help to develop that skill.
The ABDF Band has a wide repertoire by which to aligned itself in any social or ceremonial events with a common belief that practice does make perfect. Such instilled discipline in each member has brought about the wonderful results at every military and public performance. Presently, the band is 30 members strong and also has a good relation with other musicians who are friends of the ABDF Band. The ABDF Band seeks prospective members who play a brass instrument and have a competent reading ability. We are not necessarily hard on those who are a bit weak in reading for we have experts who will assist you accordingly and help to develop that skill.
started in September 2010
ABDF Steel Orchestra
The ABDF Steel Orchestra started in September 2010, In 2012 it hibernated for a few
years due to attendance issues and was re-activated in September 2019. This new
attachment to the Music Department, hopes to bring more joy to the hearts of all its
listeners and deemed to follow the same motto; “Serving through Music”. Presently,
there are 17 members with a young vibrant and competent arranger, First Lieutenant
Gavin Francis who has arranged for many popular steel bands on the island with several
victories and runner-ups. All of its members are of the Reserved Element of the force
and they are young, energetic with very good musical proficiency.
The ABDF Choir was established in August 2022, of which they made their first debut
at the Force’s 41st Anniversary Service at the Spring Gardens Moravian Church in. All
Members are Reserved and have been singing for many years professionally in and with
other church and local choirs and/or groups. This choir is under the directorship of Rev.
First Lieutenant Patmore Smith and assisted by Rec Adriane Donawa-Henry. A choir
with vocal versatility, Charisma, poise and dynamism.