Bernard Duplessis
St. John,Antigua
Summary
Experienced cultural and steel pan tutor with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding young musicians across nine prominent church-based steel orchestras since 1995. Demonstrates exceptional expertise in fostering musical talent within ensembles such as Holy Family Steel Orchestra, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Steel Orchestra, and St. Joseph’s Anglican Steel Orchestra, among others. Skilled in nurturing both individual and group performances, with a commitment to promoting cultural enrichment through music education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Director of Music
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force
St. George, Antigua
2007.07 - Current
- Expanded fan base through strategic social media campaigns.
- Maintained a high military standard with professionalism and discipline.
- Fostered positive relationships with media representatives to enhance ABDF’s public image.
- Identified new talent through regular scouting activities on the island.
- Conduct regular rehearsals towards perfection.
Music teacher secondary school
Ministry of Education
St. John, Antigua
1999.09 - 2008.01
- Coordinated music lessons to enhance students' understanding of different genres and other elements.
- Fostered a creative learning environment by incorporating practical and theoretical aspects of music.
- Delivered engaging lessons by integrating technology into classroom teaching.
- Organised annual school concerts showcasing students' musical talents.
- Prepared students for public examinations in Music, ensuring high pass rates.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, encouraging their musical development.
Education
Batchelor Degree - Music
Divine Word College
Epworth, Iowa USA 08/1990 - 05/1994
Diploma certificate - Caribbean Junior Staff and Command Course
Moneague Training Camp
Jamaica 02/2012 - 06/2012
CXC Certificate - General Subjects
St. Joseph’s Academy
St John's, Parish of Saint John 09/1982 - 05/1989
Skills
Tutoring of Pan playing in the following churches from 1995 to present:
1 Holy Family Steel Orchestra
2 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Steel Orchestra
3 Baxter Memorial Methodist Steel Orchestra
4 Sawcolt Methodist Steel Orchestra
5 Zion Church of God Steel Orchestra
6 St Joseph’s Anglican Steel Orchestra
7 St Stephen’s Anglican Steel Orchestra
8 St Philip’s Anglican Steel Orchestra
9 Lebanon Moravian Steel Orchestra
Affiliations
- Reading, Socializing, Watching a good movie/news, Serving in Church
Timeline
Director of Music
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force
2007.07 - Current
Music teacher secondary school
Ministry of Education
1999.09 - 2008.01
Batchelor Degree - Music
Divine Word College
08/1990 - 05/1994
Diploma certificate - Caribbean Junior Staff and Command Course
Moneague Training Camp
02/2012 - 06/2012
CXC Certificate - General Subjects
St. Joseph’s Academy
09/1982 - 05/1989