RE: Mausica directory new addition

2013-Mar-30-0302Hrs

Ivan BF Ragoonanan

Ivanbrag@gmail.com

1-203-406-9988

stamford,CT,USA

I used to roommate w Martin brathwaite @ Fair Haven hostel

Yr gp....66-68

Ivan Ragoonanan

RE: Memories of Fausto Papetti

2013-Mar-29-2203Hrs

Hi Rodney

In your email to Errol on  6th March you mentioned the name "Fausto Papetti" and boy yuh send meh down memory lane. He played a mean sax. I have a LP by him (1960's ) .....'the wistful sax of  Fausto Papetti'. The album is called "Midnight Blue". Great music on that LP: tunes like 'Just the same old line', the theme from 'La Dolce Vita', the theme from a 'Summer Place', the theme from 'the Apartment' and 'Where the boys are' to name a few.

Yuh send me back in times, a caption from the LP reads......."here is the ideal album for late, late listening! Turn down the lights, and let the wistful sax of Fausto Papetti steal out of the shadows upon your ear"...... Thanks Rodney for reminding me about Fausto Papetti. Ah feeling to put on meh gloves an sequins and dance

Joan Braf

Joan Brathwaite

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-29-0747Hrs

Hi Gabby

Many thanks for recent e mails including the photo of you and Patrice.  I have just read the blog and am TOTALLY fed up with people who are still saying that they did not get the Registration details which were issued so long ago... I doubt whether anyone will want to be part of a committee to plan a further reunion!  Errol has given up so much time to keep the Blog going... they least we can do is to read it regularly.

Maybe those who want personal treatment should pay a bit extra for FEDEX!   I don't even want to bring up that subject on the blog again!   Please excuse my venting... blessings,

Pat Ryan

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-29-0651Hrs

I greatly appreciate Hazel's contribution re "the right thing to do." Exactly, how does one know what is the right thing to do; even adults have been practising things for most of their lives believing it to be the right thing....but only to discover it is wrong. I believe that this is really a hot topic and there can be lots and lots of contributions; then again the big problem.... INTERPRETATION. We see it everyday from the courts, and I am raising another hot topic the Interpretation of the BIBLE. Have a BLESS day my brothers and sisters.

Ansel Knights

RE: Storm, boy, storm.

2013-Mar-28-0946Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Like Conrad forget how tuh storm ah fete! Man come down wit yuh camera an ting and all yuh videographing equipment. Dey bong tuh let yuh in. I mehself go leave ah side door open fuh yuh.

On a more serious note. There will never be another Mausica 50th anniversary.Therefore, members of the committee please do your best to accommodate the late registrants.

Conrad has been at every reunion. Help out ah Brother.

In addition, I hope we have contracted with a professional videographer  to record and document, for posterity, all the events of Mausica's 50th.

I am sure that most Mausicans would want to purchase a DVD. Set aside any profit as seed money for the next reunion.

As usual,

Rodney Foster

RE: ADDITION TO LIST

2013-Mar-27-1554Hrs

Hi Errol,

Please add the following names to the mailing list:-

Hughvon Sealey 1968-70

Address    hseal1@live.com

Gilbert "Happy" O'Connor 1969-71

Address    happy448@hotmail.com

Sigrid Sandiford-Smith 1968-70

Address   Siggy8_@yahoo.com

Thanks for your contribution. God's richest blessings to you and fellow Mausicans.

Elsa Joseph

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-24-0909Hrs

Errol, Anna Maria, Claire,

Surely, there is room for one exception. There always is room for one. Conrad Thomas can be that exception.

Pretty please.

Jesus is the only answer!

Love & blessings

HazelAnn, Ed.D.

Hazel Ann Gibbs dePeza

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-23-2022Hrs

"Do the Right Thing, because it is the Right Thing to do." is the motto of the Rose Hill R.C, which President Carmona mentioned in his speech.   He mentioned it as the motto of Rose Hill R. C. also had a a principal Ms. Thora Best who retired from Rose Hill and worked wonders there at the school.  Fr. Clyde Harvey is also the Parish Priest for the area. There was an interview with the two latter persons after the inauguration and Thora suggested that all schools in Trinidad and Tobago should have that as their motto. Mausicans making  waves again.  Was Zennie ever at Rose Hill? Maybe the motto was taken from her poem.  Is the poem in our Commemorative Mag?  Maria

Anna Maria Mora

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-22-1340Hrs

Interesting that I too, waited for a note on registration and did not see any. How can registration be closed? In addition, I second the motion of Progues and Pat. Let organizers do their thing. Hope to see a schedule of activities, dates etc soon so those of us who can attend will do so.

Bernice Stephens

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-22-1225Hrs

Dear Errol,

Greetings! I loved Linda's poem. It's one i would have loved to recite publicly. I rememeber my days representing Mausica at the Arts Festival in prose and verse, together with Gerard Narinesingh.

Conrad, if I were you, I would not give up yet. Catering is never an exact science. I am sure your late registration can be accommodated.

Like most of the population, I am very proud of our new president. We attended Faculty of Law and law school around the same time, I do believe I was one year ahead. He is a regular guy and very sincere.

As I explained to Thora, of whom I am very proud , while I have admired Zennie's work for years, I do have a little problem with the admonition ( advice?) to students to " Do the right thing because it is the right thing to do," which is also the Rose Hill R.C.School's  motto and which was quoted by President Carmona in his inaugural speech. As a wise man noted recently, telling students to do the right thing, presupposes that they know what is the right thing and will thus act appropriately. Depending on the nature of their socialization and the level of development of their individual consciences, some students believe something is the right thing to do, when others know it is wrong, because they have been taught that some things that are morally and/ or legally wrong are justifiable because of their circumstances. I may be starting as debate here, but have you known me to run other than from a fist fight? Have a great Holy Week and a Happy Easter all.

Love to all , malice to none.

Hazel Thompson-Ahye

RE:

2013-Mar-20-0658Hrs

Kudos to our very own Zennie de Silva, wife of Patrick de Silva - both Mausicans of 65-67 year group, who wrote the poem Self-Discipline, which contains the line 'Do the right thing, because it is the right thing to do.'

This line was quoted by President Carmona in his inaugural address, and has now become the new national mantra, behind Discipline Tolerance and Production.

Congratulations also to the new President - Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona - my homie. He once again placed villages in the deep south - Dalley Village, Sobo Village, Los Bajos, and Fyzabad on the national landscape.

Best Regards

Irmin G. Lewis-McKenzie

In the time of your life ....... LIVE!

RE: HYATT

2013-Mar-19-1156Hrs

Greetings,

To persons who have registered for the Gala Dinner and would like to overnight at the Hyatt afterwards please email me your information by March 28, 2013. I need to have that information to be able to make the necessary arrangements. Thank you very much for your immediate response.

Clare Creese-Woodley

RE: Addition to List

2013-Mar-18-0729Hrs
Hi Errol ,
Please add Carol Thomas to the mailing list.
1967-1969.
address:carolthoma@gmail.com
Thanks,
Sandra Lewis Borde (70-72)

RE: The Challenge Trophy

2013-Mar-15-2109Hrs

I will begin tomorrow, God willing the final formatting of the History of MAusica.

I will not be coming to the reunion, as I stated beore. I wish those attending from abroad woul bring a book about education to donate to the NAtional Library. Not everything our people need to know would be on Kindle. If some books ar e donated, it would help tae us beyond fete. But, I can only suggest.

Linda Edwards(Romain)

RE: Addition

2013-Mar-15-2045Hrs

From: Claudina Cudjoe

To: Errol Lashley

Subject: Add To The List Please

Date: 15th March 2013

Hi Errol,

Please add Richard Dick Antoine to our list. His email address is:

rantoine43@yahoo.com

And he did ask me to convey thanks to all those who expressed sympathy on the passing of his wife.

Thanks Errol and do keep up the marvellous and untiring labour of love. We do appreciate.

Claudina Cudjoe nee Antoine

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-15-1210Hrs

Hi Errol,

..looks like I won't be able to attend the 50th reunion after all. I sent an email last week to Claire Creese-Woodley saying that I was about to send my registration, money, etc. and hadn't received a response. I guess I now have a response with Maria's note below which is very emphatic about registration for the gala being closed.  I woldn't come to T&T if i cannot attend the gala.

So, have fun all....:(

Tom.

Conrad Thomas

RE: The Challenge Trophy

2013-Mar-15-0710Hrs

Fellow Mausicans

YES to a Challenge Trophy

NO to any other prizes, monetary or otherwise.   Based on our track record re the  deadlines for various payments for the Reunion... that is a non- starter.  Please everyone... walk with your contribution towards the TROPHY.

I was excited re the idea of a Mausica Folksong, but Felix is right... we may have made some songs better known and appreciated ,and certainly added value to them with our harmonies, but let it rest there.

ABSOLUTELY NO to any input re criteria.   Let the organisers do what they have been doing all along.   IF someone wants to start up another contest that is another matter ( to which i do not subscribe).   Let us be sensible please. It is an exciting prospect, but stay calm.

There, I've said it .  Pat with love and blessings.ajoyous

Pat Ryan

RE: TAKE ONE; TAKE NOTE

2013-Mar-14-0528Hrs
Dear Ppl,

We are coming around the corner. We meetin' 'round D cornerin 125 days. 
OMG!!!!! ONLY.????? Whey d time went?

N.B.  Registration & Dinner/Dance are closed.

        The closing date
forALL PAYMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS is March 31st, which is a Sunday. 
Therefore, we expect
ALL PAYMENTS AND FORMS SUBMITTED BY
TUESDAY 2nd APRIL 2013 AT 4.00 P.M.   
THIS IS NOT A BELATED APRIL FOOLS' DAY JOKE.  

ALSO BE REMINDED THAT ALL CHEQUES, DRAFTS OR MONEY ORDERS BE MADE OUT TO
CLARE CREESE-WOODLEY
AND RECEIPTS AND FORM DETAILING THE EVENTS IN WHICH YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING
MUST BE FAXED OR MAILED TO HER
GOOGLE MAUSICA TEACHERS' COLLEGE
AND YOU WILL GET ALL THE INFORMATION RE: BANK ACCOUNT AND CODE FOR WIRING $$$

                                                                                                                           Anna Maria

Anna Maria Mora

RE: Legacy -Alumni Choir - Sanfest

2013-Mar-11-0904Hrs

These are some of my suggestions:

(i) Initially the focus be on primary school choirs;

(ii) A Challenge Trophy (Thanks in advance Dr Merle) and/or a cash prize and/or musical instrument (preferably folk);

(iii) The Judging Criteria be Diction, Tone, Interpretation - musical presentation (must include theme, texture, expressiveness, ensemble); dramatic presentation (to include originality and relevance);

(iv) A suggested list of 'Mausica' Folksongs (I tend to agree with Sheila) to be made available to the Sanfest Committee.

Thank you for being part of the discussion whether with pen (Amir, Gregory, Rodney. Dr Merle, Sheila) or with positive thought. Cutty (67 -69)

Cuthbert Matthew

RE:

2013-Mar-08-1147Hrs

Please convey my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to my classmate Richard Antoine on the loss of his wife.I believe that I can identify with the loneliness and emptiness of the untimely departure of a spouse and best friend, since I have suffered the loss of my wife 4 years now. Keep the faith Dick and may her soul RIP.

Roy R Babulal

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-08-1116Hrs

Dear Errol,

Please add Ken Critchlow to your weekly emails: ken.critchlow@gmail.com

Thanks.

Lydia Naimool Jones

The Branch, Tobago.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-08-0712Hrs

Dear Friends,

I strongly support the idea of the challenge trophy for folk songs but I ask the question, “What is a Mausica Folk Song?” We cannot just say that it is a folk song sung by Mausica. We did not compose those songs and the mere fact that it is called a folk song can mean that there is no known composer. I remember that while I was in the choir Mr. Williams got a lawyer’s letter from someone who claimed that we had ‘used’ a song that he had composed.

Perhaps it would be better to have the trophy for the best folk song choir and I can tell you that most of the choirs will sing folk songs that we have done and with Mausica arrangements. This has been happening in the National Music Festival for years.

A trophy donated by Mausica would be a wonderful gesture especially for our 50th anniversary.

Felix Edinborough

RE: Living The Legacy

2013-Mar-06-2145Hrs

My fellow Mausicans,

Limin is ah national pastime in Sweet TNT. In Mausica, we perfected it.

Have a good day.

Rodney Foster

"INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY

Aye, hear nah man, wherever I go I can use “Mausica” money.

Fuh example, de odder day, Alan Simpson introduce meh tuh his cousin, Mike Lewis, from Sangre Grande. Of course ah ask him if he know meh pardnah, Braf, and his father who was ah policeman dat never arrest nobody. Well talk start. Then he tell meh dat he was ah postman who use tuh work in de post office in Brooklyn at de corner of Church and Bedford. Avenue.

Right away ah arsk him if he know Garvin Philip, meh Mausican brother. Dat is how ah get Garvin number and call him in Orlando. We ole talk fuh about two hours one night. Just catching up on shared memories.

Did you know dat is Garvin who encouraged Mr. Williams tuh buy ah big, string bass fuh de choir? An he use tuh play it too. He also say dat he was de first teacher tuh introduce steelband in school. Ah remember readin de article in de Guardian.

Enough bout Garvin, fuh now. Leh meh tell allyuh bout de lime by Mike Lewis. He say he was ah big time DJ from de East, Grande. Wen he start tuh play some oldies so ah had tuh take ah dance wit meh wife. De man drop ah Fausto Papetti on meh. Ah tink de tune name Caleb. Dat was one ah meh wife tunes in Mausica. De next tune was “Black Magic Woman” by Santana. Allyuh remember dat one?

Well boy, meh mind run on my DJ, from de East too, Arima. Some call him DJ Philo. I call him Alis, short fuh Alisford. Ah know he getting ready fuh Reunion 2013. Danceros an ballerinas get ready. Is “Dancin Wit De Mausicans “ at de Hyatt.

By de way, hats off tuh de planning committee. Keep up de good work. De next assignment is ah media blitz tuh remind de world about “Living The Mausica Legacy”.

My condolences to all who have suffered the departure of a loved one. May they rest in peace.

As usual,

Rodney Foster."

RE: Addition of a new member to blog

2013-Mar-05-2010Hrs

Hi,

Please add Surace Bhagwandeen 1965-'67 to your list.He was a resident of Fair Haven hostel and occupied the same room that Austin Jack Warner used.His e-mail is surace 16 @ hot mail .com He lives in Miami and is interested in participating in our Golden Jubilee in July this year.I however would not be able to part due to a previous commitment to tour Asia during July 11th-August 2nd 2013.I am sorry to miss all the excitement and renewal of old acquaintances.

Thank you.

Best Regards

Dennis Ramlal.

RE: Condolences

2013-Mar-03-2150Hrs

Dear Errol,

I wish to express condolences to my cousin Richard Antoine from the 64-66 year group on the passing of his dear wife.

This I do on behalf of the entire Mausica Family and moreso on behalf of the graduates of the 64-66 group.

May she rest in peace.

Claudina Cudjoe nee Antoine (72-74)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-02-1931Hrs

I really do love Cutty's suggestion.  We will discuss at the next "Living the Legacy" Mausica Reunion Meeting.  Maria

Anna Maria Mora

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-02-1110Hrs

I like Cutty's suggestion. I prefer that the trophy be for the best performance of a Mausica folk song so that the nation can get an opportunity to hear those songs.

Sheila Warner

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-01-1914Hrs

Thank you Euline Peters for providing the name -4H Clubs - for the  primary schools Agriculture programmes. As retired grandparents may be we can teach our young ones to get involved in agriculture even as a hobby with our home grown gardens.

On another note Cutty your idea is fantastic and will truly complement the contributions of Mausicans to that organisation. As someone who also worked closely with Cutty, I am well-aware of his passion and love for music and have supported many of his activities especially his work in Point Fortin on 'Pan for Blues' a competiton for schools' steel-pan orchestras.

Additionally, I have also worked with SANFEST  from its inception and at all levels. Thus, as a former Curriculum Co-ordinator in Language Arts, Drama and Visual and Performing Arts which included Music, and on behalf of All Mausicans, especially those who have participated in any aspect in SANFEST, as they brought students from all over the country to compete, I will be most happy to donate a Challenge trophy for one aspect/level of the - Music Folk Choir. Cutty I am sure that you will be pleased.

Theodore, 'Scrathie', Marshall Montano won his first competition at SANFEST when he sang "I Love My Country".

Blessings

Dr. Merle Baker

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2013-Mar-01-1109Hrs

Dear Errol,

I endorse Cutty's suggestion, especially since I was a member of the MTCCS and the Alimni Choir. I remain available to assist.

Regards,

Gregory Wallace

RE: LONG LIVE MAUSICA

2013-Feb-28-1946Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans.

I love Cutty's suggestion.

Let's help him "Clang" the bells.

Rodney Foster

"Excellent suggestion Cutty.

Please give us some more details on the competition e.g. date, time and place, number of choirs etc. Let us know the cost of an appropriate trophy or trophies. Contact the local businesses for sponsorship and partnership in providing trophies.

I think that a challenge trophy would be a great way to perpetuate the Mausica name and legacy. In July last year, I had an interview on WACK Radio and requested that they play a Mausica folk song. The experience was refreshing..  Listeners loved it.  I will be willing to make a donation to the cost of the trophy.

I am proud of my Mausican brothers and sisters  making contributions to their community. For example, Makemba’s art project.in Laventille. I suggest that  Mausicans inform us, via The Blog,  of  their activities and their needs so that others can offer their help: time, service, monetary donations and other material contributions. I am planning to bring a “store bat” and donate it Barataria E.C. School.  In my early teens, a man we called Happy, gave the boys from Boobs two “store” bats and two rubber cork balls.

Happy was a big, tall man who lived to the East of my liming spot at the intersection of Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, Barataria. On his way to work on the docks, he rode down Twelfth Street. One evening, he dismounted his bike and asked Ms Mannah permission to build a shed in which he held Sunday school. Like you Cutty, he played the cuatro. He taught us how to play the tambourine. His up-tempo preaching and singing  attracted the children in the neighborhood and greatly influenced our lives.

I salute the “Happies “ in our alumni: Cutty, Geezmo, Maria, Pat Antoine, Andre, Desmond, Hazel, Brenda, Jerry, Buzzie, Felix, Alisford, Efebo, Makemba, Scratchie   Pat Ryan and so many others that we need to hear about. I appeal to you to let us know whatever you are doing. Mausicans returning for the Reunion could pack gifts in their suitcases or bring some dollars.

Aye, hear nah man, ah gorn. Meh wife cooking some saltfish and spinach downstairs. I love saltfish more than Sparrow. Ah getting distracted.

As usual,

Rodney Foster

66-68."