RE: REUNION 2017 GALA DINNER & DANCE

2017-Aug-20-2105Hrs
The following pictures and videos were submitted by Donald Graham 73.
Errol Lashley 65

RE:

2017-Aug-20-1929Hrs

breaking news...another mausican has passed on; its only newspaper info; malcolm junior pena 69-71

Ansel Knights 71

RE: Fwd: Get together

2017-Aug-19-0613Hrs

Hello Errol,

I had to share Scratchie's letter with My Fellow Mausicans. I got his permission.

Scratchie's poetic piece captures the essence of the Mausica experience. Reunion 2017 gave us an opportunity to relive it.

Whenever I hear about the "Molding A Nation Through Service" activities that Mausicans are involved in,, I am energized and proud to be a Mausican.  Our theme," Living The Legacy" is alive.

Thank you Scratchie and all my Mausican Brothers and Sisters who are the change agents in our communities. Please keep us informed about your contributions to " making the world a better place".

Sincerely,

Rodney Foster 66-68

"From: "lewis007 University of Minnesota"

To: rodneyfoster4050@comcast.net

Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 7:41:00 AM

Subject: Get together

My Brother Rodney:

By now we should have worked out that our common sojourn on that sacred piece of earth we call Mausica, was for life. We are in our 70s now, some close to 80, and the fire of that place still burns and shines. I was very very happy to see you and to join with you and some of the good men to sing again and to play the ass, signatures of being a Mausican....our special bonding. The lime at your house was the greatest...several generations of men there, something that I always look at....men spanning the years and just falling in...catching the mood....the special spirit...finding capability in themselves they did not know they have....

The calypso tent was a master idea, and I thought the singing at your house was off the chart, and at the college many heard the music and songs probably for the first time...people caught the mood, never mind the rain....

It was good to see you, one of the mainstays of this thing.....you must write to Maria, encouraging her to return to the fold.....we missed her....

This thing has to keep going...it is as authentic as could be.....that place made me whatever I am....it is the source...

Again good to see you...and other havenites, such as Efebo, Finbar, and Carlton Layne....

Peace brother.

Mighty Scratchie"

Rodney Foster 68

RE: Congrats

2017-Aug-19-0611Hrs

This is wonderful Hazel.  You are not only representing Mausica but T&T and the Caribbean. You are bubbling with enthusiasm. May God grant you the physical strength, the will and wisdom as you pursue your new challenge.

Barbara and Winston Mellowes

Barbara Mellowes 66

RE: Hazel Thompson Ahye

2017-Aug-19-0323Hrs

I wish to extend heartiest congratulations to Hazel on her achievements. She is keeping the flag of Mausica flying high high high. We of the '67 -'69 group are particularly proud of her. When Hazel came in, and I think she arrived a bit late, I may be wrong, she was so quiet and unassuming that I make bold to say, that while as the time progressed we saw her blossoming out, no one thought she would reach this far. Hazel, congrats, and may Almighty God continue to bless you and your family as you reach higher heights.

Pearl Mulrain 69

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2017-AUG-18

2017-Aug-18-1136Hrs

Congratulations to Hazel Thompson Ahye. Keep the flag of Trinidad and Tobago flying high. Blessings to all.

Linda Edwards

RE: APPRECIATION - REUNION 2017

2017-Aug-17-1643Hrs

On behalf of the members who organized Reunion 2017, I express our sincere appreciation to all Mausicans, their spouses and other relatives who attended the recent reunion. Thanks for your support and participation which enabled us to renew acquaintances and once again reminisce on those glorious and unforgettable two years at the best Training College in T&T.

In 2013 Alumni were taken to Tobago, Valencia, San Fernando and Point Fortin. This year we went to Diego Martin, Massa Nature Park in Central Trinidad and toured the East Coast of the island. Once again we returned to base for the annual concert...this time featuring our calypsonians.

Many of us, some for the second time, also viewed the award winning 'Ninth Floor' produced by Selwyn Jacob. As usual, to bring the curtains down we dined and danced at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre. Thanks to everyone who assisted in making Reunion 2017 another memorable event.

Thank you also for your feedback which has been carefully considered. Volunteers are needed to organize Reunion 2019. Please contact members of the current committee so that proper handing over can take place. Your early response is appreciated as planning for a cruise must begin soon. Yes, as was announced at the dinner, most Alumni selected a cruise for 2019. Other choices were Cuba and Canada.

Thanks again and as Brenda said last week  "a l'horizon 2019"

Regards to all...be safe.

Angela

f/Organising Committee

Angela McAlister 72

RE: "DE BACK OFDE BUS"

2017-Aug-17-0346Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Aye, hear nah man, I like de back ah de bus.

Not de very last row; about de fourth row before de back..

De lime does be de sweetest in de back

Plenty ***t talk, ole talk, debates and lots of laughter.

Remember wen Finbar shout out , "Yuh does still give man money?"

Slow down driver! Look de fella comin.

Wen we was passing thru Chaguanas, ah Mausican from quite England pass ah white envelope through de back window tuh ah fella in ah blue jersey.

Yuh talk bout laugh and inquiries!

But de most raucous outburst was wen Graham unwrap de biggest bake and shark ah ever see.

"Boy,like yuh goin an feed de five thousand or wat?"

De bake was about two pounds. Everybody on de maxi coulda take ah bite.

There was serious bonding too between me and meh half Chinee, Havenite Brother, Allum, and his wife., Dirka.

Me and Joy Valdez traded books.

Meh Mausican sistah is ah serious poet,oui.

Order ah copy.

Ah cyar wait fuh de next reunion.

Let's take ah cruise tuh Barbados, nah.

Plenty Mausicans have Bajan connections.

2019 we headin fuh Bimshire, little England..

Is 3:40 a.m.

Ah gorn.

Rodney Foster, 66-68.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2017-AUG-11

2017-Aug-11-1328Hrs

Dear Errol,

I very much regret not being able to participate fully in the MTC reunion this time around. Unfortunately, the event clashed with my preparation for the 16th World Conference of the International Society of Family Law in Amsterdam, which is held every 3 years in different parts of the world. Not only was I a member of the Executive Council, but I was also a presenter at the conference and I had to prepare my presentation before I checked in for my flight on the night of July 22. I did take time off to attend the 9th. Floor and was able to see many of our alumni who attended that wonderful production.

I am, incidentally, the only person from the Caribbean on the Council and am now a Vice-President, having been so elected at the General Meeting of the Society. Please see photo of outgoing Council attached. I have put in a bid to convene the next World Conference. I want it to be held in the Caribbean in 2020, so that our Caribbean judges, lawyers and other professionals involved in family law will be able to benefit from learning and sharing with the world -renowned international judges, law professors and professionals from related disciplines, such as therapists, who attend the ISFL conferences. Hope some of you will be able to support me in this venture.

Warm regards,

Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

RE: Reunion 2017

2017-Aug-08-1028Hrs

We The North say - Congratulations????

We enjoyed another amazing reunion.

Thank you to the organizing committee. We know putting it together gave some of you a few more grey hairs, you too Howard!

The events were at a pace that we didn't have to arrive too early in the morning. Those of us who stayed at the Hilton enjoyed leisurely breakfasts while we reminisced about our Mausica experience.

As luck would have it, after crawling down the slippery path from the hotel to get transportation to City Gate, we got a PH car. The driver lived in Belmont and he became our private taxi; he was available whenever we needed him. In conversation we found out that Felix Edinborough was once his vice principal.

Except on the day at Mausica, the weather was so cooperative, unlike the sea at Manzanilla!

The trip out east and to Massa park gave several of us an opportunity to visit parts of the island that we had heard about.

Selwyn, congrats on the success of the NINTH FLOOR showing.

The Gala dinner and dance were the icing on the cake. The decor was mind blowing, the meal was delicious and the music - ah still want to raise mih hand and leggo!

From We The North - merci et à l'horizon 2019.

Mausica Canada

Brenda Alexander 65

RE: Many Thanks

2017-Aug-02-2011Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Carl Caton and I would like to express our sincerest thanks to our Mausicans Brothers who participated in the "Walk Down Memory Lane" in HMJ Hall at MTC.. We had one rehearsal in Dinsley on July 14th.

Big Brother, Earl Carnovan turned up early with his keyboard; Carl came with his guitar, stringed for a lefthander; Rawle Phillip and Lester Osuna journeyed  from quite Diego Martin, Alisford and Scratchy, wise men, came from the East; Leslie Ramdoo, Bossman,  represented St James; guitarist,  Efebo, from Tunapuna,  added his talents to the musical pelau, and Finbar Ryan and I were the supporting vocalists. The rehearsal was great.

On Tuesday, July 18th,  It was mas in HMJ Hall. We invited the spirits of our departed Mausicans to join de celebration.

Carl, who has a memory like an elephant,  opened the program with a Trevor Davis' kaiso," Sweet Memories Of Mausica". Soapseed was the first Calypso King or Road March King at MTC. Next came Bossman, singing his hit "Make It Tuh Fit meh Head". He still has a melodious voice but his pelvic gyrations form the the mid-sixties were absent. Ask Annette Allen tuh show yuh! The audience sang  along as we belted out Beckles'" WAR",  Joe Stephens' classic, "De Same Mausica", Efebo's " Ten Dollar Fine". Scratchy  reminded us of "DE Change"  ----Mausicans from Pt Zagaya who forgot eating tanya and dasheen wen dey come tuh MTC..  Of course, we had tuh end de show wit Leroy Cox' classic, "Mausica" . Yuh shudda hear Mausicans singin, " Now I have to leave this  place I'm feeling very sad/ Mausica,  I love you so bad..

Yes man, people start askin we tuh make ah record. Such memories.

To wrap up the show, we switched to singing some Mausica folksongs. The spirits were there. It was vintage Mausica Teachers Chorale Society in concert.. Felix, the red rooster, crowed and flapped his wings. Cherrie Luke Brizan and Lynette Thompson became soloists. Myrtle Spencer an I  enacted Fifi and Sweetman Doray. Rawle Philip and Lester Osuna, delayed by inclement weather conditions,  joined the choir.  Wen we sang "Boca Chimes", it was a fitting farewell to the spirits who had graced us with their presence.

Runion 2017 was a success.

Ah gorn.

Rodney Foster. 66-68..

RE: Hi All,

2017-Aug-01-1709Hrs

Thanks to the organizing committee, Sheila, Carol, Angela, Phyllis, Howard and his wife for a wonderful Reunion. Winston and I enjoyed all we were able to attend.

Your hard work has paid off well. I missed Kay, Buzzie, Irma, Mary. But it was wonderful meeting Yvonne Cambridge and Kathleen Luke and Sumatie who joined us for the first time. Hope we meet at another reunion. If I did miss some one from the committee, thanks to you.

Barbara Mellowes. 66

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2017-JUL-28 Part 1/3

2017-JUL-29-1114Hrs

Thanks,  Sir  Errol for the beautiful  pics, wonderful, gorgeous , happy  smiling faces of our beloved teachers.

Radica King (73- 75)

Reunion 2017

2017-JUL-28-Fri

Fellow Mausicans,

I am thrilled to have participated in Reunion 2017.  Permit me to express my congratulations to the Organizing Committee on a job very well done.  Angela, Carol, Elsa, Heather, Howard, Phyllis and Sheila deserve our heartfelt thanks but they also need our help for the next Reunion, so volunteer early, i.e., volunteer now.

Errol Lashley 65

RE: Reunion 2017

2017-JUL-27-0046Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

I enjoyed attending another historic event. I extend sincerest thanks to the Organizing Committee for  hosting Reunion 2017 . Much appreciation to all those who attended. I'll expand my comments in future blogs. I returned to Atlanta on Tuesday night.. Still suffering from jet lag..

Talk with you soon.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68

RE:

2017-JUL-22-1607Hrs

Maureen Warner 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2017-JUL-21

2017-JUL-21-2150Hrs

O.K. I may not see it until the following week, though. I am leaving for Amsterdam tomorrow to attend the Meeting of the Executive Council of the International Society of Family Law and to deliver a paper at the 16th. World Conference of the Society. I return on the 30th.  I am the only one from the Caribbean on the Executive Council and the only one presenting at the world conference, so I don't think I should be absent. Someone has to represent us.

Enjoy the gala banquet. I am so sorry I had to miss out on so many of the  reunion activities this year.

Have fun. Shake a leg for me.

Love to all.

Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

RE: The Mausican Legacy Continues

2017-JUL-15-????Hrs

Joy Valdez 74

RE: CHANGE OF TIME - MAUSICA DAY

2017-JUL-14-2019Hrs

MAUSICA DAY - TUESDAY 18TH JULY

TIME CHANGED TO 3.00pm as we were informed today that we cannot have the use of the campus earlier.

EACH ONE TELL ONE - SPREAD THE WORD!

Angela McAlister 72

RE: Reunion 2017

2017-JUL-14-0143Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

We are one day away from Reunion 2017.

Please ensure that you have sent a copy of the deposit slip  to Sheila Warner at sjw500@gmail.com or WhatsApp 781-4642.

See you on Saturday afternoon at Divine Destiny, Diego Martin Main Road - just after Covigne Road.

Angela McAlister 72

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2017-JUN-30

2017-JUL-14-0024Hrs

Dear Mausicans,

I know I will be missing a most pleasant week with those whom I love dearly.

Unfortunately I cannot be there this time.

However, I want to add to the list of Publications ..

' THE HISTORY OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM  1498-2016.  edited by Dr Merle Baker...

Mausica and the contributions of our Pioneers, Principal and staff are featured.

The book will be launched in August 2017. Details of that event will be advertised in the Blog.

Do have a great time. My son and his wife will attend Selwyn's Premiere..

Enjoy

Blessings

Dr. Merle Baker 68

RE: Reunion 2017

2017-JUL-06-2216Hrs
Hi Errol an the Mausican Family
Well we are almost there - July 15 is just a step away.

We welcome all and you can bring along family and friends;

Let me give you the schedule for Reunion 2017.

Theme 2017 - "Remaining Relevant - Accepting Change"

Day 1  - Sat July 15

             Regitration & Welcome Cocktails - 4:00 p.m

             Thanksgiving Service

             Dinner

Venue:  Divine Destiny

             Diego Martin Main Road

Our host - Vivian and Gemma Duncan [1972/74]

Day 2  -  Sun. July 16

                Fun & Games  -  2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Venue:    National Aquatic Centre

               Couva

This is a "Dutch Party" - bring your drinks and eats;

Your best games; Karaoke etc.

Day 3  - Mon. July 17 

             - Maxi Tour  - 9:00 a.m

 

Venue:  Meeting at Trincity Mall [near Tru Valu]

Walk with your Picnic Baskets and swimsuits.

Day 4  -  Tue. July 18

              MAUSICA  DAY  - 11:00 a.m

Venue:    Mausica Campus

              Tree planting; unveiling of Monument, Lunch,

               Calypso Tent and Concert,  Mix & Mingle;

Day 5  -  Wed. july 19

               Picnic 

Venue:    Massa Nature Park  9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m

Day 6  -  Thur. July 20  

              "A night at the Movies" - 5:30 p.m.

                The Ninth Floor

Venue:    CLL Auditorium Centre; UWI

Day 7  -   Fri. July 21

               Last Lap  -  Gala Dinner & Dance - 7:00 p.m.

Venue:    Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre

              Lady Young Road

              Belmont

Come out in your best 'dan dan'

Come and have a time;   

Call Angela, Phyllis, Howard, Elsa, Carol or heather for further info.

Looking forward to seeing ALL of you.  

ONE more week to go.

God bless

Carol (Weekes) Brown 74

RE: Ninth Floor screening on July 20th at UWI

2017-JUL-06-1859Hrs

Hi Errol,

Can you re-send the e-flyer I sent last week about the FREE screening of Ninth Floor on Thursday, July 20, at 5:30 pm in the CLL Auditorium, UWI.

Thanks, Selwyn

Selwyn Jacob 65

RE: In the Home Stretch

2017-JUL-06-0209Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

In ten more days, we will reunite in Sweet TNT. Mausica Reunion 2017.

Thanks to all the participants in this worthy event.

Carl Caton and I are spearheading the " Mausica  Kaiso Tent., 1963 thru 1979".

Today, Carl informed me that he has contacted Lester Osuna, Efebo Wilkinson, Leslie Ramdoo, Happy, Rawle Phillips, Alisford, Finbar and a few others, whose names I can't recall at the present moment. Thanks for your support.

Please give Carl a call, 868-725-4025, 868-625-0996.  re; a rehearsal.

I am arriving on July 13th and would like to have a rehearsal/ lime on July14th , at 3.00 pm,  19 , 7th Street West, Dinsley.  Tel # 640-6040..

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2017-JUN-30

2017-JUN-30-1054Hrs
We mourn the passing of a great Mausican, Peter Pariag, 1967-1969.
Peter lived a caring life and to all who interacted with him over the years, he was a exemplary professional. See the reminiscences below.

"---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Godfrey J. Martin (ACePro)
Date: Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 2:52 PM
Subject: Passing of Peter Pariag
To: 

Colleagues,

I have learnt today about the passing of one of our former CSO colleagues, Peter Pariag. I first met Peter on campus in Economic Statistics classes taught by Eric St Cyr and we also were in some classes in the Mathematics Faculty. He completed his degree in Mathematics and Economics and went on to the CSO, possibly a year ahead of me in 1975.  I believe that Peter was also a  Mausica graduate and came to UWI after his stint there. He was a disciplined hard worker and when I was teaching at UWI a decade later in 1985, he was only too willing to come and give a lecture to my Econ Stats class on National Accounts and explain how CSO was producing statistics in this area. He did a very good job with the students and now I understand that his teacher training skills and work in teaching would have given him a good facility in teaching students.  Peter became Director of Statistics and after leaving the service, I believe he continued work by teaching at UWI and elsewhere as acknowledged by SBCS below and he was also on the National Training board.

I am sad to hear of Peter’s transition at age 70.  We celebrate a productive life that has contributed to statistics and our society. I can only hope that in the future our national leadership will see the light and ensure that a progressive and dynamic NSITT emerges and this would certainly be a fitting tribute to him and all the others who have laboured long and hard in the vineyards of the CSO.  

Any colleagues who are in contact with his family, please share my condolences.

Best Regards

Godfrey

http://www.sbcs.edu.tt/news/farewell-peter/

FAREWELL TO A COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND – THE PASSING OF MR. PETER PARIAG

Published: 7:53 AM on June 27, 2017

The SBCS community is saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Peter Pariag; a pre-eminent member of our teaching faculty, and member of our Advisory Board. Peter was an outstanding educator, a great supporter of SBCS and a trusted advisor. He was a consistent and near-constant presence around our campuses during his over 25-year teaching career at SBCS; taking his first break in recent memory last semester owing to illness.

For many years, he was SBCS’ key Economics and Quantitative Methods lecturer for the MBA, ACCA, ABE and University of London programmes. “A quote that he would have enjoyed,” stated Executive Director Dr. Robin Maraj as he shared his memories of Peter, “is from Dr. W. Edwards Deming: In God we trust. All others must bring data.”

“On behalf of the SBCS community, I would like to extend to the family of Mr. Peter Pariag our sincere condolences on his passing. He touched and helped shaped the lives of many persons, some of whom now occupy senior positions in both the private and public sectors … After retiring from the public service a few years ago, he became a full-time grandfather and part-time lecturer, and I know he greatly enjoyed both roles.”  

“He leaves behind a great legacy, and though no longer with us in body, he will always be a part of us at SBCS.”

He will be missed."
Gwendoline Peter-Williams 69

RE: REUNION 2017

2017-JUN-30-0036Hrs
Thanks to all who have indicated their intention to attend.
Please note:
1. Sunday 16th - Games Afternoon 2 pm - 7 pm. Details will follow.
2. Thursday 20th - Showing of 'Ninth Floor'.
Details are in Selwyn's email.
See you soon.
Angela McAlister 72

RE: REUNION 2017

2017-MAY-25-1602Hrs

Hi Errol,

Thanks again for enabling us to be in touch with each other.

Thanks also to all who have registered to attend our up-coming Reunion.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

• The deadline for informing of your attendance at the other activities is May 31st 2017.
• You need to indicate your shirt size if ordering one.
• A copy of the bank deposit slip is to be sent to Sheila Warner at sjw500@gmail.com
• We need to know in advance if some of you are really planning to attend.

The group code for making hotel reservations is MAUSTE. Reservations can be made by either

• Contacting Hilton Reservations Department at ph. no. 1-868-624-3211 Ext. 5504 OR
• Emailing at reservations.trinidad@hilton.com OR
• Going online to www.hilton.com

Please use the code MAUSTE to get our special hotel rate.

Looking forward to seeing you again.

Angela McAlister 72

RE: The history of Mausica Kaiso.

2017-MAY-25-0116Hrs

Thursday 25th. March, 2017

My Fellow Mausicans.

Carl Caton and I are working together to take you "Down Memory Lane" via Mausica Kaiso. We need your input.

If you have any info or suggestions that you feel would be helpful in building this Mausica Priority Kaiso Route, please contact Carl Caton at    868-625-0996, 868-625-4025. Email: pbf8009@hotmail.com.  For example , When was the first year of  a Kaiso competition; the winners, the songs, the lyrics, the winning hostel, any female contenders, the topics, the prizes, the bands that backed them at the Carnival fetes, the Mausican arrangers and musicians, the Mausicans who could attend the event and belt out their tunes, etc, etc, etc.

Howard, Carlston, Finbar, Alisford, Joe, Happy, Rutherford, Errol, Barbara, Efebo, Clive, Paddy, Maria, Angela, Leroy, videographers  artists and others. We need your help.

Call Carl now.

You may also contact me at 404-501-9277., Atlanta, GA.

Happy Memorial Day. Thanks for all those who gave their lives to make our world a better place.

As usual,

Rodney Foster. 66-68

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2017-MAY-19

2017-MAY-19-0738Hrs

This was sung when I was there.

"Well the folksong choir in Mausica,

is the greatest ever.

They give you variety, the tunes spicey,

and the please everybody.

People. who hear them say,

that the choir is here to stay."

Who has the time to collect and archive the songs of Mausica?

When it is done, I want a copy.

Speaking about archives, I know that Mr. Williams, did some research and recorded the folk songs of Trinidad and Tobago, that were not recorded for the public.

Does anyone know what has become to that body of songs? Again, I would like to have a copy, whenever it is found.

Garth Nicholas 71

RE: Pictures from Past Reunion

2017-MAY-16-2320Hrs
Carlston A. Gray 74

RE: Pictures from Past Reunions

2017-MAY-16-2319Hrs

Carlston A. Gray 74

RE: Some of us won't make it.

2017-MAY-16-2318Hrs

Some Mausicans won't make the next Reunion, simply because they can't. Find a reason to enjoy the fullness of life. See you in July.

Carlston A. Gray* 74

RE: Correction!

2017-MAY-14-0006Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

I stand corrected.

Pat Castagne composed "Ice Man". Lord Melody sang the kaiso, backed by Cyril Diaz.

I did some research after chatting with Carl Caton on Saturday.

My first roommate, Leroy Cox, composed and sang "Farewell to Mausica". It's a classic.

Roommate, it would be a pleasure to have you  there in July, 2017. Ah hope yuh comin.

Please let us know.

We are planning to have a rehearsal in Dinsley. Fellas, walk wit ah bottle. Ladies bring some munchies.

Stay tuned for more info.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 68

RE: "You Do It."

2017-MAY-12-1931Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

In one of my many oletalks with our beloved Mr. Williams, we were discussing what needed to be done to make the world a better place. After trading many suggestions and ideas, Mr. Williams left me with a winner. In typical Fitzie style, he suggested "You do it."

Today, as I look around, I am happy to report that Mausicans are doing it. All over the world Mausicans are "Molding a  nation through service."

Every Jack and Jill are living the Mausica legacy. I am proud to be a graduate of MTC.

My Fellow Mausicans, let us continue to share the good news of our bretherin and sisterin.

Congrats to Selwyn Jacobs and meh cousin, Carlston,  in New Jersey and Brooklyn, NY. Sister Gwen, in 2007 or 2009 , you used a phrase that I would like you to expand. What is "a seamless education."? Ivan Ragoonan, what is your role at the Bronx Botanic Garden? Come on Mausicans , tell us what you are doing and where you are " doing  it"..

Aye Garth , it's good hearing from you.

Ah hope yuh coming tuh de Gala at Hilton tuh dance down de place. Dis year is Castilian, Ah hope Hilton have ah big dance hall.Wit you, Errol, Carl Caton and me we want plenty space! No postage stamp dance floor.  In 2013, ah had tuh ask Hyatt tuh increase de size of de dance floor. Yuh know how we Mausicans could dance. We better than Dancing With The Stars.

So long for now. Ah gorn.

Rodney Foster 66-68.

RE: Reunion 2017

2017-MAY-05-1141Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans

Would all Mausican calypsonians and musicians contact Carl Caton at 868-625-0996 H or 868-725-4025. Cell..

Carl needs your lyrics and music. Carl's father was the great Nelson Caton who composed a few road marches:

Do you remember "Dr. Nelson, you know what you said was true. Drink Teezan Dezoban."  ( Do a spell check )

I believe he also composed one for Melody. "Iceman."  Remember "Street cries in de city really does amuse me."

Call Carl ASAP.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68.

RE: REUNION 2017

2017-MAY-04-2347Hrs

Colleagues,

Thanks to all who have registered to date.

As we get closer to the Reunion, please be reminded of the following:

The next payment deadline is May 31st 2017.

Please indicate your shirt size if you are ordering same.

You must send us a copy of the deposit slip and include the activities for which you have paid. This can be done easily by photographing the slip and then sending it by WhatsApp to Sheila Warner at 1-868-781-4642.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Angela McAlister 72

RE: Reunion 2017

2017-MAY-04-0243Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Calling all Mausican calypsonians. Ah fraid tuh call names.  Last time ah call tenors because I was in de tenor section. Meh roommate, Carlsbury Gonzalez , who was in de bass section , get jealous .  He want tuh know how come ah leave out he name.

Ah will name a few calypsonians we would like to tuh hear again: Felix, Ramdoo, Efebo, Cox, Scratchy, Gelly, Happy, Rutherford, Ritchie, Cecile Nicholson/Annette Alfred, Agnes Howell, Maria, Joe Stephens,  de fella living in England,, Gregory Byrne, Osuna and so many others. Everybody welcome.

Aye Cutty, walk wit yuh guitar and cuatro.. Iron men  walk wit yuh iron. Wallace bring yuh chac chac.. Let's return tuh MTC an have ah good time. Guest artistes welcome too. So Crepsole, Rolly Bain, join de fete.

Contact Carl Caton and de Pplanning Committee.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68

RE: Happy Easter

2017-APR-11-0243Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Happy Easter, my beloved family.

I am eagerly looking forward to attending Reunion 2017.

My Brother, Efebo, referred to the 66-68 graduates as the Bridge Generation.  He explained that we have deep, intimate relationships between the Pioneers and our younger Mausicans. Those pioneers laid a sound foundation and my year group, 66-68,  passed the baton on to 67-69 and so on and so forth.( sore hand sore foot). The pioneers and the Alumni Choir were the flagships of MTC.

How well do I remember hearing Uncle Bob playing Mausica hits on Radio Trinidad. Did Paddy Faint or Feint. was Elmo Philip ah real Sweetman Dohray;  was Felix ah real red rooster/cock crowing in the early morning waking up the fishermen. Just listen to our LPs and relive the impact we had on folk song singing throughout the world. I remember singing in the tenor section where we would come up with some spontaneous arrangements, each section trying to outperform the other. Listen to Tina and you would experience  the artistry of a Ken Marshall, Vernon Langdon, Gregory Wallace, Anthony Taitt, Selwyn Thompson, Carl Caton, Ivan Ragoonan, Glenville King, Rawlins Manwarren, Lloyd Brown, Rodney Foster and several others. It was Mas in de place.

Calling all Mausicans, let's reunite and celebrate our legacy. Let us give thanks.

Aye,  is 2:26 am.. By de way, Planning Committee,  include me as one of your MCs . Have a team of MCs,. People knowledgeable of the contributions to the rich fabric of the Mausicans who would attend the reunion. Ah gorn.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68