Joel Edwards
MUSICAL/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
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Joel Edwards, born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, has been immersed in music since childhood. Recruited by a music teacher at the age of 5, he excelled in the Royal School of Music exams and began playing the pipe organ at church and teaching harmonies to choirs. His passion led him to join the Glenmuir High School Festival Choir, where he achieved numerous gold medals and national trophies in Jamaica's National Festival Competition.
As the choir's director, he propelled them to new heights and won accolades at the national level, eventually focusing solely on performances. Joel's musical talents extend to studio production, photography, videography, and audio solutions for shows. Currently, he serves as the musical and technical director for the Braata Folk Singers, as well as holding positions at The Abiding Word Ministries and Project Hope Charities while running his own music production studio in New York.
Joel's expertise in music is complemented by his technical knowledge, enabling him to venture into photography, videography, and audio solutions for shows. Alongside his musical and technical roles, he operates a music production studio where he arranges and produces music for emerging artists in New York. With his multifaceted skills and experience, Joel continues to contribute his expertise to various organizations, including the Braata Folk Singers, The Abiding Word Ministries, and Project Hope Charities, where he serves as the musical and technical director and operations director respectively.