The Music Programme is committed to honing the talents of budding musicians and singers across the island. For many participants, the exposure is such that, it has enabled them to make tremendous strides in the pursuit of their musical career. The Competition is a factory that produces outstanding musicians and singers that are making a positive mark on the Jamaica’s musical landscape that transcends its geographic border.

The Competition features categories such as : Piano, Wind Instruments, String Instruments, Pan Music, Stage Band, Tablet Band, Classroom Instrumental, Creative Music Making, Recorder , Instrumental-Own Choice, Vocal Classical/Semi-Classical, Vocal (Spiritual, Gospel, Sacred Music, and Patriotic), Jamaican Popular and Modern Music, Dee-jay/Sing-Jay, Jamaica Folk Singing (Mento, Non-Mento), Jazz & Blues, Songs from Musicals, Drum Solo (Hand Drums, Trap Set) and Drum Ensembles.