🏫 🎵 École de Musique Sainte Trinité 

École de Musique Sainte Trinité (EMST), also known as the Holy Trinity Music School, is a longstanding Haitian music education institution dedicated to developing musical talent, artistic discipline and cultural participation among children, young people and adults.

Established in Port-au-Prince in 1956 by Sister Anne-Marie of the Convent of St. Marguerite, the institution is part of the Episcopal Church of Haiti and has developed into one of Haiti's most established community music schools. BLUME Haiti describes EMST as the country's oldest community music school and reports that the institution serves more than 1,500 students across instrumental and vocal areas, supported by a teaching staff of approximately 50 instructors trained by the institution.

The school provides structured musical education spanning individual instruction, music theory, ensembles, orchestral training, vocal programs, summer camps and teacher-development initiatives. Its educational approach combines the foundations of classical music with contemporary teaching methods, while emphasizing artistic development, discipline, creativity and personal growth.

A major distinction of École de Musique Sainte Trinité is its breadth. Rather than functioning solely as a private lesson center, the institution combines individual instruction with ensemble participation, orchestral performance, choral activity, youth development and community-oriented music education. Its programs have also contributed to the development of music initiatives in underserved communities throughout Haiti.

The institution is also closely associated with the Sainte Trinité Philharmonic Orchestra (OPST) and maintains training orchestras, bands and choirs. Its international musical exchange dates back decades, with the Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra, chamber ensembles and boy choir participating in international tours in the United States and Canada.

Following the devastating 2010 earthquake, the school's campus and facilities were completely destroyed. Despite the loss of its facilities, EMST continued its musical activities and summer programs through alternative locations. Its resilience and continued educational mission have become an important part of its institutional history.

Today, École de Musique Sainte Trinité positions itself toward becoming a leading center of musical excellence in Haiti and the wider region, with a long-term vision that includes a high-level conservatory focused on classical and contemporary music, professional musician development and internationally aligned musical education.

🎯 Mission & Educational Focus

The school's stated mission is to provide high-quality musical education grounded in classical music while supporting the artistic, intellectual and human development of its students.

Its objectives include:

• Developing competent musicians capable of participating in orchestras, choirs and professional ensembles.
• Building discipline, rigor and creativity among young musicians.
• Promoting structured and accessible music education.
• Contributing to Haiti's cultural and spiritual life through music.
• Encouraging cultural exchange and international collaboration.
• Supporting the preservation and appreciation of Haiti's musical heritage.
• Developing talented and responsible future musicians and educators.

🌟 Key Strengths & Differentiators

• More than seven decades of institutional history, with roots dating to 1956.
• One of Haiti's most established community music institutions, described by BLUME Haiti as the country's oldest community music school.
• Broad musical curriculum covering instrumental, vocal, theoretical and ensemble education.
• Large student reach, with BLUME Haiti reporting more than 1,500 students.
• Experienced teaching structure, with approximately 50 instructors reported by BLUME Haiti.
• Strong ensemble tradition, including orchestras, bands and choirs.
• Sainte Trinité Philharmonic Orchestra, providing an advanced performance environment for students and musicians.
• Summer music camp tradition dating to 1971.
• International exposure, including historical tours to the United States and Canada.
• Community-oriented accessibility, serving students from different social backgrounds.
• Teacher-development initiatives designed to strengthen music education beyond the school's own classrooms.
• Longstanding contribution to Haitian musical culture, including programs supporting young musicians and classical guitar education.

📍 Branch Locations

Pétion-Ville / Main Listed Location
#2, Angle Rue Lamarre et Moïse, Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Additional Location:
52, Rue Jean-Baptiste, en face de Catalpa 28, Delmas, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

☎️ Phone Numbers

Primary published contacts:

• +509 43 14 7258
• +509 46 38 0933

• +509 49 49 2674 — Révérend Père Ricot Geffrard

📧 Email Addresses

General:
info@emstrinite.org

Additional institutional contact by BLUME Haiti:
saintetrinitemusique@gmail.com

Director:
ricot90@yahoo.fr

💬 WhatsApp Contact

• +509 43 14 7258
• +509 46 38 0933
• +509 49 49 2674

🕐 Hours of Operation

💳 Accepted Payment Methods

• Cash
• Check
• Bank transfers

👤 Key People

Révérend Père Ricot Geffrard — Director

Révérend Père Ricot Geffrard is identified as the current Director of École de Musique Sainte Trinité. He assumed leadership following the death of former director Father David Cesar in 2021.

Published contact: ricot90@yahoo.fr | +509 49 49 2674

Current Administrative & Academic Team

• M. Désir Patrick — Responsable Logistique
• Mme Jean Pierre Dayana — Assistante Administrative
• M. Rémy Jean — Luthier
• Mme Espérance Guerlyn — Responsable Pédagogique

The school's current faculty listings include teachers specializing in:

• Double bass
• Trumpet
• Bassoon
• Violin
• Percussion
• French horn
• Flute
• Other instrumental disciplines

🎼 Key Product Lines & Brands

As an educational institution, École de Musique Sainte Trinité does not primarily operate around commercial product brands. Its principal musical programs, ensembles and educational offerings include:

• 🎻 String instruments
• 🎹 Piano
• 🎸 Guitar
• 🎻 Violin
• 🎻 Viola
• 🎻 Cello
• 🎻 Double bass
• 🎷 Flute
• 🎷 Clarinet
• 🎷 Oboe
• 🎷 Bassoon
• 🎺 Trumpet
• 🎺 Trombone
• 🎺 French horn
• 🥁 Percussion
• 🪘 Haitian percussion / tambour
• 🎤 Vocal training
• 🎼 Music theory
• 🎼 Classical music
• 🎼 Contemporary music
• 🎺 Sainte Trinité Philharmonic Orchestra
• 🎶 Choir programs
• 🎵 Training orchestras and bands
• 🎸 Frantz Casséus Young Guitarist Program
• 🎼 Summer Music Camp

🎓 Products & Services

🎹 Individual Music Instruction

EMST provides individual music education for students of different ages and skill levels. Its private lesson program combines instrumental study with music theory and ensemble participation.

🎼 Music Theory

Students receive structured instruction in music theory alongside practical instrumental training.

🎻 Ensemble Training

Students have opportunities to participate in orchestras, bands, chamber groups and other ensembles, creating an important bridge between individual study and musical performance.

🎺 Orchestra & Band Development

The institution maintains multiple training ensembles and is home to the Sainte Trinité Philharmonic Orchestra.

🎤 Choral Education

The school maintains choir programs as part of its broader vocal and ensemble education.

👧🏽 Youth Music Education

The Holy Trinity Primary School Program provides music instruction and ensemble participation to children between approximately 5 and 12 years old.

👶🏽 Early Musical Development

The institution's current educational materials emphasize musical development for children from a young age.

☀️ Summer Music Camp

EMST has operated a summer music camp since 1971. The program combines rehearsals, instrumental lessons, chamber music, theory, conducting and management classes with concerts and recitals.

👨🏽‍🏫 Teacher Training

Through its Extension Program, the school provides teacher-development support intended to help educators work effectively with young musicians.

🎸 Classical Guitar Development

The Frantz Casséus Young Guitarist Program, established in 2011, supports classical guitar education and honors the legacy of Haitian guitarist and composer Frantz Casséus.

🌎 Cultural & International Exchange

The institution has a long history of international musical exchange and performances, including tours involving its orchestra, chamber ensembles and boy choir in the United States and Canada.

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