Church organs bellow for Lloyd Hall

The church organs echoed throughout the building, the choir's sweet vocals, enveloped the room.

The occasion, the funeral for a celebrated, veteran musician, Lloyd Winston Stephenson Hall.

Held on Wednesday at the St Jude's Church in Stony Hill, the funeral saw friends and family members of the late musician gather to celebrate the life of their 'dear Lloyd', as some were heard referring to him.

Eighty-seven-year-old Hall, died on November 24 as a result of a heart attack.

In a nearly two-hour-long service, Hall was remembered for his many musical achievements as well as his strict, no-nonsense attitude.

Marie Clarke of The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) described the Jamaica Land Of Beauty composer, "a fine ambassador to music."

She went on to speak of his musical achievements saying, "His musical legacy will live on through his pupils and his achievements will continue to inspire others to strive for musical excellence."

Hall, who studied at the Royal College of Music, has more than 50 years experience as a musician and has taught at Mico and Shortwood Teachers' colleges for a number of years. He was also the Ministry of Education's first music officer.

In 1999, he was named a Fellow of the Royal College of Music, receiving the highest honour bestowed on a Jamaican, or West Indian musician by the ABRSM.