During 2017, Absolute Classics brought back Rhys Matthews, percussionist, who was a huge hit with the students during our last school sessions. Rhys delivered Samba workshops within a number of schools across the region, including Annan Academy, St Joseph’s College, Eaglesfield Primary, St Columba’s and Kirkcudbright Academy. Again Rhys’ workshops were an amazing success, with feedback such as:
“Absolutely fantastic. The children thoroughly enjoyed the session. Rhys was a fantastic teacher who motivated and included all the young people.”
Mrs Anderson – Eaglesfield Primary
“This is such a valuable experience for pupils to be able to access professional musicians and after his last visit I was keen for pupils to experience the workshop. Arts are being cut, we are down to 45 minutes a week in S1/2 so it is important for us to raise the profile of music in any way we can.”
Mrs Somerville – St Joseph’s College
Absolute Classics Education & Outreach Programme – Percussion Workshops
The amazing percussionist – Rhys Matthews has delivered a number of our Education & Outreach workshops for young people throughout D&G and has become a bit of a legend. These workshops provide opportunities for even the younger pupils to take part in music-making. When asked if they were now excited about moving up to the Academy and take part in more music activities, there were resounding yells of 'YES!'This is a short video of one of the workshops from 2017 and we are working hard to be able to bring Rhys back to the region again this year.
Gepostet von Absolute Classics am Mittwoch, 25. April 2018
