The sounds and beats from the ‘back streets’ of Brazil echoed around Irlam and Cadishead Academy recently, as members of staff were treated to a fantastic ‘hand on’ samba drumming workshop courtesy of Cadishead Public Band. More than 30 members of staff from the Station Road Secondary School, joined in a fun samba drumming workshop hosted by Cadishead Band percussionist and professional drummer and drum tutor Jonny Baxter and band member Dave Dee. Helen Colquitt, Head of Expressive Arts at the Academy said, “Dave Dee from Cadishead Band organized a fantastic percussion wellbeing workshop for staff at Irlam and Cadishead Academy. Jonny Baxter's expertise and inspirational teaching brought rhythm to the team, culminating in a full Samba band performance. On behalf of the Academy and all those that took part I would like to extend heartfelt thanks for this opportunity, emphasizing the importance of the arts as a means of self-expression. We are excited to maintain and strengthen our partnership with Cadishead Public Band in the upcoming academic year.” The after-school samba session was a taster of what Cadishead Band can offer students at the school and the forerunner of a project and collaboration between the Band and the Academy aimed at getting more young people in the school interested and actively learning to play an instrument and going forward becoming part of the ever-popular Cadishead Public Band. Dave Dee added, “Cadishead Band are looking forward to working with students and staff at the Academy to encourage the young people to have a go at learning and how to play brass band instruments. This is a fantastic opportunity not only for the Academy but also for Cadishead Band who need new and younger players to keep the Band performing around the community and beyond for many generations to come.” To help fund the Academy Project and supporting the Irlam and Cadishead Community Festival on Bank Holiday Monday in August the Band are hosting a 1980’s music night with a difference on Friday 5th July at Irlam Catholic Club from 7.30pm. The live night of music will feature Cadishead Band in their inimitable style, performing classic 1980’s tunes in the first half. Followed after the interval, when the dance floor has been cleared, the vocal talents of local lad Thomas Rabbets, belting out the smash hits from the 80’s. All proceeds will be going to support the Academy Project and the Irlam and Cadishead Community Festival. Please support what promises to be a fantastic night of 80’s hits and nostalgia. For tickets at just £5 - please contact Bill McLaughlin on 07767 303 577 or email – billyscoopm@ntlworld.com or contact Dave Dee at Cadishead Band. First come first served!
