On Friday
9th February 2007, students from Year 12 went
to Vernon Park Primary School in Stockport to
present a music workshop. The subject was ‘The
Blues’ and there were plenty of opportunities
for the students to display their skills through improvisation.
Joe Hodgson lead the proceedings, beginning with a blues ‘jam’ session
with everyone improvising. Joe then demonstrated how a Blues song is structured,
and sang his very own creation – the ‘Homework Blues’. This
was followed by some accomplished solo performances from Jonathan, Josh and Ben
and ended with another jam, with everyone taking a solo spot, helped by the audience
clapping along to the beat!
The children were very
impressed, as demonstrated by one Year 2 pupil who said, “it’s
the best thing I’ve ever seen!” Well
done to everyone involved.
Lizzie
Leonard (Sax), Jonathan Parton (Trombone), Scott
Bellas (Piano),
Josh
Brown (Guitar and Trumpet), Kristian
Wilde (Guitar),
Ben
Langridge (Guitar) and Joe Hodgson (Vocals
and MC)
