MUSIC
CESA Student Media Consent Form - Reminder
Thank you to everyone who has already returned the Catholic Education SA Student Media consent form. In case you've lost your copy, it's loaded on the MUSIC button on SZapp, or you can download it by clicking this link-SAPOL Band visit
We were fortunate to have a visit from the SAPOL Band on Thursday 9th May and WOW, what a privilege. Performing an array of songs, covering everyone's music taste be it the Star Wars theme song, Black Eyed Peas, "Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!", Uptown Funk, a bit of Ed Sheeren and culminating in Shake It Off by Taylor Swift - the children (and staff) took great delight in guessing each song, singing and dancing along. Through a couple of short breaks in the music, the band engaged with the students around cyber safety and that Policewomen and Policemen are neighbours, Aunties, Dads and regular people as well as doing an important role, and that they are encouraged to wave to them if they see them, and the Police will wave back. We will aim to get them back again next year and encourage any and all to come along.Introducing Steve Staben - Drum Tutor
Hi! My name is Steve Staben and I am a drum tutor new to St Joseph's Kingswood so thought I would introduce myself to the school community. I started playing the drums in year 8 1988, only because lessons were not readily available to me until I reached high school. I studied drumming and music as a subject right through high school and then after more years of studying with drummers I respected and gaining playing experience I entered the world of professional drumming and drum tuition in 1997.I teach at various schools throughout the week and have now been doing this for over 20 years. I am also active in the live music scene as a freelance drummer playing for many cover bands and also my two original music projects Squeaker and Lone Soul Syndicate, of which I am the drummer, songwriter, engineer and producer. I love all aspects of music creation and performance.
I teach drums not only to make a living or for the love of music but because I see music in general as an important tool in cognitive and social development. No matter the instrument, in my estimation it’s a crucial experience in life regardless of whether it is carried into adult life. But in most situations, it certainly is in one capacity or another, and this is enriching for the individual and our culture.Starting up, a drum kit is not necessary for the first 6 to 12 months. All students need is a practice pad, drum sticks and a couple of books amounting to an initial investment of approximately $120. Then long term interest can be gauged and a drum kit can be purchased at a later stage, ranging anywhere from $400 (2nd hand) upwards according to quality.So, if you have a budding drummer in your family, there’s no better time to start than now! I’m looking forward to showcasing the students who are learning so far and would welcome more to learn the coolest instrument in the world, perhaps even universe (but don’t tell guitarists that).All the best, Steve
