The Absurdist’s Pipe Band at this time of year are normally announcing where folk can catch them for St Patrick's day.
Of course, sadly, that isn’t happening this year (again). With that in mind all of our most recent energies for entertaining have moved on line. It’s the fields and streets of YouTube, Facebook and Instagram where you’ll find them.
Below are just a few links to the latest posts. Starting with my current favourite, A tribute to their friends in Slovenia whose Carnival the group have performed at several times.
Just
"Click the Pic"
and
Enjoy.
Of course, sadly, that isn’t happening this year (again). With that in mind all of our most recent energies for entertaining have moved on line. It’s the fields and streets of YouTube, Facebook and Instagram where you’ll find them.
Below are just a few links to the latest posts. Starting with my current favourite, A tribute to their friends in Slovenia whose Carnival the group have performed at several times.
Just
"Click the Pic"
and
Enjoy.
Three days in to the shortest month of the year and any way I look at the above titles… it still looks like its spelt funny.
So, with the target of early March for the reopening of schools, it seems like a good time to sort future workshops. Both face to face and online.
Do drop us a line if you’d like to find out more.
Email
kadakaboomarts@gmail.com
or call
0876888358
So, with the target of early March for the reopening of schools, it seems like a good time to sort future workshops. Both face to face and online.
Do drop us a line if you’d like to find out more.
kadakaboomarts@gmail.com
or call
0876888358
And we wait...
So, as we all wait for the numbers to reduce, (which they slowly are!), it’s a case of research and admin time. Not a disaster by any means. There have been a few new bookings (fingers crossed bookings!), the accounting books are all up to date and developments are underway for two new projects. Ya could say, Kada Ka Boom Arts is Zooming into the future
Creativity never really stops ya know…it just gets out of bed a little later.
Creativity never really stops ya know…it just gets out of bed a little later.
Opps! Oh Well.
Hi everyone.
The delay to restarting the 2021 term isn’t too much of a surprise.
It is hoped that we can move the schools booked in for this month to later in the year.
(It’ll be good to keep Kada Ka Boom Arts juggling skills up to scratch.)
Remember, there are no problems, only solutions.
Hang in there!
The delay to restarting the 2021 term isn’t too much of a surprise.
It is hoped that we can move the schools booked in for this month to later in the year.
(It’ll be good to keep Kada Ka Boom Arts juggling skills up to scratch.)
Remember, there are no problems, only solutions.
Hang in there!
http://www.killygarryns.ie/?p=4247
12 Socially Distance Days
One of the first groups I had the opportunity to work with when Kada Ka Boom Arts 2020 six month holiday?!?!? Ended (phew) were the adult group connected with Drogheda's Abacus Special School
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend their socially distance Christmas party in person. But thanks to the aid of technology, video and WhatsApp, I managed to zoom in for a rendition if the 12 days of Christmas. (action instructions included).
Click either image for the facebook link.
I gather the craic was had and I'll be honest with you, I was a bit chuffed.
A brilliant part of my community.
Happy Christmas.
Kieran.
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend their socially distance Christmas party in person. But thanks to the aid of technology, video and WhatsApp, I managed to zoom in for a rendition if the 12 days of Christmas. (action instructions included).
Click either image for the facebook link.
I gather the craic was had and I'll be honest with you, I was a bit chuffed.
A brilliant part of my community.
Happy Christmas.
Kieran.
Great signal from the North Pole!
For as long as Kada Ka Boom Arts has been going, we have always kept a great relationship with the big man in the North Pole. Organising visits for him to schools and community groups as well as hotels, shopping centres and much, much more.
This year, due to Covid 19, a little more thought was required. What were we to do in situations where social distances were going to be tricky to keep?
Step in “The Zoom Visit!”
Thank fully, we were able so set up a clear strong signal with Santa in his North Pole study.
Chats were had, songs were sung and lists were checked twice. He told us that all letters were received so nobody needed to worry if they didn’t get to visit him in person this year. Brilliant!
He also asked us to thank everybody, especially teachers and all school staff, who had gone to so much effort to ensure maximum safety for everyone had been assured over these last few months. He was aware that the new routines, the pods, the bubbles and more have been quite an effort to keep up, but they were doing brilliantly.
And I quote, “Hats off to all the school staff involved. Well done and thank you.”
Maybe he’ll leave you guys a little treat too this year!
This year, due to Covid 19, a little more thought was required. What were we to do in situations where social distances were going to be tricky to keep?
Step in “The Zoom Visit!”
Thank fully, we were able so set up a clear strong signal with Santa in his North Pole study.
Chats were had, songs were sung and lists were checked twice. He told us that all letters were received so nobody needed to worry if they didn’t get to visit him in person this year. Brilliant!
He also asked us to thank everybody, especially teachers and all school staff, who had gone to so much effort to ensure maximum safety for everyone had been assured over these last few months. He was aware that the new routines, the pods, the bubbles and more have been quite an effort to keep up, but they were doing brilliantly.
And I quote, “Hats off to all the school staff involved. Well done and thank you.”
Maybe he’ll leave you guys a little treat too this year!
Not long to go...
On the home run now folks. It's all zoom shows, seasonal presentations of the Ho Ho Ho sort and filmed performances here on in...
Jingle Bells Rap 2020!
Seasonal Body Percussion Workshop
that culminates with the crew becoming
the backing track for
The Jingle Bell Rap!
Sounds Like Fun.
Check out https://www.antain.ie/ for details.
that culminates with the crew becoming
the backing track for
The Jingle Bell Rap!
Sounds Like Fun.
Check out https://www.antain.ie/ for details.
Hey, Kada Ka Boom Arts made the blog...
TWICE!
St Brigid’s NS, Killygarry, county Cavan, just outside of Cavan town, have kicked off their run to the end of the year with a series of Samba Drumming and Percussion workshops…FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL!
And how delighted am I to see I made a couple of class blogs too!
http://killygarryji.blogspot.com/
http://killygarry3c.blogspot.com/
Having worked there before, it was fantastic to see familiar staff faces as well as a few new ones. There’s a lot more social distancing going on and of course, it’s sanitising and wiping, left, right and centre. Between sticks and drums and classes, it’s almost nonstop…well, not really. There is plenty of time allocated to drumming as well.
And how delighted am I to see I made a couple of class blogs too!
http://killygarryji.blogspot.com/
http://killygarry3c.blogspot.com/
Having worked there before, it was fantastic to see familiar staff faces as well as a few new ones. There’s a lot more social distancing going on and of course, it’s sanitising and wiping, left, right and centre. Between sticks and drums and classes, it’s almost nonstop…well, not really. There is plenty of time allocated to drumming as well.
When the drums aren’t making an appearance, there’s still a lot to be doing here. Just look at their newly painted playground. Active, active, active. I was nearly worn out just making my way across their yard. (love a good game of Snakes and Ladders).
We have a way to go yet with the drumming project, which finishes up Christmas week, but they are already totally engaged with it. The feed back is lovely, the children are loving it, and, yes, I’m loving it too.
We have a way to go yet with the drumming project, which finishes up Christmas week, but they are already totally engaged with it. The feed back is lovely, the children are loving it, and, yes, I’m loving it too.
Ukulele Treat for Little Feet
After….well, so many months, the children of St. Patrick's Junior and Senior national school in Corduff, County Dublin, have kicked back in with their “Music Matters” project. The idea is to provide music lessons to every class in the school. From their pre-school Early Start classes right the way through to their sixth-class crews. Giving the opportunity for every student to allow this creative art to be part of their lives.
Kada Ka Boom Arts involvement focuses on Ukuleles and Drums. (Not at the one time I might add) But there are also keyboards and strings being explored.
It’s a huge project that took a tremendous amount of planning and organising to initially get off the ground in 2019. With the Covid 19 guidelines coming into force in September 2020, the amount of “working out” that needed to be done was ….well, you can imagine the detailing needed to figure out the space required, the allocation of time slots that allowed for sanitising and smaller classes, time tabling that now needed to take into account that the children were all going to be taking different break times…trust me, it was a lot of work.
I take my hat off to Maria, the project coordinator (and still teacher) and to Mary, the principal, who is so motivated in making sure the project happens. It amazing!
The picture above alone shows the insight and thoughtfulness that went into the planning. The little feet markings on the floor helping each child know where their spot was but in the friendliest manner. There is a long road ahead and no doubt, a few more bumps to come along, but with the project being so process orientated rather than product orientated, the children are able to really enjoy the moments they are participating in... And with the current environment we are all working through, I think this is a bit brilliant.
Well done Mary, Maria and all the staff!
Kada Ka Boom Arts involvement focuses on Ukuleles and Drums. (Not at the one time I might add) But there are also keyboards and strings being explored.
It’s a huge project that took a tremendous amount of planning and organising to initially get off the ground in 2019. With the Covid 19 guidelines coming into force in September 2020, the amount of “working out” that needed to be done was ….well, you can imagine the detailing needed to figure out the space required, the allocation of time slots that allowed for sanitising and smaller classes, time tabling that now needed to take into account that the children were all going to be taking different break times…trust me, it was a lot of work.
I take my hat off to Maria, the project coordinator (and still teacher) and to Mary, the principal, who is so motivated in making sure the project happens. It amazing!
The picture above alone shows the insight and thoughtfulness that went into the planning. The little feet markings on the floor helping each child know where their spot was but in the friendliest manner. There is a long road ahead and no doubt, a few more bumps to come along, but with the project being so process orientated rather than product orientated, the children are able to really enjoy the moments they are participating in... And with the current environment we are all working through, I think this is a bit brilliant.
Well done Mary, Maria and all the staff!
It was brilliant! (I write with as much relief as delight)
The kids can see and hear me, I can see them, (thanks to the teachers laptop camera skills, as they turn it to face the class) ... And off we go!
Its a bit hilarious in parts but still delivers a brilliantly creative and musically rhythmical session that, according to teachers, is just loved.
22 years I have been facilitating workshops. That's a lot of learning about how best to engage with folk.
Well... I tell you what, you never stop learning...
The kids can see and hear me, I can see them, (thanks to the teachers laptop camera skills, as they turn it to face the class) ... And off we go!
Its a bit hilarious in parts but still delivers a brilliantly creative and musically rhythmical session that, according to teachers, is just loved.
22 years I have been facilitating workshops. That's a lot of learning about how best to engage with folk.
Well... I tell you what, you never stop learning...
TY's successfully rock the Covid 19 Compliant Workshops
So, the drums of Kada Ka Boom Arts are back! Back on the road too as the all new Covid 19 compliant Socially distant, Sanitised Samba drums make their way for a couple of days to Kilbeggan's Mercy Secondary school's TY crews. (a mouthful right there)
And its brilliant! They love it, I love it and the school loves it!
Phew!
And its brilliant! They love it, I love it and the school loves it!
Phew!
Kada Ka ZOOM Arts!
Well, it wasn't exactly how I'd imagined Kada Ka Boom Arts workshops were going to evolve, but I'll tell you what, it was all a bit cool.
Body Percussion Workshops being delivered by Zoom right into the classroom.
Well, it wasn't exactly how I'd imagined Kada Ka Boom Arts workshops were going to evolve, but I'll tell you what, it was all a bit cool.
Body Percussion Workshops being delivered by Zoom right into the classroom.
Kada Ka ZOOM Arts
Music through Samba Drumming and Percussion 2020 Details and Dates
For the 21st year, the CPD Summer Course,
“Music from Scratch through Samba Drumming and Percussion”
Will take place again.
The course is a brilliant opportunity to learn rhythms, grooves, exercises, focusing games and more that will enhance, improve or just get you started on delivering music confidently in your classroom.
Some of last year’s participants comments include,
“One of the best courses I have ever done. Extremely practical, useful and enjoyable”
“Thoroughly enjoyable course, Great fun – Lots of ideas to bring back to the class room.”
And my favorite,
“Without doubt – (Teaching 20 years) the best course in terms of content – objective – individual learning development and enjoyment! Kieran made the week so engaging, he has excellent interpersonal skills and brought out the best in everyone both in musical capacity but also in terms of working together as a team”
“Music from Scratch through Samba Drumming and Percussion”
Will take place again.
The course is a brilliant opportunity to learn rhythms, grooves, exercises, focusing games and more that will enhance, improve or just get you started on delivering music confidently in your classroom.
Some of last year’s participants comments include,
“One of the best courses I have ever done. Extremely practical, useful and enjoyable”
“Thoroughly enjoyable course, Great fun – Lots of ideas to bring back to the class room.”
And my favorite,
“Without doubt – (Teaching 20 years) the best course in terms of content – objective – individual learning development and enjoyment! Kieran made the week so engaging, he has excellent interpersonal skills and brought out the best in everyone both in musical capacity but also in terms of working together as a team”
It constantly gets upgraded, either due to department requirements or due to myself discovering new elements that will enhance the course.
The dates are;
10th – 14th August, Dublin West Education Centre.
info@dwec.ie
01-4528000
Dublin West Education Centre, Old Blessington Road, Tallaght,
Dublin 24, Ireland
17th - 21st August, Athlone Education Centre
info@athloneeducationcentre.com
090 6420400
Athlone Education Centre, Moydrum Road, Athlone
Co. Westmeath, Ireland.
The dates are;
10th – 14th August, Dublin West Education Centre.
info@dwec.ie
01-4528000
Dublin West Education Centre, Old Blessington Road, Tallaght,
Dublin 24, Ireland
17th - 21st August, Athlone Education Centre
info@athloneeducationcentre.com
090 6420400
Athlone Education Centre, Moydrum Road, Athlone
Co. Westmeath, Ireland.
Summer Course of the past. 2019
Participants of Kada Ka Boom Arts primary schools teachers Summer course taking to the street of Drogheda 2019. You can't beat a performance to really make you learn something. Big thanks to Paul Connor (Photography) for snapping and editing this wee clip.
The Absurdist Pipe Band
So, The Absurdist Pipe Band are awaiting word from several future festivals as to where and when we can expect to get back on the road.
But with such a top class quality act like this....surely it won't be long.
But with such a top class quality act like this....surely it won't be long.
St Patrick's National school, Castletara, County Cavan are in the same boat as all of our schools at the moment. Trying to figure out ways to encourage the up keep with the distance learning, whilst letting the children...be children.
So, every Friday, they have been lining up mystery guest to add a bit more positivity to their week.
Mmm.... Who's turn this week?
So, every Friday, they have been lining up mystery guest to add a bit more positivity to their week.
Mmm.... Who's turn this week?
OK, I'll admit, it wasn't quite the plan...
St. Patricks junior ns, Corduff (the one near Blanchardstown) or more precisely, their Early Start classes, engaged with their Drumming sessions a little more than I was prepared for.
I arrived on Friday (grooving with these guys since October) to the sound of empty plastic sweet tubs and homemade dowel drumsticks (nice one Herbie the caretaker) banging out the beats like nobody's business. But.... BUT, as delighted as I was to see the children, teachers, staff and all loving the Drumming sessions, I hadn't anticipated that decorating the drums would involve my printed and reprinted face on every single drum....
Now they can literally bash the head off me!
Love it!
I arrived on Friday (grooving with these guys since October) to the sound of empty plastic sweet tubs and homemade dowel drumsticks (nice one Herbie the caretaker) banging out the beats like nobody's business. But.... BUT, as delighted as I was to see the children, teachers, staff and all loving the Drumming sessions, I hadn't anticipated that decorating the drums would involve my printed and reprinted face on every single drum....
Now they can literally bash the head off me!
Love it!
Carnival Slovina 2020
The Big Sing!
Last year, the drums of Kada Ka Boom Arts became wonderfully entangled with St. Patrick’s Junior and Senior schools, Corduff Blanchardstown. Music School of Excellence
The project, which is called "Music Making Matters", was launched in May 2019 with the event "Big Sing". It was a huge success. Over 800 primary and secondary school pupils, parents and local musicians took part in the event.
The school is now in the process of running one music lesson a week for every single student. That’s from the Early Start students who age 3-4yrs right through to the sixth-class students. Ukulele and Drumming (Kada Ka Boom Arts are departments), along with keyboard and violin lessons all now take place.
The link below brings you to a clip of the launch event, “The Big Sing”.
The project, which is called "Music Making Matters", was launched in May 2019 with the event "Big Sing". It was a huge success. Over 800 primary and secondary school pupils, parents and local musicians took part in the event.
The school is now in the process of running one music lesson a week for every single student. That’s from the Early Start students who age 3-4yrs right through to the sixth-class students. Ukulele and Drumming (Kada Ka Boom Arts are departments), along with keyboard and violin lessons all now take place.
The link below brings you to a clip of the launch event, “The Big Sing”.
The Absurdist Pipe Band Take A Walk!
Back there, last year, in the fabulous town of Drogheda, The Absurdist Pipe Band decided to take a walk. This is a Facebook clip that's received over 130,000 views so (thanks mammy).
You might enjoy it...
Just click any of the three pics!
You might enjoy it...
Just click any of the three pics!
