AIBU to be annoyed my DS will be getting "Beatboxing" music lessons at primary school

[OhLori]

Had a letter from son's school today. Apparently they will be getting "beatboxing" lessons from a specialist "beatboxing" teacher coming into teach his class. DS is 10.

For the uninitiated, beatboxing is that sort of spitting into cupped hands over a microphone thing, found in some rap/hip hop.

I just don't want my son to learn this rubbish at school, it does my head in when he occasionally does it in the house so the last thing I want is for it to be encouraged further by a 'professional' at school.

I am amazed that the school is financing this, but we live in a London inner city area, so I guess its seen as "cool" to waste taxpayers money on this crap.

Would I be unreasonable to have other appointments on that day e.g. doctors, or be sick? I don't think there is much point in giving my opinion to the school. They are not interested in parents' opinions.

This is a genuine AIBU post, I don't know what to do.

bea

That was amazing! Am blown away but what can be one with human voice.

Now I would protest to the school if they were being taught by Cliff Richard. Hang me for saying so, I don't care!

I think it's better than being instructed to buy a recorder then never using them (despairs at insane list of required items when I started comp -20- a few years ago).

YABU, that sounds great!!

I think that teachers need more freedom to teach what they want. Teaching children things the parents don't always like broadens the child's mind. (Ie. the fundamental christian child who get taken to the hindu temple.)

As I said earlier I have to admit that I am relieved that my son has done Ukelede instead of beatboxing. However beatboxing is harmless and will help with a sense of rythmn. My son's class sang a Cliff Richard song at a christmas concert which was an ordeal.

If you want your child to do more conventional music then its up to you to organise outside school.

My child goes to a posh private school (ie it not just a inner city state school) and they did beat boxing. the children loved it. I think it the was the most inspiring thing they had done.

Bea what an incredible link!

But I'm reporting that link to HQ as it was a direct attempt to influence the posters into thinking the OP was BVU.

OP, you're getting a bit of a pasting, but I agree with you.

Don't particularly want to get into a bunfight so I won't explain why, just thought I'd let you know you're not alone. But don't stop your DS from going. If he does, he might realise just how shit and pointless the whole thing is

Wow I have to confess that as a not so oldie mouldie I had absolutely no idea what beatbox sounded like , even found myself mentally knodding and agreeing with OP .....

Then I clicked on the links and wow absolutely amazing particularly the somebody that I used to know cover.

Everyday they say is a school day and my world has been widened. Not sure I would be brave enough to attend a gig though after all I too may catch gangsta

Also another first today after years of lurking on AIBU this is my first post so I really hope this thread does not go poof

Not because it may be seen as a bit common compared to grade 3 milllion on the viola is it OP?

Is it sheer co-ink-ee-dink that ZingZillas was the beatboxing episode today?!

OP - YABVU - watch aforementioned ZingZillas and try it yourself. Far removed from "spitting into hands"

Good effort Purple :)

Massive flounce. Love these threads :)

I recently saw a video of a child prodigy playing some Bach on the piano... accompanied by somebody beatboxing. Awesome :)

God, the kids will LOVE it! Anything is good if it gets their attention and is music focused.

It's as much spitting into hands as drummers only banging a drum

Lessons like these are GREAT - it's the sign of a good school that provides lessons the kids area actually interested in!

God it would drive me mad, fecking noise. I agree with you spit flying everywhere and that NOISE. Aaarrrggghhh!!

That link to the woman sing "I knew you were trouble" is amazing!

is one that DP has just shown me. I'm amazed that people can make these noises just with their mouths

Brilliant thread.

I thought it had peaked early with "catch gangsta", but then it was topped off by a truly luscious flounce.

Wonderful.

Does anyone remember the T-mobile advert with the vocal artists & beatboxers in the airport? Makes me cry every time!

They have an awesome behind-the-scenes video which talks about how the beatboxers can keep time like a metronome. Absolutely amazing skills!

I am officially old and have been known to wear pearls.
And I think it's amazing! It's extremely clever and how anyone can say it's not 'musical' I don't know. It's often used as backing for the most beautiful vocals.

I'd be more than happy if my DGCs could learn it.

I wonder if the OP is still reading since coming round from her fit of the vapours...

Yabu
What a great way of engaging kids that possibly wouldn't be

My DC went to a theatre production/beatboxing session at the South Bank 2 years ago and are still talking about it. They loved it, I've been looking for ages for something similar.

Isn't it daft Blottedcopybook. Gets me every time too!

I'm currently training in early education, my placement is in an area of high social deprivation and I would bet my left arm that the kids I work with would LOVE the opportunity to participate in this kind of workshop. Much kudos to the headteacher of your school, OP. Thinking outside the box to expand children's educational horizons in a modern, engaging manner? Great stuff!