BusinessEducationLocal News BCC students drum up new beats after 30-year wait by Barbados Today 08/08/2024 written by Barbados Today 08/08/2024 1 min read A+A- Reset From left: Members of the Barbados Jazz Society, students of the Barbados Community College’s Music Programme with members of Sagicor’s Chillax Band and Manager of Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and Events Randy Howard (far right) Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail 2.2K For over three decades, aspiring musicians at Barbados Community College (BCC) have been dancing to the beat of the same old drum. Come the start of the new school year in September, these students will no longer have to keep time on a drum kit that’s older than them. Sagicor and the Barbados Jazz Society have donated a brand-new kit to the BCC, in what Paul Inniss, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sagicor Life Inc (Barbados), described as an investment in the pupils’ education. “Music is not merely just an art form, it is a universal language that resonates with everyone. This donation not only enriches the college’s music programme but also exemplifies Sagicor’s ongoing commitment to fostering educational and cultural growth within the community,” Gittens, a musician, said. Roger Gittens, Head of the Music Department at BCC, expressed his gratitude for the upgrade. “For years, the music room housed a drum set from the nineties, which had seen countless students through their musical journey. This donation was not just an upgrade, but a symbol of renewed hope and inspiration for future generations,” Gittens stressed. The donation highlights the power of community partnerships, said Dale Thorpe, President of the Barbados Jazz Society, noting, “When organisations come together, we can achieve far more for schools and communities than we could alone.” You Might Be Interested In Business owners disappointed NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – CHTA -Caribbean Tourism: Adapting to Change NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – BCCUL – Credit Unions ready to play greater role With the BCC’s music room set to resound with crisp beats and renewed enthusiasm, Gittens has already extended an invitation for the donors to attend future performances, promising them a chance to “see the fruits of your labour”. (PR) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like What are the alternatives to corporal punishment? 17/07/2025 Stay safe, stay vigilant amid rising crime 17/07/2025 Health initiative launched for artistes 17/07/2025