Many thanks to the Senior Orchestra members who took part in Culture Night in the Design Yard on Friday evening. Very special thanks are due to all our past pupils from last years 6th Class who participated! Well done to all on a great performance!
The Senior Orchestra of 2013/14 will be performing at Culture Night at the Design Yard (behind the Design Centre) next Friday 19 September at 5pm. The orchestra are opening the evening and should be completed by 5.30pm.
A short orchestra rehearsal will take place in the big room in St Canices on next Tuesday 16 September from 4.30-6pm. I would appreciate if all of last years orchestra, including those who have since left St Canices, could attend this rehearsal. If you are unable to attend the rehearsal and/or the performance on Friday 19 September, please email stcanicesimp.com to give an indication of numbers attending. Children will need to wear the usual orchestra attire – orchestra sweatshirts will be distributed and will be taken back from children on the night, so bring a light jacket if weather is cool!
As part of the National Craft Gallery’s Culture Night, Blown Beats, our Senior Orchestra will kick off proceedings with a fun filled performance in the courtyard.
The evening offers lots of fun for the family as following the orchestra’s performance, kids can craft their own funky finger pianos and bizarre bazookas with musical maker Ed Devane, learn how to Samba with the Magic of Music or even dress up like lions and march in the Carnival of the Animals*.Join us for a cultural extravaganza of music and making, inspired by Resonance our innovative glass instrument and music exhibition.
There will be wine and cheese for the adults and a funky bluegrass band in the courtyard to close the evening under the stars.
*Children’s workshops will be taking place all evening and are suitable for 4yrs – 12yrs. These are completely free and on a drop in basis so no need to book.
Funky Finger Pianos and Bizarre Bazookas with Ed Devane
5yrs – 12yrs | 6pm, 7pm, 8pm | 40 min
Join instrument maker Ed Devane to craft your very own musical instrument!
Carnival of the Animals
4yrs – 7yrs | 6pm, 7pm, 8pm | 40 min
Join the Magic of Music and dress up as lions and make rainstorms with percussion! This is a perfect workshop for younger kids.
Samba Drum & Rhythm Workshop
7yrs – 12yrs | 6pm, 7pm, 8pm | 40min
Learn how to Samba with the Magic of Music. Create funky rhythms in an authentic Brazilian style and finish with a small performance!
For more details contact:
Event Address:
National Craft Gallery
Castle Yard (behind the Design Centre)
Kilkenny
In an effort to encourage more children to take up a brass instrument, the music programme is delighted to announce the introduction of 6 brass scholarships for the following instruments :
The Scholarship includes: – Free hire of instrument and tuition fees for 1 year (3 x 10 Lessons)
These instruments are much need in both Orchestra and Jazz band and only genuinely interested Students should apply.
The Scholarships are open to 2nd and 3rd Class children ONLY as it is hoped they would continue these instruments through to 6th Class.
Auditions will be held on Monday September 8th at Big Lunch 12.45-1.15pm in Ms O’Leary’s Room
Parents should attend if possible.
Should your child receive a Scholarship the weekly lesson times are as follows:-
Thursdays
2.50-3.20pm Baritone Class
3.20-3.50pm Trombone Class
3.50-4.20pm French Horn Class
Liam Daly will tutor the above classes.
Note: – Homework hours is available from 2.50-3.50pm
This is a fantastic opportunity for 6 lucky students!
Our 2014/2015 timetable is now available to view by clicking here
Music lessons resume in the school from Monday 8 September, except for Junior infants whose classes will start from Monday 15 September. Please note that Senior Orchestra starts back Monday 15th September from 2.45pm-4.15pm, with Junior Orchestra resuming on Wednesday 17 September (2.45-4pm).
The organisation of the music programme’s huge array of lessons for all the varied instruments and multiple groups within years is a huge task. We try our very best for all families involved to make lesson days and times as suitable as possible. This year’s timetable has been particularly difficult to organise due to the increasing number of children participating and the number of instrument choices available. It has taken 2 months of intensive work to compile. We regret therefore, that if your child’s music class clashes with any other extra-curricular activity, that we will be unable to accommodate any timetable changes.
If you have any urgent queries regarding the timetable, please contact the Music Programme Administrator Ruth Walsh @ 087 7917960 and your query will be dealt with as soon as possible.