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
Please note the price of the DVD is €10, and not €15 as in previous email.
(Refunds of €5 will issue to anyone who has already sent in €15).
Music Committee
A huge “Thank You” to the many volunteers who helped out in any way at the Maytime Melodies Concerts! Both nights were a great success mainly as a result of the enormous effort put in by the army of volunteers who helped out backstage, on stage and at front of house! Your assistance was very much appreciated.
Music Committee