It is hoped to start adult music classes in certain wind and brass instruments after Christmas. If you are interested in learning flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, baritone or french horn please email the music programne as soon as possible at stcanicesimp@gmail.com. Depending on the level of interest shown, it is hoped to start classes in school in the New Year.
Just to remind all Senior Orchestra members that a STRINGS ONLY rehearsal will take place on this Monday at 2.45pm. This includes all violins, all cellos and all violas only – double basses, wind and brass need not attend.
Also in relation to the Festival of Youth Orchestras concert on Sat 7th February 2015, I have been informed that an additional three rows of seats have now become available at the back of the concert hall. If you have not yet booked your tickets, please do so, as tickets are selling very quickly for the concert. https://www.nch.ie
Well done to Eamon Cahill and the Senior Jazz Band who travelled to RTE last Wednesday morning to audtion for the Late Late Toy Show! The children put in a great performance and looked suitably festive in their red sweatshirts and santa hats. We should hear in the next couple of weeks if the Jazz Band have been successful or not. Many thanks also to those parents who travelled up on the bus and assisted on the day.
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.