The AGM of the Music Committee of The St Canices Instrumental Music Programme will take place on Monday 21st October at 7.45pm in St Canices School. All are welcome to attend and we would be delighted to welcome new members to the committee.
St Canice’s Senior Orchestra has been invited to participate in a series of very special workshops with Conductor Fergus Shiel and members of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra (RTE NSO) in December. They will also be performing in a short concert in the Watergate Theatre on Friday 6 December in advance of the RTE NSO’s main concert in St Canice’s Cathedral with acclaimed violinist Tasmin Little. Three members of the RTE NSO will work with separate groups of the orchestra on two occasions between now and the concert date (dates yet to be confirmed). Fergus Shiel, Conductor will also conduct two separate workshops with the entire orchestra before 6 December. On Friday 6 December, the Orchestra will perform in a special short concert in the Watergate Theatre at 7pm showcasing their work with the RTE NSO. (Admission to this concert is free). We have some details at this stage as to how the concert day will work and will confirm specific dates for the workshops later.
Friday 6 December
4:00 – 5:30pm – Orchestra rehearsal in the Watergate Theatre
(Violinist Tasmin Little will also attend for part of this rehearsal and play Vivaldi’s “Spring” with the children).
7:00 – 7:30pm – Concert in the Watergate Theatre by St Canice’s Senior Orchestra
Some members of the RTE NSO will attend this concert also
8:00 – 10:00pm – RTE NSO perform in St Canice’s Cathedral with guest soloist Tasmin Little.
All the orchestra members will be given free tickets to attend this concert. (The orchestra will not be performing at this concert) Parents/guardians who wish to attend will need to purchase their own tickets.
Tickets €16/14 available to purchase at Watergate Theatre Kilkenny 056 7761674
The orchestra will be required to learn 2 new and challenging pieces for the workshops and concert. This will require the children to attend all orchestra practices and to also practice the pieces at home. We would appreciate the assistance of parents/guardians in encouraging and supporting your child in this regard. This event is being funded by the Arts Council and Kilkenny Co Council and our orchestra has been afforded a very unique opportunity to participate in the workshops and concert with professional musicians. We hope as many as possible can support these events by attending both concerts on the night where a wonderful evening’s entertainment is promised. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our lucky orchestra members and a fantastic chance to hear our National Symphony Orchestra perform in Kilkenny.
Meet the Orchestra, which was filmed in May using the Senior Orchestra, is being aired on RTE JR from Monday 30th September @ 12.30pm & 1.35pm Daily and again at 4.05pm & 4.55pm. It will also be aired on RTE 2 Monday30th – Friday at 8.45am-8.50am. They will air everyday until October 6th. Enjoy it!
From next Wednesday (25th September) until the mid-term break (week beginning Monday 28th October) Senior Orchestra rehearsal times will change from the current rehearsal time of 3.45pm-5.00pm to 6.45pm-8.00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The change has been made to accommodate those pupils involved in the school’s gaelic football teams, who are involved in matches on Wednesday afternoons.
Please click on timetables in the header menu to view 2013-2014 timetables.
Please note that lessons have been organised with reference to teacher’s availability, children’s availability (if they are partaking in more than one class) and classroom availability. It is extremely difficult to re-arrange a child’s lesson time or group so unless it is absolutely necessary to do so, it would be greatly appreciated that you do not request changes to the timetable.
If you have any queries regarding the timetable please send by text to 087 7917960 and email to stcanicesimp@gmail.com or alternatively contact us here