Programme News

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 :

• 2 Baritones
• 2 Trombones
• 2 French Horns

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 2^nd and 3^rd Class children ONLY as it is hoped they would continue these instruments through to 6^th Class.

Auditions will be held on Monday September 8^th 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.

St Canice’s N.S. Instrumental Music Programme has been short listed for the 2014 Allianz Community Arts Prize as part of the Allianz Business to Arts Awards Scheme. The Allianz Business to Arts Awards recognises businesses, artists and arts organisations that develop creative partnerships across the community. The music programme has been short listed in the Community Arts category which recognises socially and culturally responsible arts projects that engage with the community. Two other organisations have also been short listed for an award in this category; “Creative Exchanges” which aims to improve the quality of life of older people in residential and day-care settings by empowering people who work with them to develop skills to facilitate a range of creative activities and “Helium Arts”, which is an arts and health non profit organisation, which aims to give a creative voice to children with serious illnesses. The awards will be presented by Honorary Patron of Business to Arts, President Michael D Higgins, at the Allianz Business to Arts Awards ceremony in the National Concert Hall on 9 September. We are delighted and honoured to have been short listed for such a prestigious award!