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1. Music Generation Round 3 Funding
FINAL call for applications, revised guidelines and application details for Round 3 funding are now available at www.musicgeneration.ie. Deadline 5pm Thursday November 8, 2012. More information here.
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2. Music Generation seeks Director of Operations & Communications
Closing Date: Thursday, November 8 2012 at 4pm.
The Board of this ambitious National Music Education Programme invites applications for a new role - Director of Operations and Communications. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who combines project management and communications acumen with experience of music education. For a detailed job description, contact John Deely at Pinpoint [email protected], (01) 642 5721. Offered as a fixed term contract for 2.5 years.
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3. Updates from Around the Country
Music Generation Cork City
First Gala Concert, Cork City Hall, Saturday November 17, 2012 3pm. Lullaby: A Tale of Two Cities - the Ballymun Lullaby performed by combined choirs from Dublin & Cork City, with orchestral ensemble conducted by David Brophy, Principal Conductor, RT� Concert Orchestra. The programme will also feature the world premiere Chorca� faoi Shuan (Cork Lullaby) - songs composed by Fiona Kelleher, arranged by John O'Brien. Full details available here.
Music Generation Laois
Harp, brass, uilleann pipe, stampede drumming, choral programmes and Glee Clubs get started, weekly classes in Portlaoise College - find out more here.
Music Generation Louth
Lots of tuition now well underway in five new tuitions centres throughout the county - find our more here.
Music Generation Mayo
Three new tuition centres now open in Rossport, Crossmolina and Ballinrobe - full details available here.
Music Generation Sligo
Music Generation Sligo in partnership with Sligo School of Rock is now enrolling for instrumental tuition in Easkey and Tubbercurry - find out more here.
Music Generation Wicklow
Foundation, instrumental and choral programmes continue in 30 primary schools, workshop and pre-school programmes get started - find out more here.
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4. Let's Get Singing II
A toolkit for group singing & choral practice, RT� Radio Centre, Sunday, November 18 2012 9.30 - 5pm. Led by Choral Music Education Practitioners Mary Amond O'Brien (Artistic Director of Aspiro & RT� C�r na n�g) and Niall Crowley (Artistic Director of WIT Youth Choir, Waterford Boy Singers and one of the National Choirs of Great Britain), this practical one-day course is open to anyone currently working, or interested in working, with children's and youth choirs in a range of teaching and learning environments. Course fee €50.
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Society for Music Education in Ireland 2nd Annual Conference
9 - 11 November Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Keynote Speaker Prof. Margaret Barrett, President of the International Society for Music Education. Register online at www.smei.ie before November 5th. Student rates available.
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6. Unlocking the Imagination in Teaching and Learning the Violin
Sunday November 11 2012, 11am - 3:30pm, Lady Gregory Hotel Gort, County Galway. Cost €40 including lunch and refreshments (payable on the day). Book your place through Coole Music at [email protected] or text 086 399 7172.
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7. Belfast Philharmonic Kids Choir Seeks Conductor
The Belfast Philharmonic Kids Choir is looking for a conductor for its Tuesday group from January 2013. The choir, based in Belfast, is structured like the National Youth Choir of Scotland Area Choirs and each singer gets 30 mins choir singing and 30 mins musicianship training based on Kod�ly musicianship ideas. If you are interested in finding out more about this job opportunity, please e.mail [email protected].
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8. Voicing 2012 Conference Quality, Inclusion & Participation in Music Education
Conference presentations now available here. |
9. Music Network Seeks Performance Programmes Manager
Reporting to the CEO, and working within a vibrant national music organisation, the successful applicant will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of a range of concert programmes. More details here.
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10. Rain Falling Up
RT� National Symphony Orchestra and Wide Open Music Present Rain Falling Up: A Modern Orchestral, Choral and Visual Performance for Children, Saturday 10 November, 5pm Venue: The Convention Centre, Dublin Prices: €15 (adult) €10 (child) 1,000 school children from Carlow, Meath, Offaly, Dublin, Westmeath and Wicklow are involved in Rain Falling Up. The older singers come from South Dublin and Wicklow. More details here.
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11. Music for Me
Common Ground recently launched the 'Music for Me' publication.
'Music for Me' facilitates children to play, listen to, participate in and experience the type of music that appeals to them. Since 2005 the programme has been facilitated by professional musicians, in collaboration with homework club staff, and includes weekly and seasonal music sessions. More than 600 children have benefited from this extensive programme over the last eight years.
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For further information please contact
Music Generation,
c/o Music Network,
The Coach House,
Dublin Castle,
Dublin 2.
Telephone: 01 6719429
Fax: 01 6719430
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.musicgeneration.ie
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MUSIC GENERATION c/o Music Network, The Coach House, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 6719429
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