Music Generation Laois are establishing a new group to take part in a unique once-off performance with our Trad Orchestra, working with Ollie Tumner a percussion specialist from the UK and our own percussion specialist, Eddie O’Neill. This once-off performance will last approximately 7 minutes, and showcase at Music @ the Malt House in Stradbally on the 4 of May, 2019.
This project is for musicians age 12
upwards, and is focused on body percussion (a combination of clapping, feet
stomping, clicking etc). Training will be provided (we do not expect you to be
an expert in body percussion to take part!).
Rehearsals take place in Laois Music
Centre, Church Avenue, Portlaoise on the following dates:
Thurs 28 Feb, 6:30pm-7pm
Thurs 14 March, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thurs 28 March, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thurs 4 April 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thurs 11 April, 6:30pm-7:30pm
You must also be available for a
final rehearsal on Fri 3 May (times tbc), and performance on Sat 4 May (times
tbc).
Participation is FREE OF CHARGE,
open to students of Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois, however,
you must adhere to the schedule, repeated absenteeism will not be permitted.
We are currently auditioning for our Junior Trad Group.
The Junior Trad Group rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 6pm-7:30pm in Laois Music Centre (formerly Scoil Mhuire), on Church Avenue, Portlaoise.
€100 annual membership fee.
Entry is by audition only. Please email musicgenerationlaois@laoiscoco.ie with your expression of interest by 5pm, Monday 19 November. Auditions will be held on Wednesday 21 November. You will receive an email if you have been selected for an audition.
In your email, we will need the young musician’s
Name
Date of Birth
Address
Parent/Guardian name, email and mobile number
Instrument
Years experience
We are looking for young trad musicians who have been playing at least 2 years, can pick up basic tunes and learn to play them by ear with ease.
In the audition, young musicians will need to play two contrasting tunes and participate in a short interview (5-10 minutes).
There is no age limit – the selection process is based on playing standard.
Music Generation Laois will be holding auditions for their Junior Trad Group which will be starting this October.
The Trad Group will hold weekly rehearsals on Thursdays from 4-5pm in the Portlaoise Further Education & Training Centre, Tower Hill.
€100 annual membership fee.
Entry is by audition only. Please email musicgenerationlaois@laoiscoco.ie with your expression of interest by 12 noon Friday 13 October. Auditions will be held on Thursday 19 October. You will receive an email if you have been selected for an audition.
In your email, we will need the young musician’s
Name
Date of Birth
Address
Parent/Guardian name, email and mobile number
Instrument
Years experience
We are looking for young trad musicians who have been playing at least 2 years, can pick up basic tunes and learn to play them by ear with ease.
In the audition, young musicians will need to play two contrasting tunes and participate in a short interview (5-10 minutes).
There is no age limit – the selection process is based on playing standard.
Applications by email to musicgenerationlaois@laoiscoco.ie
The Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra was established in January 2016 under the directorship of Paul Finn and Siobhan Buckley. Earlier this year the orchestra collaborated with Donegal Accordionist Martin Tourish to create a new 30 minute suite of music ‘1916 Visions and Voices’ funded by the Laois 2016 Community Fund, Per Cent for Art through Laois County Council and the Music Generation Arts Council Partnership. The music was premiered on the 22 of May, as part of the Music Generation Laois New Works Series, to unprecedented public response! The work has since been performed in Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Ennis 2016, and will be professionally recorded in Golden Egg Studio Portlaoise later this year.
Music Generation Laois are auditioning for new Trad Orchestra members. Auditions will take place on Saturday 8 of October in Portlaoise. This opportunity is for advanced traditional music students with 4 years experience and upwards, and aged 18 and under.
Please note: Current orchestra members do not need to re-audition.
Weekly rehearsal: Successful applicants must be available for weekly rehearsal on Saturdays from 10am-11:30am. Attendance is strictly monitored, if members miss more than 3 rehearsals throughout the academic year, their membership will be relinquished.
Fee: Annual orchestra membership fee €100.
To apply for an audition send an email to musicgenerationlaois@laoiscoco.ie stating your name, age, instrument, and some information about your experience as a musician to-date (no more than 200 words) by 10am on Friday 7 October 2016.
Please include your parent/ guardian mobile telephone number. If selected for an audition, you will receive a text message with all relevant info. Applications from parents on behalf of their children will not be accepted.
