Kate Pielou Vocalists

Lessons have been going wonderfully well under the care of Miss Megan McGarry. The studio is all set for face to face tuition, but with the latest change in guidance we want to double check whether we have to stick to online for the time being...

20th Anniversary Music Extravaganza: An evening to celebrate the career of Kate Pielou LLCM ALCM.

New term starts tomorrow!

Preemie Performers in Northern Ireland.

We are searching for singers (both youth and adult) who were born prematurely.

As director of the TinyLife choir, principal Kate is putting together a group of individuals to sing with them at the TinyLife carol service in Stormont on December 3rd.

To enquire, please email [email protected] and include TINYLIFE in the subject bar.

Cheesy I know - but as we add the finishing touches to the Lisburn music studio, moving these to their new home has made me smile. I keep them all, and circulate them every 6 months or so.
Never think that a thank you card is insignificant - it is, in fact, quite the opposite... 💕

*** Responding to feedback, we have decided to run the free treat sessions on the first two Fridays in December. Well done everyone, the end is almost in sight!! ***

Blow off some steam at Phoenix Arts Belfast this month.
Email [email protected] to reserve your space. Limited spaces so don't miss out!!

Entering the final run up to the winter exams : have you looked through your checklist?

Now the timetable has settled, I'm pleased to offer three spaces for singing lessons in Lisburn (Monday/Tuesday/Thursday), and two in Belfast on a Friday.
To enquire, pm the page or email [email protected]

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the summer concert, it was a lovely evening. New term begins on Monday 3rd September

We are looking for new singers aged 15-20 to join our Youth Chamber Choir. Email [email protected] to find our more and arrange an audition.
All welcome but especially keen to encourage tenors and basses to apply.

Hi everyone, I'm checking for results on a daily basis but they usually take up to 2/3weeks depending on how far into the session we were.

Preparing for your theatre exam: Discussion
Regardless of grade, make sure you know the names of your characters and the show/film the song is from.
Your examiner will want to talk about the style and mood of the songs, and in upper grades (6-diploma) you should also be able to confidently discuss the meaning of the song, events in the story that have led up to the song, and the impact the song has on the character and the rest of the story.
Preparing your programme: at lower grades this will mostly be about likes and dislikes. At higher grades you should talk about speed, tonality, mood and character development.

Planning a couple of summer offers on lessons, which can be taken at any point over July and August.

£55 - 4 x 30min lessons
£80 - 4 x 45min lessons
£100 - 4 x 60min lessons

What a fantastic idea!!

🐥🐶 Student Night Is Back! 🐶🐥

🐷 NO Kids, NO Books, NO Stress! 🐷

Due to popular demand we are running ‘Student Night’ every Thursday night in May from 6.30 to 9pm.

Last years event was a huge success with over 1,500 students cuddling, feeding and enjoying our shows! 😜

The extra nights this year will help spread out the crowd so no need to book just come on up!

Forget about exams and revision come and cuddle our pups, chicks and feed our adorable lambs. 🐣

You will also get to meet our gorgeous new Alpacas... Winston, Basil and Pearl!

For only £6 per person we will have 2.5 hours of stress busting fun. 😁 Including dog agility shows, feeding times, cuddling baby rabbits, tractor rides and so much more!! 🐰🐴🚜

We will have food served in our chip van for anyone looking for a bite to eat. As well as our own delicious homemade ice cream!

Anyone battling through the exam period is welcome! (Age 16+)

Singing lessons resume on Monday 16th April. There will be a few changes to the timetable that week, I will be in touch directly.

Absolutely delighted with this term's singing exam results - all distinctions & merits!

Have a lovely half term everyone, see you on the 19th. 💜

All dolled up and ready for my first day back at Rathmore. Can't stop grinning like an eejit, my pupils are all gonna think I'm daft

Lessons resume this week. Times remain the same as last term unless I phone today/tomorrow to make any changes

Tallying this term's lessons, some of you will be in next week, and most will finish this week.

Results are now in : all distinction and merit. Well done everyone and a huge thanks to my two wonderful cover teachers. 💗

Next years dates

The course dates for summer 2018 have now been released. Ulster Youth Choir 21-27 July, Ulster Youth Training Choir 14-20 July and our Junior Choir course runs from 16-19 July

Forthcoming LCM exams on November 29th

I get the best feeling when these come through the door. This young lady started when she was just 6 years old - all grown up and embarking on her own teaching career.