Munster Music Academy

Congratulations to Max McKenna 🎉🎉🎉
on being selected for the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland! This is an incredible achievement and a testament to his hard work and dedication.
As a member of both the Irish Chamber Youth Orchestra (ICO Youth) and the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI), Max has already demonstrated his impressive skills and commitment to music.
His upcoming participation in two residential gatherings with the NYOI, will culminate in a performance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, an exciting milestone in his musical journey.
Having studied with Tara Lee Bryne at Munster Music Academy (MMA) and Chris Marwood at the Cork School of Music (CSM), Max has built a solid foundation under the guidance of two highly respected educators. His dedication is clearly reflected in his pursuit of his Grade 7 Cello exams, which is a significant milestone in any young musician's career.
In addition to his cello studies, Max is also focusing on Chamber Music and Orchestral preparation with his cello teacher Grainne Uí hUiginn at Munster Music Academy (MMA). This specialized training under Gráinne's expert guidance will be invaluable as he continues to develop his skills in both individual and ensemble settings. Blending individual technique with ensemble performance, will serve him well as he prepares for his upcoming participation in the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland (NYOI).
Max's commitment to both solo and orchestral music speaks to his versatility and passion, and it’s exciting to see where this next chapter with the NYOI will take him.
Wishing Max all the best as he continues to grow as a musician and takes part in such a prestigious opportunity. The future is bright for this talented young cellist!
Max is pictured here with his Cello Teacher Gráinne at MMA.

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Fantastic initiative to move to the next step

🎻 Applications are now OPEN for The Music Network National Instrument Collection – Music Capital Scheme Award 4! 🎶

☀️Today Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media announced the establishment of the Music Network National Musical Instrument Collection!

🎼A primary barrier for high calibre classical musicians in fulfilling their artistic potential is the lack of access to a suitable instrument. This new award will loan string instruments for a period of 3 years to exceptional players and successful recipients may also be offered up to €5,000 towards the purchase of a new bow, which if availed of they will retain and own permanently.

🎵This initiative is designed to address the unique challenges faced by emerging professional classical musicians and is open to advanced violinists, violists and cellists aged18 and over who are in the early stages of a professional performance career, and who are Irish citizens or resident in the Republic of Ireland.

📅 Deadline: 2pm, Wednesday 30 October 2024.

✍️Find out more and apply here: https://loom.ly/NNaaYO8

For enquiries, contact Ciarán Kilbride at [email protected] or +353 1 475 0224.

Supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Something that might be of interest to our students and sounds like an amazing experience for young musicians

🎶 LAST CALL for YOUNG MUSICIANS across Limerick to create an exciting surround-sound experience in the Lime Tree Theatre this Sunday to Tuesday (outside school hours) 🎶

Its your final chance to sign up for a once off unique 3-day music project with Ireland's leading percussion ensemble Bangers and Crash Percussion and renowned composer Brian Irvine. The event will take place at the Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick, from Sunday 15th to Tuesday 17th September (outside school hours). Join fellow young musicians in workshops and rehearsals, culminating in an exciting concert on Tuesday evening!

This exceptional opportunity to collaborate with some of Ireland's leading musicians has been kindly supported by the Arts The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Limerick Arts Office and RTE Supporting the Arts.

🔹All/any instrumentation
🔹No minimum skill level
🔹No percussion experience needed
🔹 3-Day Participation Fee: €20

📲 Register for participation here :
https://soundwavesmusicspace.com/events/bangers-and-crash-limerick/

Promo Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bODAhQzgYA

Launch of “Songs and Stories” with Damien Dempsey & Scoil Cholmcille’s SNS - Inspiring You Why not tell a story, sing a song or play a tune with your family, friends, group or class?

Check this out!

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Damien Dempsey | Best Days Damien Visits Holy Trinity

Tune in now to Drive time to hear about

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio/radio1/

If you're looking for something to do this week come and see our wonderful Lucy perform with Opera Workshop in the world premier of "The Ballybruff Trilogy" at Belltable , Limerick!

We are lucky enough to be involved behind the scenes and can say with confidence that this is something very special.

Put it in the calendar now! June 2, 3pm!
Come along to support our young Chamber Musicians!

Looking for solutions and idea's to include more music in the classroom.
Get in touch with us today to hear about TEMPO.
Our primary school music programme!
Created by and for Musician and Educator alike to support your classroom!