Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
LIVES THROUGH
MUSIC
Learning and Participation
at the National Concert Hall
Blow the Dust Orchestra
Learning and Participation at the National Concert Hall
Welcome
Simon Taylor
CEO
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Learning and Participation at the National Concert Hall
Welcome
Nigel Flegg
Head of Learning and Participation
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CHILDREN
AND FAMILIES
We seek to foster the natural creativity of
children, and to harness the potential of music
to enhance family cohesion. We view children
as co-creators of the learning process and
most of our family initiatives include both
parents and children as active participants!
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Children and Families
Programme includes:
Mini Music
An action-packed weekly music workshop for
babies and young children aged three months to
eight years old.
Family Concerts
Designed to entertain, excite and educate, we
present a wide range of fun, accessible and
participative concerts for the whole family to enjoy
throughout the year.
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Songschool is a great
way to meet people your
own age who love music
as much as you do
Eimear, 14
RockJam
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Children and Families
AfriKaa!
A multi-sensory installation and experimental
concert for children with Autistic Spectrum
Disorders. This unique sound journey allows children
to move freely through the rich soundscape of
South Africas Limpopo Valley.
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SinfoNua
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Music Students and Musicians
Programme includes:
Masterclasses
We offer unprecedented access for music students
to some of the best musicians in the world for
masterclasses, workshops and other educational
events.
SinfoNua
A development orchestra for emerging musicians
which aims to mirror the workings of a professional
orchestra; while giving valuable orchestral
experience and the opportunity to work with
Irelands finest conductors and soloists.
RhythmWorks
When it comes to learning a musical instrument
and developing as a musician, rhythm is an
essential component that must be mastered by all.
These hands-on, interactive rhythm workshops are
aimed at young music students of any instrument.
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They learned as
much in one day
about science and
music as they would
in a year at school
Teacher, Quavers to Quadratics
school group
Programme includes:
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Rushad Eggleston
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Schools and Teachers
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Music is the
biggest single
outlet in my life
Dennis, 91, violinist with
Blow the Dust Orchestra
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Gamelan Ensemble
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Community
Programme includes:
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Music Appreciation
An interesting and informative series of talks given
by respected figures in Irish music education and
performance, designed to enhance musical
understanding and enjoyment.
CAOS Ensemble
Any instrument, any level, any age! The ultimate
participative ensemble.
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Music in Mind
This initiative is designed to bring music
participation to people living with mental health
difficulties such as anxiety and depression.
In partnership with Mental Health Ireland the
programme provides percussion and choir
workshops to clients of mental health support
centres around Ireland.
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ParaMusica Award
This forthcoming award will recognise the
achievements of musicians with disabilities. Each
year one talented musician will be awarded a
bursary of 2,500 to assist with tuition, instrument
upgrade or other costs associated with their
musical career.
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01 417 0000 nch.ie