CO MONAGHAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
The County Monaghan School of Music was established in 2004. This initiative is intended to address a local need – for expert, co-ordinated, accessible teaching and learning of music, at all levels, throughout the county. (Dance may be added at a later date). The objective is to develop a Centre of Excellence for the Teaching of Music (instrumental, vocal/choral, and individual/group) in Co Monaghan, mainly for young people, but also for adults. A County Music Organiser (part-time) is employed by Co Monaghan VEC, based at the MIFET/Garage Theatre campus. A County Choir has been established; two ensembles are intended, (one classical, the other traditional); and over 350 children are receiving expert tuition in a range of instruments at three outreach centres and VEC school locations. The County Music Organiser is also responsible for music Summer Camps and an Annual Musical production/recital. Negotiations are ongoing with DES and the Arts Council/An Comhairle Ealaíon re funding of this service.
Music Classes
Classes in twelve different instruments are offered at three centres (Beech Hill College, Monaghan, Ballybay Community College and Inver College, Carrickmacross) and approximately 350 young people/adults attend these. Music classes for young people are organised on a term basis, similar to night classes. The classes run between 4.30 and 7.30pm, four evenings per week. Traditional instruments include Accordion, Tin Whistle and Fiddle. Other instruments include Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Guitar and Brass or Woodwind instruments.
New terms begin in January, April and September each year.
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Summer Camp
Every summer Music Camps are run at 1/2 locations (Beech Hill College & Inver College) for children aged 8 to 14, contact the County Music Organiser for further details (contact details below).
County Choir
This mixed choir practises weekly and regularly performs throughout the country at various choral events.
Annual Musical Production
On a yearly basis, a high quality professional adult musical involving a cast of 30-40 and a professional director and choreographer is produced in the Garage Theatre, Monaghan
Contact:
Martin O'Neill, County Music Organiser
Co Monaghan VEC
Administration Centre
Market Street
Monaghan
Tel: 047 30888
Fax: 047 30889
Direct Phone Number - 047 72630