Pupils at Holy Family primary school Ennis, Co.Clare learn to play the violin from scratch
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Twinkling Stars Holy Family String Graduation concert
It was a wonderful occasion at Holy Family School Hall today as all the members of 4th class group gave a graduation performance in the school hall. We all enjoyed it very much and I was so proud of how well everyone played but also how courteous the groups were when listening both to the choir and the other violin group. We had a very a busy morning as we had a dress rehearsal before the main event. The concert was closed by the Holy Family School Choir. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as they sang 'One Small Voice ' .
We wish them well in representing the school in the Walton's Music in School's Celebration concert at the National Concert Hall. Holy Family Senior School have been nominated in as one of six finalists .
We bid farewell to Abbie in Ms Gills class who is leaving Holy Family to attend Stone Hall School
I enjoyed very much meeting many of the parents at the coffee and biscuits reception. How wonderful to meet Hannah's Nana ! Hannah's Nana told me that she has been attending events at Holy Family School for 40 years both with her own children and now her grandchildren. Wow ! Honoured to have you with us Hannnah's Nana. What a lot of events you must have seen over all those years.
Bravo tutti
Holy Family Senior School
Holy Family 4th class String Ensemble 2012 with the Holy Family Chamber Choir
This is to certify
_Mr Connolly, Ms Bridge and Ms Gill's 4th yr classes
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Chamber Choir and 4th class string group (seated ) and audience :Excellent Playing and Listening |
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| Ben announces |
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| Back Row |
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| Principal Barnes addresses the audience |
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| Bows aloft! |
We wish them well in representing the school in the Walton's Music in School's Celebration concert at the National Concert Hall. Holy Family Senior School have been nominated in as one of six finalists .
We bid farewell to Abbie in Ms Gills class who is leaving Holy Family to attend Stone Hall School
I enjoyed very much meeting many of the parents at the coffee and biscuits reception. How wonderful to meet Hannah's Nana ! Hannah's Nana told me that she has been attending events at Holy Family School for 40 years both with her own children and now her grandchildren. Wow ! Honoured to have you with us Hannnah's Nana. What a lot of events you must have seen over all those years.
Bravo tutti
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| Niall on Banjo |
Holy Family 4th class String Ensemble 2012 with the Holy Family Chamber Choir
A matinée recital at the Hall on Thursday 29th December 11.30pm. Ms Gill , Mr Connolly and Ms Bridge with their classes present some of the repertoire we have worked during the project.
Programme
Group 1
Vivaldi in G pizzicato Vivaldi
Blues pizz Martin
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Foxtrot arco Martin
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Scale on D Fingers down arco
We Will Rock You Queen
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| Aaron with programme |
Group 2
Toreadors March Bizet
Drunken Sailor /
First finger riff trad
Scale on A
Mozart Melody
Finale with reeds
La Cumparsita Rodriguez
One Small Voice Will Teach the World a Song The Holy Family School Choir
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| Part Two |
Participated in the Holy Family String Project at
Holy Family Senior School 2011/2012
and has successfully completed
Level 1 of the Stringschool Programme
Signed ___________________ Director CD Stringschool
Date ____________________
Cathy Desmond ( Teacher) BA HDip LTCL www.holyfamilystrings.blogspot.com
Email: cdstringschool@gmail.coTwinkling Stars
It was a wonderful occasion at Holy Family School Hall today as all the members of 4th class group gave a graduation performance in the school hall. I enjoyed it very much and was so proud of how well everyone played but also how courteous the groups were when listening both to the choir and the other violin group. We had a very a busy morning as we had a dress rehearsal before the main event. The concert was closed by the Holy Family School Choir. There wasn't a dry eye in the house . We wish them well in representing the school in the Walton's Music in School's Celebration concert at the National Concert Hall. Holy Family Senior School have been nominated in as one of six finalists . Bravo tutti!
photos to follow
Holy Family 4th class String Ensemble 2012 with the Holy Family Chamber Choir
A matinée recital at the Hall on Thursday 29th December 11.30pm. Ms Gill , Mr Connolly and Ms Bridge with their classes present some of the repertoire we have worked during the project.
Programme
Group 1
Vivaldi in G pizzicato Vivaldi
Blues pizz Martin
***************
Foxtrot arco Martin
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Scale on D Fingers down arco
We Will Rock You Queen
Group 2
Toreadors March Bizet
Drunken Sailor /
First finger riff trad
Scale on A
Mozart Melody
Finale with reeds
La Cumparsita Rodriguez
One Small Voice Will Teach the World a Song The Holy Family School Choir
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Music Education in Ennis
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION LOCAL PROVIDERS.
There are many opportunities to access instrumental tuition locally. Some of the main providers are listed here.
Holy Family Senior School plan to offer a pre band lunchtime class for interested students . Further details to follow in April.
Ennis Brass Band offer free tuition and instrument loan in return for regular commitment. Classes run on Thursday evenings in Band Room at Ennis Community College
Traditional fiddle classes run on Thursdays and Saturdays at Cois na hAbhna with Trish Clarke and Brendan Larissey
http://www.coisnahabhna.ie/ for more details
Summer Music in Galway Youth Opera Programme offered in Ennis for three week period beginning 25th July for children of all ages who enjoy singingwww.summermusicingalway.com
Custy’s Music offer tuition in traditional Irish instruments in small groups at their town centre premises. www.custysmusic.com Good information point for sourcing local teachers.
Clare Music Makers Bank Place Tuition in many instruments . Tuition is mostly on a one to one basis and a range of ensembles are offered.
Maoin Cheoil an
Chláir College
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Level 1 Beginner's Programme concludes
FF Fortissimo Double forte Extra Loud
We had a very busy day today getting ready for final performance . Here is a draft programme for next week's performance .
Group 1 Mr Gill's Class Group 2 Mr Connolly's Class
Open String tunes 1 Vivaldi in G pizz x2 6 Toreador's March pizz x2
2 Foxtrot w piano arco x3
1 finger 3 Blues x3 pizz 7 First finger riff Drunken Sailor pizz
banjo in Dm 2 beats into Em
3 fingers 4 Scale on D 8 Scale on A arco
5 Rock You arco 9Twinkle Twinkle Roisin middle section pizz/arco
Finale 10 La Cumparsita arco with accordions Ailish on cello
11 Mo Gile Mear arco with 4th class band members (Boys on D Girls on G )
Leaders today Claudia, Efosa, Suzanna,
Bass Players Niall , Eyosa, Jack Ailsh (cello)
Ms Bridge's Class will split into two groups and join Mr Connolly and Ms Gill's groups.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tangos and Twinkles
We had a busy morning this week. We began by working on our scaley monkeys climbing on D and A strings We played Twinkle Twinkle arco and pizz. Finally all classes worked on a tango for our next perfromance. Here is our graduation programme
Foxtrot
Assessment Tunes Blues Arco and pizz
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Macchu Picchu Mountain Scale D - D'
Level 1A Stringschool Violin programme
Other tunes for our Easter concert
Vivaldi in G
Toreador's March
La Cumparsita
First finger riff -Drunken Sailor
Rock You
Rock You
Ireland's Call
Check out the article on the project in this week's Clare People
Friday, March 9, 2012
Learn and Explore Visit to Holy Family
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| Ms Bridge and group |
We welcomed expert violin teacher, Dorothy Conaghan to the project today. Dorothy worked with all three classes and also conducted a workshop with the band . I was very proud of all the classes who listened so carefully to everything she had to say. You were a credit to me and your teachers
The groups worked on their new tune and variations. We also played a cool calypso. It was lovely to work in the hall and we look forward to seeing the photos from Press 22 hopefully in next week's Clare People .
My Connolly brought his fiddle and we had a great 3 part jam on a groovy new tune 'Calypso'
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| Press photographer looks for an angle |
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| Mr Connolly's class |
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| Super smooth pack up Ms Gill and team |
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| Dorothy is introduced to Bey Blades |
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| Band and Blue Violin |
Bravo tutti!
New Tune Calypso
Amhran is Damhsa Twinkle Variation Tango
Kilfenora Ceili Dancer Twinkle Variation
Level Game 4 strings
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