Bookings are now being taken for the “Encore International Music Summer School” taking place in Inishowen. It is the first of its kind and will be held in Scoil Naomh Mura, Tooban (outside Fahan), Inishowen, Co. Donegal 2nd July – 7th July 2007.
The Encore International Music Summer School will combine the worlds of Irish traditional and classical music and offer first-class tuition in piano, violin / fiddle, viola, cello, classical guitar, flute, recorder as well as classical voice and sean-nós singing.
Tuition at the School will be given by musicians drawn from well known ensembles such as the Vienna Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra. Ireland’s leading classical guitarist Michael O’Toole and renowned sean-nós singer Eilín Begley will teach alongside tutors from Ireland, UK, Australia and Greece at what promises to be an extremely exciting and rewarding programme.
Highlights of the week include:
- Lessons & master classes
- Lunch time concerts
- Chamber music coaching
- Orchestra & Choir
- Alexander Technique (the Art of good posture)
The summer school is the brain-child of Derry born cellist Jane Hughes who is fulfilling a life long dream to set up a music summer school in Inishowen. Jane has a passion for music as well as a ‘string’ of qualifications, and ten years of professional experience.
She has worked as a freelance cellist with RTE Concert Orchestra, RTE National Symphony Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra and Opera North, and was the 2005 appointed Artist in residence at St. Andrew’s Centre in Dublin. Jane is a seasoned session musician and has performed with many international artists such as Ronan Keating, Rod Stewart, Westlife, Sarah Brightman, Charlotte Church, Sinead O’Connor, Meatloaf, The Chieftains, Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Pavarotti, Carreras & Domingo.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 20th April 2007. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. For more information and an application form please telephone 00353-74-9186083 or 00353-87-2259858 or email encoremusicschool@gmail.com
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For further information, interviews or photographs, please contact Jane Hughes on telephone 00353-87-2259858 or email Janehughescello@gmail.com