PRESS RELEASE. JULY 2018-07-03 CBOI LAUNCH CELLO, DOUBLE BASS, TROMBONE TEACHING PROGRAMME. The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland has just launched an initiative aimed at encouraging young PIANO players to take up an orchestral instrument and join the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland. Piano players can already read the Bass Clef and usually have a…
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2018 CBOI NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland provides exceptional performance opportunities for young people, coupled with orchestral training which is second to none. If you are a young musician between the ages of 13 and 24 years, who is passionate about music, not afraid of hard work…
PRESS RELEASE 25-04-18 PEACE PROMS 2019 ANNOUNCED!!! We are delighted to announce that Peace Proms 2019 will take place in Liverpool, Dublin, Waterford, Belfast and Limerick. Schools can complete their ‘Registration of Interest’ now on www.old.peaceproms.com Project information and details are below and also on our website. Peace Proms is a FREE music education resource for Primary Schools which culminates in a large-scale…
PRESS RELEASE APRIL 2018 MEDILINK AMBULANCE – PROUD SPONSORS OF CBOI & PEACE PROMS We are delighted to announce that MEDILINK AMBULANCE has confirmed their sponsorship of the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and Peace Proms going forward. Having provided the required medical provision at CBOI events for the past number of years, MediLink Ambulance…
Enter The Soloist 2018 and you could perform on some of the greatest stages in Ireland and the UK, from the RDS Arena in Dublin to the SSE Arena in Belfast and the Echo Arena in Liverpool. The Soloist is Ireland’s most exciting talent search and is open to vocal soloists, duos and small vocal…
How To Apply Applicants should be between 13 and 24 years. Members are from all over Ireland north and south. Apply through our website www.cboi.ie email: sorcha@cboi.ie giving: Name, Age, Address, Phone Number, Instrument and Grade Or phone +353 4293 70494 for details Check www.cboi.ie for minimum requirements. All orchestral instruments may join. Bagpipers may…
For Participating Schools Only Win 5 tickets for family & friends to attend the Peace Proms 2018 concert of your choice. To Enter, students should write a short poem using one of the following themes: My Dreams Peace The Earth Please email your entry by December 20th to: peacepromspoetry@gmail.com Be sure to include: Name: Age:…
We are delighted to announce that IMRO have confirmed their sponsorship of the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and Peace Proms 2018. As part of IMRO’s mission to foster music, every year IMRO sponsors a wide range of music education programmes and showcase performances. IMRO’s sponsorship programme is part of IMRO’s commitment to fostering and…
PRESS RELEASE 14th August 2017 THE SOLOIST 2017 WINNERS ANNOUNCED KATIE WEIR & ROSS SCANLON – JOINT WINNERS OF THE SOLOIST 2017. This year’s lucky winners will perform with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland to audiences of over 30,000 people in iconic venues including the RDS, Dublin; the Odyssey Arena, Belfast; the Echo Arena…
CBOI CONDUCTOR – INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CONDUCTOR GREG BEARDSELL Greg Beardsell was appointed conductor of the CBOI commencing in August 2015. Greg is one of the most outstanding conductors of his generation, and is considered a leading light in music education and performance, rightly winning plaudits for the outstanding performances of orchestras and chorus under his…