COUNT US IN – FREE MUSIC LESSONS! APPLY NOW – Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland

COUNT US IN (CUI)– FREE GROUP MUSIC LESSONS

Registrations of interest now open http://peaceproms.com/count-us-in-free-lessons/

Free music lessons for children aged 9 – 12 years

Free instrument on loan & free weekly group lessons

Lessons are held on 3 Sundays per month during the school year, at Coláiste Chu Chulainn, Dundalk.

WHAT IS COUNT US IN? Count Us In is a free instrument tuition programme for children run by the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) and is an important feeder programme for CBOI. Children receive an instrument on loan and a free weekly group lesson. 90 children currently participate. Count Us In is modelled on the Venezuelan system of music education which is regarded as the best in the world and is based on group learning and performance.

WHEN & WHERE: Group lessons take place in Coláiste Chu Chulainn, Dundalk on Sunday mornings from September throughout the school year. Lessons are given by our team of outstanding tutors.

WHO SHOULD APPLY to Count Us In?

CUI is most suitable for children aged 9 – 12yrs. You should only apply to this programme on behalf of your child if:

You are serious about learning music
You have a genuine ambition for your child to become a confident musician and a contributing member of the CBOI in the future
You can commit fully to the schedule of lessons on Sundays
You understand that it will be essential to practice daily at home with your child in order to keep up with the class
You understand that this is LONG-TERM. We don’t want anybody joining to ‘try it’ for a few weeks and then give up, thus depriving a serious student of the opportunity. This should be discussed at home.

NOTES:

Parents may be required to attend lessons with their son/daughter.
Classes will commence in September or when there are adequate numbers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION EMAIL: cboisharon@gmail.com

Please Choose Instrument *

Double Bass
Trumpet
Trombone

PLEASE NOTE: Violin, Cello and Clarinet applications are now closed

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Parent’s Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Parent's Mobile Phone Number *

Email *

Child's Name *

First

Last

Child's Date of Birth

Please use DD/MM/YYYY format

Age *

2. MUSICAL BACKGROUND

Please give details of your child’s musical education to date.

Do you (parents) play music? Give details.

Do any of the applicant’s siblings play music? Give details.

Has your child or any of their siblings participated in Peace Proms?

3. COMMITMENT

What do you understand to be the purpose of the Count Us In programme?

Learning an instrument is a slow process and takes a lot of commitment and discipline. Explain why you think your child is suited to learning a musical instrument.

If offered a place in this programme, how would you ensure that your child practices every day including during school holidays?

If your child is struggling with the instrument and not progressing, what would you do?

Would you like your child to become a member of the Cross Border Orchestra at a later date when they are proficient in their instrument? Give reasons for your answer.

4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you wish to supply any further information which may support your application, please include it here.

SCHEDULE – please read before a pplying

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION – Please ready before applying