Extra Dublin Date
The CBOI is delighted to announce that they have scheduled an extra Peace Proms concert for the greater Dublin area. Concerts will take place at Simmonscourt Arena, RDS, Dublin on the 6th and 7th February for schools in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Westmeath, Monaghan, Louth, Cavan. Registrations have been temporarily re-opened and places will be awarded on a first come first served basis. Schools can register HERE
Internationally Acclaimed Greg Beardsell to conduct Peace Proms 2016
Peace Proms is an opportunity to share the stage with excellence! This year, we are delighted to announce that Peace Proms will be conducted by internationally acclaimed music educator Greg Beardsell. Greg is one of the most outstanding conductors of his generation, and is considered a leading light in music education and performance. He works worldwide as a Conductor, Singer, Adjudicator, Workshop Leader and Presenter and is sought after by top orchestras and choirs throughout the UK and Ireland. www.gregbeardsell.com
What’s Involved for Schools
Peace Proms involves:
- In-school learning
- A regional workshop which all participating schools attend
- A final concert.
With their teachers, children learn up to 8 songs or medleys in different genres. All schools are provided with choir packs and a rehearsal CD. The themes for Peace Proms 2016 are Friendship, Bravery, the Power of the Dream, Peace an
d Harmony.
All schools then participate in ONE of our regional workshops which will take place on the 12th, 13th and 14th of January in Dublin. The workshops are a wonderful opportunity for the children and teachers to meet the conductor and work through the songs. All schools then perform with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland in ONE concert at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast.
This Year’s Songs
This year’s songs will include
- Touch the Sky from Brave
- Medley from Matilda the musical
- Medley from the Muppets
- Friendship Medley (Count on Me, Bruno Mars; Gift of a Friend, Demi Lovato; We’re all in this Together, High School Musical; we Go Together, Grease)
- The Power of the Dream
- Imagine
- World in Union
- Ireland’s Call
Call the Peace Proms office for more information on +353 42 9370494
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