Peace Proms 2025 Announced

Dear Principals, Teachers and Choir Directors,

We are delighted to announce that Peace Proms 2025 will take place in Limerick, Dublin, Belfast and Waterford. Registrations of Interest’ is now open on the Peace Proms Portal

BACKGROUND

Peace Proms is a FREE music education resource which brings the magic of music to almost 35,000 children in 700 primary schools across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Peace Proms is more than just a music program – it promotes ‘peace through music’ and empowers young minds to make a positive impact on the world around them. The highlight of the program is our spectacular large-scale production featuring up to 3,000 choir members and our full symphony youth orchestra, all coming together in iconic venues throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Whether your school choir is already established or just starting out, Peace Proms is tailor-made for children aged 8-12 years. We ensure that the musical program is engaging, educational, and above all, fun! And the end result is nothing short of awe-inspiring – an unforgettable experience for everyone involved, from the choir members and their teachers to parents and audiences alike.

Presented by the renowned Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI), Peace Proms 2025 will bring together children from all over Ireland and Northern Ireland to sing for peace and a better world; spreading joy, hope, and positivity to all.

TIMELINE 

1. May. Initial Registration: Schools should complete their ‘Registration of Interest’ on the Peace Proms portal at www.peaceproms.com as soon as possible.
2. September. Registration Confirmation: Schools will be asked to confirm that registration of interest. Only those schools who confirm their interest, will be offered a place in Peace Proms 2025.
3. September. Place offers and Sep 29^th application deadline: Schools which receive an offer of a place in Peace Proms 2025 must complete their full application on the Peace Proms Portal by September 29^th.
4. October. Digital Music Packs: Schools which have completed their full application will be given access to the digital music pack which includes lyric sheets, sheet music, song and backing tracks, choreography videos.
5. October. Round 2 Offers: Round 2 offers will be made if there are any available places.
6. November 1^st. Tickets released
7. November, December. Choir Workshops: Peace Proms Choir workshop will be held throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.
8. January to March 2025. Concerts: Peace Proms Concerts will be held throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. When registering, please try to indicate the exact number of children who will participate in your peace proms choir.  
2. All schools must participate in ONE choral workshop held in November/December 2024 and ONE Concert in 2025 (Schedule Below). *Please consider the schedule below carefully.  **Schools which do not participate in the workshop will not be permitted to take part in the concert.

PEACE PROMS IS RECOMMENDED FOR:

• Republic of Ireland Schools – 3^rd Class & upwards
• Northern Ireland Schools – P4 & upwards
• UK Schools – Key Stage 2 choirs & upwards 

PEACE PROMS INVOLVES

1. IN SCHOOL LEARNING: With their teachers, children learn up to 8 songs or medleys in different genres. Schools are provided with a downloadable choir pack, and rehearsal tracks.
2. REGIONAL WORKSHOPS: Each school participates in ONE regional workshop which will take place in November/December during school hours and will be led by the concert conductor.
3. PEACE PROMS CONCERT: All schools perform with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and a host of top soloists in ONE concert which will take place in Spring 2025

AUDIENCE TICKETS for Peace Proms 2025 will go on sale on November 1^st 2024 from https://peaceproms.com/school-info/login-schools/

CONCERT AND WORKSHOP DATES

REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL’S INTEREST NOW AT https://peaceproms.com/school-info/login-schools/