Reposted from Educate Magazine http://www.educatemagazine.com/peace-choir-lights-echo-arena/ 3,000 children from 71 primary schools across the North-West joined the celebrated Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) yesterday to perform at the Peace Proms 2017 at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. Internationally acclaimed conductor Greg Beardsell led the pupils – who came together for the first time as the Peace Choir –…
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The CBOI and all our wonderful soloists star in ‘The Voice of the Irish’ a St. Patrick’s Festival at Newry Cathedral on Sunday 19th March 7:30pm. DON’T MISS IT! Tickets are just £10 from the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Newry. TEL: 028 30313180. Presented by Armagh and Down District Councils.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the Peace Proms Choral Ensemble who sang today at the Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool Draw which was held in City Hall, Belfast. The 100 children from Leadhill Primary School, Co. Antrim; Kildimo N.S., Co. Limerick; St. Joseph’s N.S., Co. Kildare and Scoil Iognáid, Co. Galway proudly represented over 20,000 children from…
The CBOI sounding amazing as we begin preparations for Peace Proms 2017!! Wonderful to see our members after the Summer break, and we welcome all our new members. Huge thanks to our fabulous tutors and especially to our incredible conductor Greg Beardsell! Visit the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Facebook page for photos and more! …
On Sunday 14th August, The Freemason’s Hall was gripped by captivating performances from 50 of the Nation’s most promising and talented young musicians and singers who had made it through to the Semi Final of The Soloist 2016. 17 were selected to go through to the Final and from the outset it was clear that picking…
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There was lots of singing and a small bit of improv dancing at our Galway Peace Proms choir workshops earlier this month! The Peace Proms 2016 tour comes to the Kingfisher Hall – NUI Galway on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st of January. Shows are at 2pm and 8pm Daily. Tickets ONSALE NOW at http://old.peaceproms.com/buy-tickets
The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland has been invited by Minister Heather Humphreys and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to officially open the Ireland 2016 State Commemorative Programme with a showcase performance at the Convention Centre Dublin on 1 January 2016. 2016 will mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a…
Registrations Re-opened! The CBOI is delighted to announce that due to refurbishment work including the installation of new seating at The Odyssey Arena, we are able to accommodate additional schools for Belfast Peace Proms. This Concert will be held on Sunday, 28th February for schools all over Northern Ireland, Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim & Donegal. Registration have temporarily…