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CONCERT PARTY 2014 AT CORK OPERA HOUSEWith  great  excitement  and  joy,  MGCC  filled  Cork  Opera  House  with  music  and  fun,  for  the  first  annual  Concert  Party  on  Sunday  Feb  9th.  The  event   featured  the  main  stage  concert,  an   ‘open  mic’  stage  and  an  exhibi on  throughout   the   foyer  areas,  with  circus  performers,  balloons  and  face  painters  truly  bringing  out  the  ‘party’  in  ‘Concert  Party’!  Celebra ng  MGCC’s  partnerships  with  music  educa on  providers,  schools  and  musicians  involved    in  the  programme,  the  concert  featured  fantas c    performances  by  children  throughout  the  city.  The  exhibi on  shshowcased  highlights  and  achievements,  featuring  various  video  presenta ons,  audio  and  fabulous  photography.  

 

Glamorous  co-­‐presenters  George  Hanover  (actor,  writer)  and  GMC  –  (Rapper,  aka  Garry  McCarthy)  were  joined  by  animated  character  ‘Mic’,  created  for  the  occasion  by  Damien  Murphy  of  LIMBO.  The  three  presenters  together  brought  plenty  of  giggles,  and  even  a  few  impromptu  jokes,  from  the  audience!Clips   from   the   concert   and   behind   the   scenes   footage   can   be   viewed   at  www.vimeo.com/musicgenera oncc.TheThe  event  was  declared  by  all  to  be  a  resounding  success  -­‐  we  hope  you  will  join  us  for  more  fun  and  great  music  at  next  year's  Concert  Party!  

Cillian   McSweeney   and   Graham   McCarthy   of  SoundOUT  band  ‘Circles’  perform  on  main  stage.

Pupils   from   St.   Mary’s   on   the   Hill   N.S.,   Knocknaheeny   (who   are   learning   music  through  the  MGCC  partnership  with  Crea ve  Tradi on)  with  Lord  Mayor  Catherine  Clancy  a er  the  Concert  Party  at  Cork  Opera  House.  Inset:  Animated  character  ‘Mic’.

Young   musicians   from   the   Ballyphehane   Youth  Project  who  performed  on  the  ‘open  mic’  stage.

2014 OFF TO A GREAT START!WWelcome  to  the  Music  Genera on  Cork  City  Spring  Newsle er!  MGCC  con nues  to  expand  and  develop,  forming  new  partnerships,  developing  new  music  educa on  programmes  and  crea ng  exci ng  performance  opportuni es  and  events.  Kicking  off  the  third  year  of  MGCC  was  our  first  ever  Concert  Party,  held  at  Cork  Opera  House  on  February  9th  (see  below).  Music  Genera on  Cork  City  Open  Forum  on  April  9th  will  be  an  opportunity  for  the  public  to  learn  about  the  developments  taking  place  in  the  lives  of  the  young  people  involved  in  MGCC’s  diverse  music  educa on  programme.  All  of  the  events  and  news  featured  in  our  newsle ers  are  made  possiblepossible  by  the  hard  work,  passion  and  dedica on  of  the  music  tutors,  music  educa on  providers,  schools,  communi es  and  the  ongoing  valued  support  and  commitment  of  local  MGCC  stakeholders;  Cork  City  Council,  Cork  ETB,  the  HSE,  UCC,  CIT,  and  Cork  City  Partnership.    With  2014  off  to  a  promising  start,  we  will  work  to  ensure  the  rest  of  the  year  con nues  on  this  high  note!  

Header  photo:  Pupils  from  St.  Mary’s  on  the  Hill  N.S.,  Knocknaheeny,  at  their  Ceolchoirm  Seachtain  na  Gaeilge/St.  Patrick’s  Day  celebra on  in  partnership  with  Crea ve  Tradi on.

   Issue  2  -­‐  Spring  2014Music  Genera on  Cork  City  Newsle er                

CREATIVE TRADITION AND CLUB CEOIL KNOCKNAHEENYSt.  Mary's  on  the  Hill  N.S.,  Knocknaheeny  is  experiencing  a  rejuvena on  of  music-­‐making  as  February  4th  saw  the  inaugural  Club  Ceoil  Knocknaheeny,  a  weekly  a er-­‐school  music  club  with  Jessie  Cawley,  Karl  Nesbi  and  Eimear  Arkins  providing  small  group  tui on   including   singing,   bodhrán,   fiddle,   n  whistle   and   flutes.   37   children   have   enthusias cally   joined   up,   and   Club   Ceoil  Knocknaheeny  hope  to  invite  other  primary  and  secondary  school  students  to  join  from  September  2014.

Crea ve  Tradi on's  4th  class  ensemble  performed  with  gusto  at  the  MGCC  Concert  Party,   and  most   recently,   all   280  Crea ve   Tradi on   students   at   the   school,   from  junior  infants  through  to  6th  class,  performed  Irish  songs  and  tunes  as  part  of  the  school’s   Ceolchoirm  Seachtain  na  Gaeilge   St.   Patrick's  Day   celebra on  on  March  14th   (pictured   le ).   This   was   filmed   with   thanks   to   local   bodhrán   player   and  video/photographer,   Eddie   Hennessy,   and   will   be   online   soon   at  www.vimeo.com/musicgenera oncc.    

BARRACK STREET BAND WIN ST. PATRICK’S PARADE AWARDBarrack  Street  Band  celebrated  St.  Patrick’s  Day  in  style  this  year  taking  home  the  award  for  ‘Best  Overall  Musical  Entry’  at  the  Cork  City  parade  for  the  second  year  running.  Their  entry  featured  performances  by  the  Barrack  Street  Senior  and  Youth  Bands,  and  celebrated  the  partnership  with  Music  Genera on  Cork  City  with  children  from  Greenmount  N.S.,  Morning  Star  N.S.,Gaelscoil  an  Teaghlaigh  Naofa,  Togher  G.N.S.,  and  Scoil  na  CCroíse  Naofa  helping  carry  the  MGCC  banner  through  the  parade!  Well  done  and  here's  hoping  it  will  be  three  in  a  row  next  year!

Members   of   the   Barrack   Street   Senior   &   Youth   Bands   with   Chairman   Billy   O’  Callaghan  and  Secretary  Gillian  Holland  being  awarded  ‘Best  Overall  Musical  Entry’  by  Deputy  Lord  Mayor  Lorraine  Kingston.

CONCERT PARTY LAUNCHED IN STYLETheThe  launch  of  Concert  Party  2014  was  a  wonderful  event  on   Feb   6th,   se ng   the   scene   for   a   magical   musical  takeover   of   Cork   Opera   House.   The   Blue   Angel   bar  providing  the  perfect  backdrop  for  this  ambient  musical  event,   with   the   sun   se ng   as   the   band   played   jazz  classics.   Live  music  was  provided  by  The  Clubmen,  Bob  Seward’s  band  (founder  of  Cork  Academy  of  Music),  and  thethe   evening   also   featured   performances   by   SoundOUT  band   ‘Till   4,   from   Terence   MacSwiney   Community  College,   and   the   Sundays  Well   Girls’   N.S.   Saxophonists  (pictured  right)   took  us   ‘Somewhere  over   the  Rainbow’  with   their   Cork  Academy  of  Music   tutor   Len  McCarthy.  View  these  performances  online  at  www.vimeo.com/musicgenera oncc  .

DVD SHOWREELThe  Music  Genera on  Cork  City  showreel,  which  had  its  preview  screening  at  the  Concert  Party  launch  on  Feb  6th  will  have  its  premiere  public  screening  at  the  OpenOpen  Forum  event  in  the  Crawford  Gallery  on  April  9th.  This  5  minute  video  captures  the  spirit  of  the  programme  from  the  point  of  view  of  the  children  and  young  people  involved.  Filmed  in  5  schools  across  the  city  in  December,  IT  will  be  made  available  to  view  online  at  www.vimeo.com/musicgenera oncc  a er  its  April  9th  premiere.  

To  view  Music  Genera on  Cork  City  videos,  click  on  www.vimeo.com/musicgenera oncc,  and  to  keep  up  to  date  with  all  the  latest  news  and  events,  please  ‘like’  our  facebook  page:  www.facebook.com/musicgenera oncorkcity.

SOUNDOUT GROUP ‘TIL 4 ON RTE’S ELEV8

OnOn  February  7th  Darren  O'Leary,  Josh  Crean,  Stuart  Murphy  and  Deana  Purcell   from   Terence   MacSwiney   Secondary   School   travelled   to   RTE  studios  in  Dublin  to  perform  live  on  the  Elev8  TV  programme  on  RTE  Two.  The   young   SoundOUT   musicians,   collec vely   known   as   ‘ l   4,   did   a  fantas c  job  performing  their  version  of  The  Script’s  ‘The  man  who  can’t  be  moved’.  

CHILD PROTECTION WORKSHOPSMusicMusic   Genera on   Cork   City   is   partnering   with  Youthwork   Ireland   Cork   –   The   Hut,   to   provide   Child  Protec on  training  for  all  our  tutors.  The  first  course  will  take  place  on  Saturday  May  17th,  10am  to  4pm.  Costs  will   be   covered   by   MGCC,   including   lunch.   MGCC  requires   all   personnel   to   undertake   recognised   Child  Protec on   training,   and   this   course   will   provide   an  opportunityopportunity   to   enhance   understanding   of   the   child  protec on   policies   of   Music   Genera on.   Further  informa on  and  bookings:  aida.whooley@corketb.ie

SPACES FOR EXTRA STUDENTS IN SOUNDOUT CLASSESTheThere  are  currently   some  spaces   for  children  and  young  people,   from  6th   class   up,   to   join  music   tui on   groups,   provided   by   SoundOUT   in  partnership   with   MGCC,   every   Wednesday   in   Terence   McSwiney  Community  College.  Instruments  are  available  during  the  classes,  and  a  singing   group   works   on   a   wide   range   of   repertoire.   An   affordable  contribu on  is  requested  from  the  students  who  par cipate.For  further  informa on  please  contact  grainnemchalemusic@gmail.com

MIND YOUR HEAD MUSIC EVENTTheThe  Mind   your   head   concert   in   the   Firkin   Crane   on  March  28th  was  a  powerful  event  filled  with  emo onal  performances.  Organised  by  Youth  Work  Ireland  Cork  (The   Hut)   to   promote   posi ve   mental   health,   and  musically  directed  by  MGCC  tutor  Rory  McGovern,  the  concert   featured   musicians   from   The   Hut’s   Tuesday  night   music   group   (run   in   partnership   with   Music  GeneGenera on  Cork  City),  ‘ l  4  -­‐  SoundOUT  students  from  Terence   MacSwiney   Community   College   and   Circles,  led  by  Cillian  McSweeney.  Other  wonderful   performances   included   the  Break   it  Down   Ini a ve’s   tribute   to   a   friend,   MGCC   tutor  Ophelia  McCabe’s   powerful   performance,   and   Karen  Underwood   bringing   the   house   down   with   Nina  Simone’s  ‘I  got  life’.  An  inspiring  night  for  an  important  cause.  www.ywicork.com/mentalhealth

BALLYPHEHANE TRAD ORCHESTRATheThe  Ballyphehane  Trad  Orchestra,  an  exci ng  new  tradi onal  Irish  music  project  presented  by  Club  Ceoil  Ballyphehane  in  partnership  with  MGCC,  kicked   off   on   January   18th.   It   provides   the   opportunity   for   young  musicians  between  the  ages  of  8  and  18  to  receive  excellent  tui on  and  guidance   from   skilled   tutors,   and   to   gain   experience   of   playing   and  performing  with  other  young  musicians.  Trad  Orchestra  rehearsals  take  place   on   Saturdays   and   Tuesday   evenings   at   Gaelscoil   an   Teaghlaigh  NaoNaofa,  Ballyphehane.  

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CONDUCTOR DR. DOREEN RAO FACILITATES CHORAL WORKSHOP IN MAYFIELDMarch   27th  was   a   special   day   for   20   young   girls,   aged   between   7   and   13   years,   involved   in   the   Cork   Community   Project   in  partnership  with  Music  Genera on  Cork  City,  as  interna onally  renowned  choral  conductor  and  master  teacher  Dr.  Doreen  Rao  facilitated  a  choral  workshop  in  Mayfield  as  part  of  Music  Genera on's  Choral  Training  Programme.  Dr.  Rao’s  energy  and  talent  filled  the  hall  in  St.  Joseph’s  Community  Centre,  inspiring  hearhear elt  song  from  the  young  girls.  Having  come  together  only  four  weeks  prior  to  this  workshop,  under  the  musical  guidance  of  Voices  of  Cork  choral  conductor  Eamon  Nash,  the  girls  proved  that  the  future  of  choral  music  in  Cork  is  bright!Dr.  Rao’s  workshop  served  as  prepara on  for  the  ‘Big  Sing’  event  which  took  place  on  April  6th  in  the  Mansion  House  in  Dublin,  whe  House  in  Dublin,  where  hundreds  of  children  and  youngpeople  from  across  Ireland  gathered  for  a  na onal  choralperformance  organised  in  associa on  with  Music  Genera on,  The  Associa on  of  Irish  Choirs,  the  Choral  Music  Experience  Ins tute  and  Local  Music  Educa on  Partnerships.  Eamon  Nash  is  one  of  five  Cork-­‐based  Choral  Ar sts  being  supported  by  Music  Genera on  Cork  City  City  to  take  part  in  the  Choral  Music  Experience  Professional  Development  courses  with  Dr.  Doreen  Rao.  

SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS 2014Following  the  success  of  2013’s  summer  programme,  MGCC  will  offer  a  wide  range  of  summer  music  experiences  in  partnership  with   providers,   Barrack   Street   Band,   SoundOUT,   Club   Ceoil,   ARTlifeCULTURE   and   other   community   based   ini a ves.   Further  informa on  as  follows:    

Summer Band Workshop with Barrack Street Band

August  5th  –  8thIInvi ng  young  brass,  wind  and  percussion  musicians  from  across  cork   city   and   county   to   take   part   in   four   fun   filled   days   of  workshops,   instrument   lessons   and   ensemble   playing.  Workshops   will   enhance   performance   skills   through   band  rehearsals   and   musical   explora on   including   rhythm,  conduc ng,  musicianship  and  collabora on.  New  to  the  camp  in  2014  will  be  beginner  band  suitable  for  students  who  have  taken  upup  their  instrument  in  the  last  year.  Ages  8  -­‐  16years,  beginner  to  grade  5.  Email:  corksummerbandcamp@gmail.com

TradCamp with Club Ceoil Dates  TBC.TradCamp,  which  is  organised  by  Club  Ceoil  and  UCC  music  lecturer  Michelle   Finnerty   returns   to   Gaelscoil   an   Teaghlaigh   Naofa,  Ballyphehane  for  one  week  of  immersion  in  diverse  aspects  of  Irish  tradi onal  music,  song  and  dance,  with  dates  yet  to  be  confirmed.  ChildChildren  will  have  the  opportunity  to  try  out  and  learn  a  range  of  instruments  including   n-­‐whistle,  bodhrán,  fiddle,  guitar,  mandolin  and  banjo.  Also,  watch  out   for  a  TradCamp  on   the  northside   this  year.  Details  will  follow  on  our  facebook  page.  For  more  informa on,  email  tradcampcork@gmail.com.

MGCC Online and in the MediaBe  sure  to  check  out  our  video  page  online.  Recent  uploads  include  a  fantas c  Barrack   Street   Band   video,   gorgeous   performances   by   Crea ve   Tradi on  pupils  at  St.  Mary’s  on  the  Hill  N.S.,  and  videos  which  give  an  insight  into  the  assis ve   technologies  used   for  music  making  by  SoundOUT   inclusive  music  ensembles.  

CheckCheck  out  our  facebook  for  regular  up  to  date  news  and  photos.  Our  website  is  currently  undergoing  a  revamp,  and  news  of  a  relaunch  will  be  announced  on  our  facebook  page.  Also  keep  an  eye  out  for  the  Music  Genera on  Cork  City  monthly  kidzone  column  in  the  Evening  Echo!

                      MGCC  Videos:  www.vimeo.com/musicgenera oncc                            www.facebook.com/MusicGenera onCorkCity

We   would   like   to   thank   our   funders,   music   educa on   providers,   tutors,   schools,   young   people   and  families   involved  for  con nuing  to  support   the  ongoing  work  of  Music  Genera on  Cork  City.  We   look  forward  to  seeing  you  at  our  next  major  event,  the  Open  Forum  discussion  &  exhibi on  at  3pm,  April  9th  at  the  Crawford  Gallery,  Emmet  Place.

Happy Easter from Music Generation Cork City!

Summer SING! with ARTlifeCULTURE 21st  -­‐  25th  JulySummerSummer  SING!   is  a  week-­‐long  singing   fes val   for  children  and  young  people  (6  to  14  years)  which  allows  children  to  experience   singing   in   Cork   City   and   combines   excellent  ar s c  engagement,  empowered  public  performance  and  shared  civic  pride.  Be  part  of  something  even  BIGGER!  this  summer…   More   kids!   More   fun!   and   even   more   great  SINGING!   Interested?   Visit   www.summersing.ie   or   phone  oror  text  Eimear  on  087  709  6811.  A  suggested  cost  of  €25  will  apply.  

L-­‐R:  Chloe,  Shane,  Alex,  Alan  and  Tim,  4th  class  pupils  from  Scoil  na  Croise  Naofa,  Mahon,  who  are  learning  to  play  brass  instruments  through  the  Cork  Academy  of  Music  partnership  with   MGCC.   Pictured   performing   at   the   annual   local   St.  Patrick’s  parade  in  Mahon  on  March  14th.

SoundOUT Summer Camp 28th  July  -­‐  Aug  1stTheThe  SoundOUT  summer  music  camp  is  back  for  2014.    For  9  -­‐  12   year   olds   and   13   –   16   year   olds,   this   year’s   camp   will  involve   Rapping;   DJ   Workshops;   Music   Produc on;   Music  Band   Workshops;   Song   Wri ng;   Music   Recording;   SAMBA  Drumming  and  much  much  more  in  an  inclusive  and  relaxed  environment.   It  will   take  place  at  UCC  School  of  Music  and  Theatre,  Sunday’s  Well  Road,  with  a  cost  of  €20  for  the  week.  ForFor  more  informa on  and  booking,  call  087  6721707  or  087  7956828.

Music  Genera on  Cork  CityAddress:  Cork  ETB,  21  Lavi s  Quay,  CorkPhone:  (021)  490  7169  /  (021)  490  7186Web:  www.musicgenera oncorkcity.com

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