Royal Irish Academy of Music Examinations 2013: Proud members of St. Mary’s Brass and Reed Band and their tutors who recently achieved distinctions and first class honours in their music grades. Also pictured are Niamh Conlan and Shane Smith who earned the prestigous high achiever award and will progress to further auditions with the opportunity of playing with the RIAM Orchestra. RIAM award ceremonies and concerts are held throughout the country each autumn culminating in a Gala Concert in Dublin in December before a distinguished audience. The band wishes Niamh and Shane the best of luck in the further auditions and Niamh’s tutor Mairead is confident that she will do herself and the band proud. Congratulations to all the exam students of St. Mary’s band who each worked very hard in preparing for their exams and achieved results to be proud of: Niamh Mc Daniel, Sorcha O’Reilly, Catherine Burke, Ciaran Connolly, Katie Sexton, Ebony Rock, Shane Smith, Dearbhla Mc Mahon, Grace O’Reilly, Kate Farrelly, Peter Wakely, Niamh Conlon, Evan Rooney, Sean Rooney, Colm Rooney, Maria Hughes, Sinead Byrne, and Niamh Byrne. Congratulations also to their tutors: Kevin Smith (percussion), Shane Smith (Brass), Mairead Smith (Flute), Kieran Holt (Clarinet and Saxophone).
Kingscourt Band are currently enrolling new members: Everyone is welcome to attend. Enrolment is open to all children from aged 8 years. There is no upper age limit and members can remain in Kingscourt band into adulthood. Playing music will become a lifelong passion. We teach members to read and play music and percussion to the highest standard and students are prepared for examinations in the RIAM and Trinity Guildhall. For more information come to the Band room, Kingscourt any wednesday evening at 7pm or phone 0876546815. All St. Mary’s Band Classes have now resumed: Tuesday’s at 6pm: Percussion, Wednesday’s: Junior band (new time) 6pm – 7pm, Sax and Clarinets at 6.15pm, Brasses at 7pm, Recorder class 1 at 5.45pm, Class 2 at 6.30pm, Flutes at 7.15pm
