Performers with directors John Davidson and Kimberly Melia at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra enjoyed the experience of performing the intimate Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon.
This young orchestra, under the direction of John Davidson and Kimberly Melia, will have their debut performance, since the group formed in October 2021.
Also performing at this afternoon concert, are young musicians from the Laois School of Music string programme, and young musicians from Ballyadams National School, who take part in a weekly music programme with Music Generation Laois.
Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois are partner organisations based in Laois Music Centre on Church Avenue, part of Laois Offaly Education and Training Board and supported by Laois County Council.
Laois School of Music offer a range of programmes from children age 3 upwards, including adults.
Classes are available in kindermusic (3-6 year olds), pre-instrumental (7-year-olds), piano, guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, violin, electric fiddle, double bass, cello, brass, flute, oboe, saxophone, drum kit, singing, keyboard, Leaving Cert music, music theory, Saturday strings programme, concertina, trad flute, harp, bodhrán, uilleann pipes, The Music Box for children with special needs, rock and pop bands, trad groups and trad orchestra.
You can check out a selection of Alf Harvey’s images below.
Patrick Doogue performing at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Kevin Zheng performing at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Harry Brennan from Ballyadams NS on the saxophone during the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Sarah Ging from the Laois School of Music performing with the orchestra at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Performers with directors John Davidson and Kimberly Melia at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.The Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.The Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.The Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Ellie Knowles from Ballyadams NS performing at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.The Ballyadams NS Clarinet Quintet at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.The Ballyadams NS Flute Quintet at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Keela McCarthy from Ballyadams NS performing at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Ballyadams NS pupils at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Flute players from Ballyadams NS at he Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.Saxaphone players from Ballyadams NS performing at the Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra + Guests Concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Sunday 13 February 2022. Picture: Alf Harvey.
