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Laois School of Music Junior Youth Orchestra in action. Photo: Alf Harvey
Budding musical talent in Laois are being invited to take the plunge at the upcoming Laois Music Centre annual open evening.
Tutors from both Music Generation Laois and Laois School of Music will be on hand to guide people of all ages on the huge variety of music lessons on offer, along with lots of musical instruments on-site for everyone to try out.
Laois School of Music offer lessons in voice/singing, piano, keyboard, violin, cello, saxophone, flute, clarinet, kindermusic (ages 4-7), guitar, drums and recorder. There are also ensemble opportunities, including the Laois School of Music Junior Orchestra and Leaving Cert Music classes for students who wish to take Leaving Cert music outside of their own school.
Adult students are also very welcome on all instruments, Laois School of Music currently have many adult students attending classes.
Music Generation Laois provide group lessons in brass, bodhrán, handpan, harp, uilleann pipes, tin whistle, concertina, traditional flute, keyboard, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, drum kit, double bass and The Music Box – a performance music programme for children and young people with special needs.
Performance opportunities are available in a variety of groups including junior and senior Harp Ensembles, Trad Orchestra, Junior and Intermediate Trad Groups and the Friday School of Rock and Pop.
Music Generation Laois have a large instrument bank, and instruments are available for hire, to both Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois students.
"Laois Music Centre is a wonderful space right in the heart of Portlaoise’s Cultural Quarter, a welcoming hub of activity to play music, make new friends, go to concerts, attend Summer programmes and so much more," say the organisers.
The open evening takes place on Tuesday, August 29 from 6- 8pm in theat Church Avenue, Portlaoise, Eircode R32Y074.
Visit www.musicgenerationlaois.ie or contact Laois School of Music/ Music Generation Laois Music Centre on Church Street. For further information on 057 8681782 or mgl@loetb.ie
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