"Necessity is the mother of invention"!

Almost there re Simply Music's NEW WEBSITE and 'ONLINE' Percussion & Technology Workshops:

As a direct result of this pandemic Simply Music has spent the last few months working on an online model that will soon allow access to its bespoke software through a downloadable subscription model.

By subscribing to online content the teacher can choose from numerous video demonstrations and play along performance videos too. These will be supported by downloadable written/pictorial instructions on how to hold and play each of the instruments correctly.

All of this can then be achieved by using standard sets of percussion instruments and a number of Boomwhackers.

This will be a new way to gain access to music technology in education workshops for the foreseeable future until such a time as the Covid restrictions are lifted enough to allow the return of Simply Music’s Percussion & Technology Workshops in person.

Paul Maher,

M.Sc in Education & Training Management (E-Learning)

Director

Simply Music

Working on ways for teachers to get access online to Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops. The plan is to have downloadable content for use in the classroom in order to experience 'live' music performance during these socially distanced Covid times! All the teacher will need are some boomwhackers and/or standard percussion instruments normally available in the school. The plan is to offer 'As Gaeilge' versions wherever possible too.

The Choral Scholars - New Recording

Choral Scholars Release New Album Perpetual Twilight

Delighted to have been part of this recording with The Choral Scholars, particularly Desmond Earley's stunning composition "Body of The Moon".

Lycée Français d'Irlande, Foxrock - Day 03

Thanks to all the staff and pupils in Lycée Français d'Irlande, Foxrock for inviting Simply Music back again to deliver another set of 'Beat It' - Percussion & Technology Workshops.

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Interschools Music Festival - Wesley College

Delighted to be an adjudicator at The Interschools Music Festival in Wesley College today. I spent many courses and happy times here as a percussionist in the Irish Youth Orchestra, many many years ago!

Lycée Français d'Irlande, Foxrock - Day 02

2nd of a 4 day return visit to Lycée Français d'Irlande, Foxrock with Simply Music's 'Beat It' - Percussion & Technology Workshops.

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Lycée Français d'Irlande, Foxrock - Return visit

Simply Music visited Lycée Français d'Irlande, Foxrock last November with Simply Music's 'Beat It' - Percussion & Technology Workshops and is delighted to return for 4 additional days this week and next.

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St. Attracta's Senior National School, Ballinteer - iPad music Workshops

Thanks again to St. Attracta's Senior National School, Ballinteer for inviting Simply Music back to deliver 3 days of Percussion & Technology Workshops and Simply Music's iPad Music Workshops.

Looking forward to returning again next year.

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St. Attracta's Senior National School - Day 02

Second day of Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops in St. Attracta's Senior National School, Ballinteer.

The third day will involve 50-60 sixth class students exploring Simply Music's iPad Music Workshops.

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St. Attracta's Senior National School - 3 Days of Workshops

Delighted to be invited back, year after year, to St. Attracta's Senior National School, Ballinteer. 2 days of Simply Music's Percussion and Technology Workshops and a third day of iPad Music Workshops.

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Prensky's "Digital Natives/Digital Immigrants" & Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops

The distinguished educator Mark Prensky used the term "digital native" to describe a person that grows up in the digital age, rather than acquiring familiarity with digital systems as an adult, as a "digital immigrant".

Watch how Simply Music helps to deliver music in education workshops using a similar approach with Percussion & Technology:https://www.facebook.com/SimplyMusicIRL/videos/2892330680346/

Music Generation dlr & St. Colmchille's Junior and Senior National School

Feb 4th 2018

Simply Music recently spent 3 days visiting St. Colmchille's Junior and Senior National School, delivering Percussion & Technology Workshops.

Thanks to Music Generation dlr - Dr Jennifer O'Connor-Madsen, (Music Development Officer) for supporting Simply Music.

St.Patrick's BNS, Hollypark, Foxrock - Day 02

Jan 18th 2019

2nd day of Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops in St.Patrick's Boys National School, Hollypark, Foxrock.

St.Patrick's BNS, Hollypark, Foxrock & Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops

Jan 17th 2019

First of two days with Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops in St.Patrick's Boys National School, Hollypark, Foxrock. Early morning set up ready for three 5th classes.