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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
"What a day today, learning about percussion. We got to look and listen to so many instruments! Learning how they have been used as effects in many movies, we especially loved the Star Wars sounds! Here we are as part of a BoomWhacker Orchestra"
- Lovely feedback from a recent visit to Ms Aivalikli's class in St. Annes National School, Shankill. Huge thanks to Music Generation dlr for making this happen.
Day 3 of 4 days of workshops in Shankill this week. Today involved students from Scoil Mhuire N.S. with 6 workshops for junior to 3rd Class. Tomorrow will involve 4th to 6th Classes.
Thanks to Music Generation dlr - Dr Jennifer O'Connor-Madsen, (Music Development Officer) for supporting Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops.
Thanks to Dr Jennifer O'Connor-Madsen, (Music Development Officer, Music Generation dlr) for setting up 4-days of Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops in Shankill this week. The last two days were in St. Anne's N.S. Shankill and the following two days will be held in Scoil Mhuire N.S.
Second of a 2-day return visit to Scoil Ghráinne, Phibblestown, Clonee.
Day Two involves 6 different classes with Simply Music's iPad Music Workshops. Thanks to Michael Byrne for inviting Simply Music back for the third time.
November 29th 2018 First of a 2-day return visit to Scoil Ghráinne, Phibblestown, Clonee. Day One involved 6 different classes with Simply Music's Percussion & Technology Workshops. Tomorrow it's iPad Music Workshops. — at Scoil Ghrainne Community National School.
November 10th 2018 Thanks to the Principal and all the teachers in Lycée Français d'Irlande, Foxrock for their kind words after two days and 12 workshops! Also delighted that a number of teachers asked for information in order to promote Simply Music's 'Beat It' - Percussion & Technology Workshops to other schools. Must be doing something right! www.simplymusic.ie
Music Generation dlr and Simply Music: Culture Night 2018
Thanks to Dr Jennifer O'Connor-Madsen, (Music Development Officer, Music Generation dlr) for involving Simply Music in Culture Night 2018 in the Lexicon.
Looking forward to delivering these iPad Music Workshops alongside our Percussion & Technology Workshops in the months ahead.