Masterclass to offer 'unique' opportunity to young musicians in Clare

A MASTERCLASS will offer a "unique opportunity" for young musicians to work closely with three of the country’s most acclaimed traditional musicians.

For the first of a national series of masterclass and concert programmes, Music Generation Clare and glór will welcome The Máirtín O’Connor Band to Ennis from Saturday, April 22 to Monday, April 24.

Young musicians and singers with a passion for creativity are invited to participate in this innovative programme. 

A unique opportunity for young musicians and singers, the masterclass will see traditional musicians Máirtín O’Connor, Cathal Hayden and Seamie O’Dowd will take participants on an adventure of musical discovery, which will end with a public performance.  

On April 22 and 23, the young musicians will have the opportunity to collaborate with The Máirtín O’Connor Band at the Music Generation Clare premises in Ennis. They’ll get to arrange tunes and songs, explore accompaniment as well as improvisation and composition.

On April 24, participants will get to share the stage with these artists with a live performance in glór, where they will showcase the arrangements they have worked on during the masterclass. 

Suitable for ages 14 to 18, the masterclass is open to all instrumentation of intermediate to advanced level, and singers with proficiency on an instrument are welcome to apply. 

Subject to application as limited places available. For further applications, visit www.soundwavesmusicspace.com. The deadline for application is Sunday, April 9.