Music – Individual Artists & Organisations

Individual Artists

Nickola Hendy Email: [email protected] Website: www.nickolahendy.com Nickola Hendy is an award winning classical singer/soprano. Singing at weddings, concerts, charity events etc. She teaches singing; one-to-one lessons to all ages. She also teaches a childrens music theatre class, and at summer stage schools.

Shane O' Fearghail Email: [email protected] Website: www.caruso.ie Shane is involved with music in a performing capacity, songwriting in a creative format, art from a storyboarding and filmmaking perspective. He is also involved with young people through art therapy.He provides songwriting workshops in Rua Red Arts Centre as part of the Songwriting Collective. Shane is also an art teacher at Tallaght Probation Project.

Siobhan Daffy Email: [email protected] Website: www.rhythminc.com

Siobhan works with percussion instruments, melodic instruments, voice and movement to create an explorative space for creative music making, invention and self expression.Siobhan works on a freelance basis, and has experience with groups of all ages. She is available for one-off workshops or weekly series culminating in an event. She also works with youth groups, community development groups, adult education, young refugees and community arts.

Thom Moore Email: [email protected] Website: www.thommooremusic.com A properly-informed practice of lyric poetry, associated with accessible melodies, usually translated from a folkloric dance milieu.

Organisations

Summer Stage

Email: [email protected] Website: www.summerstage.ie

Summer Stage performing arts camps involve singing, dance, drama and games for boys and girls aged 4-13. The camps culminate with a small performance on Friday for parents. The focus is on making friends, having fun and building confidence through learning about performance in a safe, friendly and non- pressurised environment. Summer Stage operate camps during the Summer, Halloween and Easter holidays across , Kildare and Meath. The camp in the County Council area is held in Educate Together National School, Dublin 14, each July. (July 4th-8th 2016). For more information please contact Evelyn on 087-1532277

Irish Variety Concert Band 62 Bancroft Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24 The Irish Variety Ensemble was formed in 2003 by members of The Irish Traditional Youth Band and Emerald Isle Dance Team both founded by Pat McNally ARCM. The aim of the ensemble is to promote Irish Music, singing and dancing. Membership is open to all who can attend their rehearsals. For more information please contact Pat McNally at; Phone: 01-4515776 Email: [email protected] Website: www.irishvarietyensemble.ie

Craftzone 2 Russell Grove, Russell Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24 CraftZone offers people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to make music. Participants are guided through the process of writing a song, exploring theme, lyric composition, melody arrangement etc. They will also have the opportunity to record their own song onto CD plus make a music DVD. For more information please contact Kenn Davis at; Email: [email protected] Website: www.craftzone.ie

The Firhouse Singers 66 Monalea Wood, Firhouse, Dublin 24 The Firhouse Singers have been singing together for the past 33 years. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday. If you would like to come along to the rehearsal please contact Ray Ryan at; Phone: 01-4514376 Website: www.firhouseparish.ie

Lucan Concert Band St Mary's B.N.S, Lucan, Co. Dublin The Lucan Concert Band rehearses every Monday from 8- 10pm in St. Mary's B.N.S. They take part in National Band Championships of Ireland every year. For more information please contact Lorcan Daly at Website: www.lucanconcertband.ie

The Blue Heaven Barbershop Chorus 66 Monalea Wood, Firhouse, Dublin 24 Blue Heaven is an amateur barbershop chorus who sing at concerts and festivals throughout Ireland and Europe. They perform at annual events such as the St. Patrick's Day Festivities, Christmas and Summer fairs, as well as private parties and conventions. The group rehearse regularly on Sunday lunchtimes from 11:45 am-1:00 pm. Rehearsal venue located in Firhouse. For more information please contact Ray Ryan at; Phone: 01-4514376 Website: www.blueheaven.ie

Lucan Gospel Singers 11 Old Bridge View, Lucan, Co. Dublin For over a decade LGS have been one of the top Gospel performance groups in the country. The choir sings at corporate functions, weddings, blessings, festivals, community concerts and so on. New members are encouraged on an ongoing basis. For more information please contact Seamus McGrath at; Email: [email protected] Website: www.lgsgospelchoir.com

Tallaght Festival Band St. Killians National School, Sylvan Drive, Kingswood The Tallaght Festival Band meet every Wednesday 7:30-9pm and Sunday's 5-6:30 pm. The band was established in 1982 and is still going strong. For more information please contact Niamh Connolly at Email: [email protected] Website: www.tallaghtfestivalband.webs.com

Tallaght Choral Society Manor Kilbride, Blessington, Co. Wicklow Tallaght Choral Society is a mixed choir with approximately 110 members. They perform at least twice a year in a variety of venues, generally in Dublin. They have also performed in Kilkenny, Limerick, Wexford and Vienna. For more information please contact Sarah Proctor at; Phone: 01-7162331 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tallaghtchoralsociety.net

Des Carty Traditional Music School, Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Classes cater for all ages and abilities, and as individual students progress the courses develop to cater for this change. 8-10 week courses, group classes and private classes. For more information please contact Martin Moran at; Phone: 01-4515860 Email: [email protected] Website: www.descartymusicschool.ie

Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra 120 Drive, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra brings together the finest of Irish and European orchestral musicians. In addition to performing the repertoire of standard classical masterworks, The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra is committed to giving a voice to Ireland's contemporary composers. Under Maestro Gleeson, the orchestra has recorded classical and contemporary repertoire for commercial record companies, including Albany Records (U.S.A.), BMG/Windham Hill Records, and in 2006 is featured on the Contemporary Music Centre of Ireland's "Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume Six" CD. Additionally, The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra has recorded film scores for Motion Pictures and Television. For more information please contact Derek Gleeson at; Phone: 01-6235744 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dublinphilharmonic.com

Sounds Ensemble Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Sounds Ensemble is an adult concert band that offers musical opportunities to enthusiastic adults who wish to learn and play music. There are no auditions, just come along to meet us and see what we are about. We rehearse every Thursday evening in Rua Red ,opposite the Civic Theatre from 7.45pm to 9.15 pm. For more information please contact Terence Clancy at; Phone: 087-6970334 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ruared.ie/sounds Lucan School of Music An Colaiste Phadraig C.B.S, Roselawn, Lucan, Co. Dublin The school has a student focused approach to teaching music. All ages and skill levels are welcome, - from pre-school children to retired adults, from total beginner to advanced levels. For more information please contact Siobhan Dunne at; Phone: 01-6217852 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lucanschoolofmusic.ie

Electra Junior Variety Group K.F.R.C, Treepark Road, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 Electra Junior Variety Group is a stage school for children aged from four years old, teaching dance, drama, and music. For more information please contact Marian Gahan at; Phone: 01-4521199

Knocklyon Concert Band Society St. Colmcilles Community School, Scholarstown Road, , Dublin 16 This is a voluntary community- based music education resource which gives opportunity to young people in greater Knocklyon to play an instrument. It is based in St. Colmcilles Community School and operates Monday-Thursday evening during the school year. For more information please contact Aubrey Styles at; Email: [email protected] Website: www.knocklyonschoolofmusic.ie Rathfarnham Concert Band St. Mary's B.N.S Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Rathfarnham Concert Band currently has 150 members ranging from ages 12-30. For more information please contact Catherine Wolfe at; Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcbs.ie

St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band Tallaght, Dublin 24 The St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band features regularly in the Grade One top six prize list at the major pipe band championships. The band practices in Scoil Iosa, Tymon North every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-10pm. For more information please contact Terry at; Email: [email protected] Website: www.slotpb.com

Tallaght Youth Band St. Mary's National School, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Tallaght Youth Band welcomes all new members from 8 years old upwards. They practice in St. Mary's National School. Price is 30 euro per month and this covers lessons, instruments etc. If interested, go to the school on Monday's at 7pm. For more information please contact Katherine Reade at; Phone: 086-1933816 Website: www.tallaghtyouthband.com