Stories
Making music education happen for the boys of Scoil Íosagáin, Farranree, Cork City
In March 2020, reporter Brenda Donohue from RTÉ's Today Show with Maura and Daithí paid a visit to Scoil Íosagáin, Farranree, Cork City, to find out what a musical school really looks like.
Nuacht TG4 visits Dundalk to learn how Music Generation Louth is bringing harp tuition to schools
Early in 2020 TG4’s Nuacht paid a visit to the Music Generation Louth harp programme at Gaelscoil Dundalk, which is supported locally through the PEACE IV Project Creative Interventions.
Charting the journey of strings in Louth
In 2012 Music Generation Louth formed a pilot strings programme to create an opportunity for younger strings musicians in the county to play as part of a group. Through a series of interviews with participants and tutors we chart how the programme has evolved to become one of Louth’s flagship ensembles.
Domhnaill’s story: from trad to synth in South Dublin
South Dublin-based young musician, songwriter and audio engineer Domhnaill Corrigan talks us through his musical journey so far, and how Music Generation has opened up new doors to partnerships, creativity and collaboration
My Music Generation Story: Ciarán Somers
Ciarán Somers is a Music Education Partnership member of Music Generation Carlow, who has been involved in the development of the programme since its origins in 2010 and has witnessed the transformative effect of music education in his community.
My Music Generation Story: Karl Burthom
The first of the Music Generation tutors to be featured in the series is Karl Burthom, who shares with us his work with the young musicians of Music Generation Sligo and what music means to him as a tutor, performer and composer.
My Music Generation Story: Ruairí Callaghan
Next up to tell his Music Generation Story is young musician Ruairí from Sligo. Here Ruairí tells us about his love of the keyboard and why learning music with your family is fun!
My Music Generation Story: Ben Lynott
Young musician Ben Lynott from Mayo opens up about his passion for music production and sound engineering, including his musical plans for the future.
My Music Generation Story: Pierce Joyce
In a new blog entry, composer and musician Pierce Joyce from Carlow tells us about his Music Generation journey, and his next exciting steps exploring composition overseas!
My Music Generation Story: Emma Hynes
Ahead of the Singfest 2017 'Big Sing' and 'Gala Concert' weekend, guest blogger and Singfester Emma Hynes from Offaly tells us a little bit about her Music Generation experience!