The children and young people of Music Generation continued to collaborate, create, compose, perform and showcase their outstanding musicianship and dedication. In this glimpse into 2022, we've highlighted just some of the memorable collaborations which took place.
Summoning a Harp Revival. One-hundred-and-eighty (180) Young Ambassadors shared their take on traditional Irish music to an international audience at St. Patrick’s Festival 2022. The young musicians came together from Music Generation LMEP Areas including Laois, Louth, Mayo, and Cork City to create and produce a programme which celebrated Ireland’s national emblem — the harp. Click here to read more about their experience at St. Patrick's Festival.
Horse Ape Bird. Music Generation Kildare and Music Generation Meath commissioned and produced a ‘first-of-its kind’ youth opera called ‘Horse Ape Bird’, in partnership with Irish National Opera. The young musicians worked alongside internationally recognised singers, orchestral players, conductors, and a full technical and staging crew. This allowed the young musicians to experience an exceptionally high artistic standard and professional production, from rehearsal right through to performance. The youth chorus had the opportunity to work directly with the ‘Horse, Ape, Bird’ composer David Coonan and writer Dylan Coburn Gray. Read more about the project by clicking here.
Listen Connect Adapt Music Generation Limerick City hosted a one day improvisation workshop with over 100 young musicians from Music Generation programmes in Limerick City, Limerick County, Cork City, Clare, Laois, and Waterford. The event took place at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick and was supported by Musician Educators from each area. The aim of the workshop was collaboration based on three simple themes - Listen, Connect, Adapt. The participants came from backgrounds in a range of styles including traditional Irish, jazz, classical, folk, rock, pop, and hip-hop. Each participant was encouraged to collaborate to create free, experimental, and meaningful music. Click here to find out more about this project.