Blog Music
September 7, 2011
In late June, the Stratford College Music Group performed all the work they had done during the year, in Music Maker, on Exchequer Street. Highlights of the night included Robert Downes' (6th Year) performance of Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley and the opening Guns 'n Roses song, Sweet Child of Mine. The music group were accompanied by Shelley Bukspan and her fellow band-member, Dave, Turlough Eccles (3rd Year) on harp, and Alex Lai (6th Year) and Jake Regan (5th Year) on guitar
The audience - made up of friends, parents and teachers - were so impressed by the talent of the choir that it brought tears to some eyes. Ms. Reynolds said afterwards that, "Robert's performance actually made me cry, he might as well have been Jeff Buckley performing Hallelujah. Jake Regan did a very impressive Bob Dylan".
Stratford College Music Group practice commenced on Friday, 2nd September at 1.15pm in the Hall and will continue every Friday this term. (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of photo.)
Olivia Bagnall and Robert Downes (6th Year students)
[Photos: Ms. Reynolds]
Categories: Music.
Tags: 2010-2011, Music Maker, Stratford College Music Group.
April 11, 2011
On Saturday, 26th March, I put up an under 18's gig at Bewleys Café Theatre on Grafton Street. There were four acts playing, including a few from Stratford College. The bands were: What? The Band made of Salt, Mr. Grieves, Frank and Alex Lai on piano.
A lot of organisation and hard work was put in by everyone involved and in the end it turned out to be a very successful night. Special thanks to the bands and Mr. Russell for his brilliant advice and support. The profits were given to charity in aid of the Japanese Earthquake.
Jorden Bukspan (2nd Year)
[Image: www.sxc.hu]
Categories: Business/LCVP, Geography, Music.
April 11, 2011
The Battle of the Bands was a mini company that we put on, on Wednesday, 9th of March. It was a great night and a brilliant experience. All the bands who played were great and everyone had a great night. Our company made a lot of money and we enjoyed the whole experience. The bands who played were: Zero, Love notes and ashes (the winners), Idle Time, Robert Jordan, Mr. Grieves, Subline, Sorno Jets and Hello Tasty.
The Battle of the Bands mini company was: Jake Regan (TY), Hugh O'Rourke (TY), Craig Derham (TY), Aaron Sheridan (TY), Peadar Charles (TY) and John Nolan (TY). (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of photo. ))
Hugh O'Rourke (TY)
[Photos: Ms. Ivers, Ms. O'Kelly]
Categories: Business/LCVP, Music, Transition Year.
Tags: 2010-2011, Battle of the Bands, Hello Tasty, Idle Time, Love notes and ashes, Mr. Grieves, Robert Jordan, Sorno Jets, Subline, Zero.
March 24, 2011
Bhí Seachtain na Gaeilge iontach again le imeachtaí go leor chun an Ghaeilge a cheilliúradh. Ar an 14ú lá de Mhárta bhí ceolchoirm again sa scoil. Sheinn an grúpa ón mbunscoil poirt agus amhráin albanacha agus bhí said an spéisiúl ar fad. I dteannta chan daltaí ón gcéad agus an dara bliain amhráin Gaeilge dúinn. Bhí cúpla port again freisin ó chúigear cailín ón dara bliain ar an bhfeadóg stain agus Turlough Eccles (Blianta 2) ar an gcláirseach. Bhí sé an bhríomhar. Chan Ms Mulligan cúpla amhrán sean nós agus bhí sí go hálainn. Chan Katie McCrea (Blianta 3) ón triú bliain cúpla amhrán I dteannta le Alex Lai (Blianta 5) ar an bpiano agus Peter Cleary (Blianta 5) ar an saxaphone.
Sheinn muintir Lysagth cúpla port freisin agus bhí said ar fheabhas. Sheinn an t-uasal Eccles na píobaí uilinn agus thaitin sé go mór le gach duine. Chun críoch a chur leis an gceolchoirm chan An Cór agus Shelly Bukspan trí amhrán áille. Lá den scoth a bhí ann. Bhí atmaisféar an bheomhar agus corraitheach sa halla. Bhí gach duine breá sásta bheith ina n-Éireannaigh ar an ócáid sin.
Le Ciara Harrison (Blianta 2)
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[Photos: Ms O'Kelly] (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of photo. ))
Categories: Irish, Music.
Tags: 2010-2011, Seachtain na Gaeilge.
March 9, 2011
5th Year music class are studying Irish music to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge.We have learned about the traditional and non-traditional instruments and features of Irish music. We individually chose an Irish topic to research. Some titles include U2 as an Irish band, the harping tradition, the Collectors of Irish music, Irish dances and Irish instruments. Ms.Conlon is accompanying the 1st and 2nd years as they prepare their exciting repetoire. We as a 5th Year group cannot wait for their performance. It will also enhance our learning experience of Irish music.
Sarah O' Neill (5th Year)
[Image: www.sxc.hu]
Categories: Irish, Music.
Tags: 2010-2011, dance, instruments, Irish music, Seachtain na Gaeilge, U2.
