The Clare Champion Clare news, sport, entertainment and local notes
Auditions are now open to apply to be part of the Irish Concertina Orchestra for the 2024 to 2025 season. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for concertina players aged between 10 years of age and 18 years of age to compose, arrange and perform with high profile artists such as NOTIFY, Cormac McCarthy and the MGCE Concert Orchestra. May of 2024 provided an exceptional showcase of Irish music talent and in particular, that of the concertina which is so central to the Irish traditional music landscape in Clare. The Irish Concertina Orchestra took to the stage where 42 members aged between 10 and 18 years old performed with high profile artist NOTIFY and Cormac McCarthy and the MGCE Concert Orchestra. Glór theatre was full with an excited audience that reacted to each piece of music with great enthusiasm and excitement. The Irish Concertina Orchestra spent the previous few months working on a mentorship programme with NOTIFY. Notify …
Read More »