Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and Peace Proms 2020

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and Peace Proms 2020 will once again be sponsored by IMRO. Every year IMRO sponsors a wide range of music education programmes and showcase performances as part of their commitment to fostering and developing music creation and education in Ireland. CBOI is delighted to have the support of IMRO for their concert series in the New Year.

The Cross Border Orchestra (CBOI) was established in 1995 as a peace initiative and is composed of over 100 exceptionally talented young musicians from all over Ireland and Northern Ireland. In addition, the CBOI runs a choral education programme called ‘Peace Proms’ in which over 30,000 Primary School children from all over the country participate annually. Children from every social, economic, cultural, religious and political background on our Island are involved – from isolated rural communities across to inner city areas in Dublin, Belfast and Limerick etc. Peace Proms aims to enrich their lives through exceptional musical experiences and by giving them the opportunity to participate in large-scale performances with a full symphony orchestra. Peace Proms also makes the Arts more accessible to schools, families and communities throughout Ireland.

Originally funded through EU Peace Funds, the CBOI is now a registered charity and self-supporting.  They depend on the generosity of IMRO, and that of all their volunteers, supporters and sponsors to enable them to bring the joy on music and peace to children, families, schools and communities throughout Ireland and internationally.