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The Galway Music Residency Searching for Apprentice Ensemble 2014

Galway Music ResidencyThe Galway Music Residency is calling musicians interested in becoming its Apprentice Ensemble 2014 to submit applications for the new season! Now in its 8th year, the apprentice ensemble programme offers a group of musicians dedicated tuition time with the world renowned Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet.

Over the past eight years The Galway Music Residency has hosted all types of ensembles – as part of this apprentice programme – everything from a ‘Cello Duo, Piano Quartet and String Trio to a Saxophone Quartet! Each of these ensembles was provided with practice space and resources to further their instrumental proficiency both as individual players and within ensemble playing. They were mentored, tutored and advised on a monthly basis by the residence ensemble,  ConTempo Quartet and also provided with a performance opportunity as part of The Galway Music Residency programme.

The prestigious position of Apprentice Ensemble will take place from April 2014 to March 2015. The position is offered to established ensembles (Irish and International) wanting to further enrich their experience of ensemble playing and may also suit established musicians or teachers coming together as an ensemble for the first time.

Closing date for the Apprentice Ensemble Scheme is 11th April 2014 with auditions happening in Galway the following week. The Application form is available on the website at www.thegalwaymusicresidency.ie or by email.  For further information call + 353 91 586706 or send an email to info@nullthegalwaymusicresidency.ie

The Galway Music Residency delivers a year round performance, education and community based programme of events which includes visits by resident artists to local schools and universities. The Galway Music Residency is supported by The Arts Council, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway University Foundation, Bank of Ireland, Galway City and County Councils and Friends of The Galway Music Residency.

Galway Music Residency Searching for its Apprentice Ensemble 2013

galway_music_residency128The Galway Music Residency is calling musicians interested in becoming its Apprentice Ensemble 2013 to submit applications for the coming season. Now in its 7th year, the apprentice ensemble programme offers a group of musicians dedicated tuition time with the world famous Galway Ensemble in Residence – ConTempo Quartet and much more besides.

Over the past seven years ConTempo have mentored all types of ensembles – everything from a ‘Cello Duo, Piano Quartet and String Trio to a Saxophone Quartet. Each of these ensembles was provided with practice space and resources to further their instrumental proficiency both as individual players and within ensemble playing. They were mentored, tutored and advised on a monthly basis by ConTempo Quartet and also provided with a number of performance opportunities as part of The Galway Music Residency programme.

The prestigious position of Apprentice Ensemble will take place over 12 months running April to April. The position is offered to established ensembles (Irish and international) wanting to further enrich their experience of ensemble playing and may also suit established musicians or teachers coming together as an ensemble for the first time. One thing is certain – all will benefit from ConTempo’s extensive performance, competition and teaching experience.

Closing date for the Apprentice Ensemble Scheme is 12th April 2013 with auditions happening in Galway the following week.  The Application form is available on the website at www.thegalwaymusicresidency.ie or by post.

 

The Galway Music Residency 10th Birthday Festival

Ariel Hernandez and Dermot Dunne10th Birthday Festival in association with Music for Galway

The Galway Music Residency will kick off its first ever festival on February 27th in NUIG with three full days of lunchtime events, workshops and evening concerts. The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo String Quartet will be joined by Irish Pianist Isabelle O’ Connell, the RTE Vanbrugh Quartet, Argentinian Guitarist Ariel Hernandez & Irish Accordionist Dermot Dunne.

Lunchtime events will include a solo performance by Galwegian Cellist and vocalist Naomi Berrill, a reading from local poet Kevin O’ Shea and an open discussion about “the Making of Music” between Composer in Residence Karen Power and celebrated composer and founder of The Galway Music Residency Jane O’ Leary.

February 27th – March 1st 2013 | AULA Maxima , NUIG, Galway

Lunchtime events 1.10pm | Evening Concerts 8pm

Lunchtime events : FREE | Evening concerts – Admission €20 / €16 /€6 and children under 16 FREE

For tickets call  091705962, or log on to www.tht.ie. Also available at OPUS 2 High Street, Galway.

http://www.thegalwaymusicresidency.ie/

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