Kieran Quinn 32 Piano tour comes to Fleischmann Studio this Saturday
Former Sligo inter-county fotballer, Kieran Quinn has set out on a concert tour with a difference.Contemporary pianist Kieran and friends plan to play at key venues in every one of the thirty two counties during their whistle-stop tour. We are honoured that he chose the Fleischmann Studio at Kerry School of Music as his only Kerry venue last Saturday night. And what a gig it was. Kieran was joined by many friends in an epic two hour, no-interval extravaganza that delighted his audience.
Light Opera Society’s Sweeney Todd
After the resounding triumph of LOST YOUTH’s recent Les Miserables run at Siamsa Tire, The Light Opera Society now turns its attention to the hilarious dark comedy Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim. Rehearsals commence on Saturday, October 17th at 3.30pm. Society members should register by this Friday, October 9th by dropping into or calling Kerry School of Music office on 066 7125690.
An audition workshop for registered members wishing to audition for principal roles takes place immediately after the rehearsal on Saturday, October 17th. All members are encouraged to attend. Auditions take place the following Saturday, October 24th.
Access Fund Scholarships
With the generous support of our teachers, families and private, business and corporate friends and the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee Community Initiatives Fund, a limited number of scholarships is made available annually to provide access to the full range of Kerry School of Music classes to persons of any age experiencing economic, intellectual or physical exclusion.
Written, emailed or telephoned or in-person requests for information about these access opportunities can be addressed in confidence to the Director, Kerry School of Music, High St. Tralee, Co. Kerry or emailed to kerrymusicschool@eircom.net or call 0874103220.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships will be offered to students interested in taking up ‘endangered’ instruments such as the Bassoon, Double Bass, ‘Cello, Viola, Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Tuba. Conditions apply.Please contact us on 066 7125690 for details.
Trial lessons
Taking up a musical instrument (including voice training) is a big decision, particularly when it comes to choosing a suitable instrument. To help students decide, the School of Music facilitates trial lessons with teachers on any instrument. Call 066 7125690 for terms and conditions.
