Open Forum on Music, 1st March
Conservatoires Ireland:
Towards a National Music Policy
March 1st
Open Forums in Sligo, Cork & Dublin
Music has always been a vital element of the cultural fabric of Ireland. Its promotion, support, and, especially, the access to music education for all, needs to be driven by an inclusive, diverse and practical National Music Policy.
On Sunday 01 March 2015 from 2 – 4pm, simultaneous “Open Forum” meetings will take place in locations in Cork, Dublin and Sligo. An open invitation is issued to those members of the music public wishing to contribute to the discussion. Musicians (professional and non-‐professional) in any genre or tradition; members of orchestras, choirs, bands, or community groups; music educators, administrators, promoters, audience members and supporters alike are invited to come along and have their voice heard. Ideas generated at these meetings will be collated for presentation to Government.
Conservatoires Ireland represents the three Irish music conservatoires (CIT Cork School of Music, Cork; DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, Dublin; and the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin) that provide professional musical training and certification at all levels. In March 2015, Conservatoires Ireland will facilitate a national conversation that will be the first step towards the development of a blueprint for such a National Music Policy.
Date:
Sunday 01 March 2015
Time:
2pm‐4pm
Venues:
- CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork
Moderator TBA - National Concert Hall, Dublin Moderator
David Brophy of the High Hopes Choir - Sligo Southern Hotel, Strandhill, Sligo Moderator
Ellen Cranitch of RTE Lyricfm “Grace Notes”
Further information available at www.conservatoiresireland.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Conservatoires Ireland (info@conservatoiresireland.com)
Cork Forum
Dr. Joan Scannell
Head of Strings
CIT Cork School of Music
Union Quay
Cork.
+353 (0) 21 432 6883
Dublin Forum
Dr. Mairead Hurley
Head of Voice, Opera, Drama
DIT Conservatory of Music & Drama
Rathmines,
Dublin 6.
Sligo Forum
Dr. Orla McDonagh
Head of Musicianship
Royal Irish Academy of Music
36 Westland Row
Dublin 2.
+353(0)87 260 8718
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