Scoil Chríost Rí, Ennis to Represent Ireland
Thirteen pupils from Scoil Chríost Rí National School, Cloughleigh, Ennis, Co Clare will represent Ireland in the International Pan Celtic Song contest in Derry on April 26th following their outstanding success at the National Final recently in Carlow. Song entitled "SEÁN BÁN ABU".
Eleven year old Roy Jones-Mbou is the lead singer and banjo player for the song “Seán Bán Abú”. He is joined by fellow rang a sé students Abdul Saidi (drums), Emmanuel Ikieby (banjo), Zarena Boladale & Emma Ikieby (concertinas), Glodia Luyinduladio, Axelle Hakizimana, Lauren Chiosóig, Leah Fawl, Deborah Babajide, Chelsea Mba Ileozor and Rebecca Sobamiwa (fiddles). Derick Sholarin from rang a cúig makes up the troupe on lead electric guitar.
The song, go léir as gaeilge, was written by rang a sé teacher, Jó Maig Fhearaghaigh, with music composed by resource teacher Caren Ní Mhocháin, tells of the exploits of a young tearaway “Seán Bán” and his penchant for trouble. Oide rang a trí, Pól Ó Críocháin has added a catchy chorus to the number which has received rave reviews. Chairman of the judging panel, Aonghus Mac Nally was loud in his praise for the group saying “… this was not a token gesture for these young children rather a total applaud for their energy, enthusiasm and deep rooted musical ability representing a new Ireland playing traditional Irish music with an innovative reggae, ska - rock twist…” . The song triumphed over such talents as John Spillane, The Begleys, Áine Durcan, Na Taosaigh and many more in the National Final.
Music plays a major part in the school in Cloughleigh in Ennis. The school community fosters a self belief of the profound effect that music can have in a child’s life and their overall holistic development. The school firmly believes that playing music increases a child’s concentration skills, self confidence and gives them self-discipline, rewarding them with a powerful “feel good factor” when playing music in a group.
There are 187 children playing Irish traditional music from rang a haon to rang a sé. There is a junior band from 1st and 2nd of 67 pupils and a senior band from 3rd to 6th of 120 pupils. There is also a rock band “Rockleigh”. Every child begins on the tin whistle and chooses their own traditional Irish instrument in 2nd and 3rd class. Visit our website www.ceolcriostri.weebly.com to see these children in action.
A winner’s cheque of E1000.00 will certainly help the fundraising efforts of the school as they now go forward to represent Ireland in the Guildhall Theatre in Derry. Is féidir an comhlíonadh a fheiceáil ar www.criostri.weebly.com . Go n-éirí go geal leo i nDoire.
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Scoil Chríost Rí WIN PAN CELTIC
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Guildhall Theatre Derry April 24th 2014
with students from 4th, 5th and 6th Class with their winning entry
"SEÁN BÁN ABÚ".
Here is a Video of their Final Dress rehearsal on Friday at school.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dm2tfn8qdhv5ucg/20140307_142957.mp4
Thirteen pupils from Scoil Chríost Rí National School, Cloughleigh, Ennis, Co Clare will represent Ireland in the International Pan Celtic Song contest in Derry on April 26th following their outstanding success at the National Final recently in Carlow. Song entitled "SEÁN BÁN ABU".
Eleven year old Roy Jones-Mbou is the lead singer and banjo player for the song “Seán Bán Abú”. He is joined by fellow rang a sé students Abdul Saidi (drums), Emmanuel Ikieby (banjo), Zarena Boladale & Emma Ikieby (concertinas), Glodia Luyinduladio, Axelle Hakizimana, Lauren Chiosóig, Leah Fawl, Deborah Babajide, Chelsea Mba Ileozor and Rebecca Sobamiwa (fiddles). Derick Sholarin from rang a cúig makes up the troupe on lead electric guitar.
The song, go léir as gaeilge, was written by rang a sé teacher, Jó Maig Fhearaghaigh, with music composed by resource teacher Caren Ní Mhocháin, tells of the exploits of a young tearaway “Seán Bán” and his penchant for trouble. Oide rang a trí, Pól Ó Críocháin has added a catchy chorus to the number which has received rave reviews. Chairman of the judging panel, Aonghus Mac Nally was loud in his praise for the group saying “… this was not a token gesture for these young children rather a total applaud for their energy, enthusiasm and deep rooted musical ability representing a new Ireland playing traditional Irish music with an innovative reggae, ska - rock twist…” . The song triumphed over such talents as John Spillane, The Begleys, Áine Durcan, Na Taosaigh and many more in the National Final.
Music plays a major part in the school in Cloughleigh in Ennis. The school community fosters a self belief of the profound effect that music can have in a child’s life and their overall holistic development. The school firmly believes that playing music increases a child’s concentration skills, self confidence and gives them self-discipline, rewarding them with a powerful “feel good factor” when playing music in a group.
There are 187 children playing Irish traditional music from rang a haon to rang a sé. There is a junior band from 1st and 2nd of 67 pupils and a senior band from 3rd to 6th of 120 pupils. There is also a rock band “Rockleigh”. Every child begins on the tin whistle and chooses their own traditional Irish instrument in 2nd and 3rd class. Visit our website www.ceolcriostri.weebly.com to see these children in action.
A winner’s cheque of E1000.00 will certainly help the fundraising efforts of the school as they now go forward to represent Ireland in the Guildhall Theatre in Derry. Is féidir an comhlíonadh a fheiceáil ar www.criostri.weebly.com . Go n-éirí go geal leo i nDoire.
LATEST MUSIC NEWS
Scoil Chríost Rí WIN PAN CELTIC
National Song Contest in Carlow
SCR to represent Ireland in the
Guildhall Theatre Derry April 24th 2014
with students from 4th, 5th and 6th Class with their winning entry
"SEÁN BÁN ABÚ".
Here is a Video of their Final Dress rehearsal on Friday at school.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dm2tfn8qdhv5ucg/20140307_142957.mp4
Here is a rehearsal Video of the Children getting ready for Carlow......