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19/02/2010
Altan Music To 'Reside' In Schools
It has emerged today that a Co Donegal's Public Arts Office is to run a unique six-month programme to promote traditional music among young people in West Donegal.
Leading traditional musicians, Altan, who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2010, have been appointed 'musicians in residence' at second level schools in the Glenties Electoral Area from now until July.
Altan will perform and talk to students at the secondary schools in Falcarragh, Gaoth Dohhair, Dungloe, Glenties, Ballinamore, Arainn Mhor and Tory.
A series of master classes will then be held with selected students from each school, who will then join the band on stage during a special concert at the Earigail Arts Festival over the summer.
Donegal's Public Arts Officer Terre Duffy said it is an exciting new departure.
(BMcC/GK)
Leading traditional musicians, Altan, who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2010, have been appointed 'musicians in residence' at second level schools in the Glenties Electoral Area from now until July.
Altan will perform and talk to students at the secondary schools in Falcarragh, Gaoth Dohhair, Dungloe, Glenties, Ballinamore, Arainn Mhor and Tory.
A series of master classes will then be held with selected students from each school, who will then join the band on stage during a special concert at the Earigail Arts Festival over the summer.
Donegal's Public Arts Officer Terre Duffy said it is an exciting new departure.
(BMcC/GK)
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