MESSIN’ WITH THE MUSIC – CREATIVE MUSIC MAKING
Oct 2013 in St. Joseph’s Post Primary School, Charlestown
MESSIN WITH THE MUSIC comprised series of creative music making workshops aimed at young people. Participants spent time getting to know each other with a chance to ‘jam’ together whilst developing theoretical skills involved with musical creativity. Participants were split into ensembles with the facilitators as mentors building upon all objectives throughout the week. This culminated in each band having an original piece of music prepared that they performed live to an audience for the grand finale of the programme.
Throughout the week participants learned the fundamentals of composition, songwriting, music theory, performance, rhythm, improvisation and musicianship in a fun and relaxed environment.
Information on the Facilitators:
Tommy Mc Aleer is a very experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been a performing musician for over twenty years both in England and Ireland. He has written and recorded his own material along the way and released an E.P “My One Desire” in the year 2000. He has played in numerous ensembles, groups, and collectives including “ MACALEER” and “THE MEAN MISTREATERS” and currently teaches and contributes to community projects.
Dennis McLaughlin is a music graduate of the University of Ulster and currently teaches guitar and music theory at McCloskey's Piano School. He is the Youth and Community Officer at Link Academy CIC which provides rehearsal spaces, recording studios and facilities for young bands, tutor and community groups.
Caolan McLaughlin is a multi-instrumentalist and keyboardist with the Bronagh Gallagher Band and has toured extensively throughout Europe for the past 10 years. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Music with experience in composition for film, studio technique, arrangement, song-writing, co-writing, session work, performance and educating.
Watch a video featuring images of the participants below!
