WHO WE ARE
Music Generation Laois is a performance music education programme for children and young people in County Laois. Music Generation Laois is based in Laois Music Centre and delivers engaging music programmes in schools and centres, across 7 programme strands.
PROGRAMMES
Pop, rock, classical, traditional or world music? We work in schools, after-school settings, childcare settings, youth projects and with community groups. We also have a dedicated building in Portlaoise where you can sign up to classes/ bands/ orchestras/ ensembles. Group classes, subsidised fees and a huge instrument bank makes taking part really accessible!
Singing Programme
Youth-led performance music education programme in youth work, community & School settings & Laois Music Centre – tuition in guitar, keyboard, drum kit, weekly jam sessions, band development.
Singing
Group singing in primary school, secondary school , youth and community settings and in Laois Music Centre.
Music Box
Performance music education programme for children and young people with special needs in school settings and in Laois Music Centre.
Traditional
Whole-class and small group tuition in school settings, tuition in Laois Music Centre, intermediate trad group, trad orchestra, harp ensembles, harp orchestra.
Drumming
African and World Drumming in school settings and in Laois Music Centre.
Early Years
Performance music programme for 5-7 year olds in primary school and childcare settings.
Orchestral
Strings, woodwind, brass and orchestral percussion; schools’ programmes; Quartets and chamber groups in Laois Music Centre, in partnership with Laois School of Music.
MUSIC GENERATION LAOIS
Music Generation Development Officer: Rosa Flannery
057 8681782 | mgl@loetb.ie | https://www.facebook.com/MusicGenerationLaois
Music Generation Laois, Laois Music Centre, Church Ave., Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 Y074
Music Generation Laois is part of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (lead partner) and supported by Laois County Council.