CBOI seek piano players to learn new instruments

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland has launched an initiative aimed at encouraging young piano players to take up an orchestral instrument and join the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland. Pianists can already read the bass clef and usually have a strong foundation in reading rhythms, so it is reasonable to assume that learning cello, double bass or trombone will not be difficult for them.

Each year the CBOI receives numerous enquiries from young people who play piano and would love to be in the Orchestra but can’t as they don’t play an orchestral instrument. This initiative is geared towards giving these young people aged 13 - 24yrs, the opportunity to join the Cross Border Orchestra and learn a new instrument.

The initiative will commence in August pending adequate take-up. The CBOI will provide an instrument on loan, and will also provide a group lesson prior to each rehearsal on Sundays. In turn, programme participants will become a full member of the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and participate in our full schedule of rehearsals and performances.

While the instrument and lesson for this initiative will be provided free of change, all members cover their own travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for the Arena Tour.

Anyone interested in this initiative should email: info@ cboi.ie or phone 042 937 0494 Dystopian Disco - See No 1

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