As Autumn rolls in, there are lots of classes and groups to choose from in Inishowen. If you’re looking for opportunities in Music, you can check out The Music Box at The Exchange in Buncrana.
Classes range from early years music for parents/caregivers and babies/toddlers, to Boogie Bugs for 3-6yrs, The Music Box Singers 6-14yrs, and The Guitar Academy for 7yrs +.
In addition the very popular Inishowen Choir of ages returns on Sept 18th with performances planned at Halloween and Christmas – this is an intergenerational choir and open to all singing levels and all ages. Practice is 6.30 – 7.30pm in The Exchange. Fee is a small weekly donation to cover expenses. Come along on the night – no booking required!
Also we are delighted to welcome the return of The Lullaby Project – a project in collaboration with Carnegie Hall, it is built around creating strong bonds between new parents and their babies through bespoke lullabies created together with the families and Bernie. Places for this project will be rolled out shortly.
All classes and groups are led by Bernie Doherty, community musician. Bernie regularly works on creative projects in the community from songwriting to music and art for wellbeing projects. This year she has released songs and poetry in support of Palestine, won the Derry Journal People of the Year Award – ‘The Spirit of Inishowen’, and created school songs with local schools and children.
Many of the children’s classes and groups are limited in space, but we do our best to accommodate so pls reach out. Email – themusicboxireland@gmail.com or FB: facebook.com/themusicboxschool
Bernie Doherty Music 