A song for Europe...

"Write the words, compose the music and record a song about a European country of your group's choice. Your group must have at least one guitar player and one other instrument."


This project is still underway so audio will be a wee while in coming along but the groups are well on the way to Eurovision glory (!) with songs about Italy, Russia, Switzerland and France.


With a number of talented musicians in the class (guitar, bass, fiddle, clarsach, accordion and tin whistle all feature in the repertoire of the collective) it was important to spread the skills amongst the groups. There are quite a few choir members in the class too and their vocal talents have featured heavily. The groups have been multi-stage composites, like the class itself, and have approached thier work in different ways as they try to master the art of songwriting.


With many of the children being involved with the local Feis music initiative, this is a good chance for them to show their peers what they can do.