07/06/2024
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CBOI IS NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS:
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST at https://peaceproms.com/join-the-cboi/
CLOSING DATE: 5pm on 28th June 2024
START DATE: Our no-residential Summer workshop is from Mon 29th July to Friday 2nd Aug in Coláiste Chu Chulainn, Dundalk.
For more information, see www.peaceproms.com or email [email protected]
The CBOI provides exceptional performance opportunities for young people, coupled with orchestral training which is second to none. If you are a young musician between the ages of 13 and 24 years who is passionate about music, and wants to work with like-minded young people, now is your chance to become part of one of Ireland’s leading cultural initiatives.
CBOI members get the incredible opportunity to perform in our Peace Proms Arena Tour each Spring. This involves up to 15 concerts with audiences in excess of 60,000 people. Concerts take place in iconic arenas including the SSE Arena, Belfast; the Simmonscourt Arena, RDS, Dublin; Limerick University Sports Arena; and SETU Arena, Waterford Arena.
CBOI members get the opportunity to perform to professional concert-orchestra standard, and work with leading conductors and professional musician who coach members during workshops and perform along-side them during concerts.
REQUIREMENTS:
The CBOI accepts members from every county in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants should be between 13 and 24years. Applications will also be considered from accomplished adults who would value the exceptional opportunities provided by the CBOI. Rehearsals take place on 3 Sundays per month from August to January, in Coláiste Chu Chulainn, Dundalk. Concerts take place at weekends from January to March.
Commitment is a key requirement. CBOI is in recess from mid-March until August to facilitate members taking school & college exams. Minimum standard required, full terms and conditions, provisional rehearsal and performance schedule, are available here and in our Terms and Conditions of Membership.
Applicants will be asked to submit a video audition. For your audition, you should prepare two contrasting pieces (preferably of contrasting tempo) at the appropriate level e.g. If you are auditioning for 1st Violins, you should play two Grade 8 pieces. If you are auditioning for 2nd flute, you should play two Grade 5 piece etc. If you are not offered a place this season, you are welcome to apply again next year.
START DATE: New applicants should be in a position to join from July 29th 2024.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 28th June 2024
QUERIES, EMAIL: [email protected]
