Irish Institute of Music Song podcast

In episode 9, Dónal speaks to Sebastian Adams about surviving as a young composer in Ireland.

Sebastian Adams is an experimental composer, viola player and Director of critically-acclaimed Kirkos Ensemble. He is Coordinator of the Association of Irish Composers and is the former Chair of the Irish Composers Collective.

During the conversation, Sebastian talks about his own creative process, how to wear as many hats as possible, and confronting the daily question: what exactly does an Irish composer do?

Sebastian also discusses the experience of fronting a band as an ambitious teenager amid aspirations to write the next Bohemian Rhapsody, and the importance of making mistakes at a young age.

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In episode 8, Dónal speaks to Toner Quinn about the story of music in Ireland over the past two decades.

Toner founded the Journal of Music in 2000. Since then, the Journal of Music has been setting the tone for public discussion about music in Ireland. In this episode, Toner speaks about the challenges for musicians coming down the line, the joys of learning fiddle from great teachers, and the profound impact of inheriting a lifetime supply of vinyl from his aunt. Toner is a music writer, a fiddle player, and a lecturer in publishing at NUI Galway.

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In episode 7 of the IIMS podcast, Dónal speaks to Megan Dalen. Megan majored in Music at California State University and specialised in Education. They speak about Megan's belief in the importance of discipline in music education, what makes a bad conductor, and Megan compares the camaraderie of a successful music ensemble with the ethic of the best sports teams.

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In episode 6, Dónal and Michael talk about how their nature of their work has changed in recent weeks. They compare various European governments' support for artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and they discuss the phenomenon of online learning - including research by American Professor Lynn Helding - and its impact on students and music teachers alike.

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In Episode 5 of the Irish Institute of Music and Song podcast, Dónal chats to Philippe Ostiguy, Artistic Director of Canadian choral programme, Les Petits Chanteurs de Laval. During a fascinating conversation, they speak about the specific challenges of leading a boys choir, the actual age of a "youth choir", and the importance of having fun in music education!

On St Patrick's Day 2020, the Directors of Irish Institute of Music and Song, Dónal Kearney and Michael T. Dawson sit down to tell the story of the cancellation of the inaugural Fingal International Festival of Voices due to public health concerns surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19. They also speak about the inevitable cultural impact on musicians and teachers across the world in years to come.

Dónal sits down with Rebecca Gilbert of the Irish Institute of Music & Song.

Rebecca Gilbert is Director of Operations for Fingal International Festival of Voices (FIFOV). She has played a vital role in setting up the festival in its inaugural year, and talks about the various phases of the process. She also discusses her passion for barbershop singing and her previous careers in medicine and insurance.

To find out more about FIFOV, visit www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com

In Episode 2 of the Irish Institute of Music & Song podcast, Dónal Kearney chats to two very important people who run Fingal Academy of Music.

Sarah May Rogers speaks to Dónal about the award-winning Cadence Music - based in Balbriggan - which delivers music tuition, workshops and does functions, weddings and studio production. However, music wasn't her first career...

Lea Försterling is Academy Manager and chats to Dónal about what it's like running a music school, hosting concerts, and falling in love with Ireland.

Fingal Academy of Music delivers music tuition to over 1,200 students every week in a variety of instruments.

In the very first episode of the Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS) podcast, Dónal Kearney speaks to Michael T. Dawson, Artistic Director of the Fingal International Festival of Voices to discuss the origins of the festival. Chatting just four weeks before the inaugural festival opening, Dónal and Michael took time out of their hectic preparations to discuss the concept behind the festival and how it became a reality.

Fingal International Festival of Voices takes place 12-15 March 2020 in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Full details on the festival here: www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com

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