Five exquisite instruments will be loaned to emerging people by Ireland’s fresh Songs Network National Musical Instrument Collection.

 

16 years back, Ireland’s Music Capital Scheme was founded, and it has since assisted both amateur players and non-professional performing teams in purchasing new devices.

However, the plan has just had a major boost: Catherine Martin, the country’s Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, announced that the British government will spend the sum of €1, 090, 700 to help the scheme’s expansion.

The cash has led to the development of a new Songs Network National Musical Instrument Collection that will concentrate on providing cutting-edge string instruments to aspiring professionals. Excellent players can qualify for the three-year product of an device, as well as a €5, 000 grant towards the purchase of a fresh bow — which they can keep forever.

The five payment options are as follows:

  • Violin: Gand &amp, Bernardel Frères ( 1880 )
  • Violin: Stephan von Baehr ( 2007 )
  • Violin: Alexandre Valois ( 2024 )
  • Viola: Charles John Wilkinson ( 1930 )
  • The O’Neill Cello &amp, Bow: Conor Russell cello ( 2015 ), Robert Pierce bow ( 2016 )

British citizens and residents over the age of 18 who are in their final year of study or their first three years of academic study may apply for the program. Applicants should send a CV, three audio, and two letters of recommendation, more details are available below. The date is October 30, 2024.

” Since it was established in 2008, the Music Capital Scheme has made 544 honors to individual players and companies, providing access to equipment for over 51, 000 individuals across the country”, said Catherine Martin. ” Participants range from early years to mature people, including players with physical and intellectual impairments.”

This new initiative is intended to address the unique difficulties that young traditional string players are facing in the first stages of a specialized performance career. I want to congratulate Music Network for the excellent work they do, which has a major influence on Ireland’s access to and quality of music-making and lived music performances.