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02-May-2014
by Rob Howard
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 Students from East Antrim Accordion School had a very successful time at the 43rd All Ireland Festival held in the Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co Meath, last weekend. Six students from the School took part and between them they were awarded a total of 2 Firsts, 2 Thirds and 3 Gold medals.First prizes were awarded to Louise Boomer from Newtownabbey in the Adult Solo and Jonathan Wilson (Larne) and Emma Dunlop (Carrickfergus) in the Higher Junior Duet whilst Jonathan and Emma were both awarded third prize in their respective Quatro & Terzo Solo Recital Classes. The Gold medals were awarded to Larne lassies Hannah Blackburn in the Terzo Recital, Lauren Blackburn in the Junior Solo and Shannon Brown in the Preparatory Solo. The East Antrim students were the only competitors from Northern Ireland to take part in the musical extravaganza which ran over two days and attracted the cream of Irish accordionists with over 200 competitors. The adjudicator was Graham Laurie ABCA (TD), LBCA (picture left) from Glasgow. Principle of East Antrim Accordion School Clyde Johnston stated he was delighted with how his students had performed. The standard at the Championships was very high and to win such prestigious acclaim was an excellent achievement. They performed to a very high standard and were great ambassadors for the East Antrim Area. Open to all ages from 5 years upwards East Antrim Accordion School is organised along similar lines to piano schools with pupils being taught to read music and play both the treble and bass keyboards of this very popular instrument. They can also be prepared for examinations, as set by the British College of Accordionists, compete in various music festivals or simply play for fun. In addition the school runs music theory classes in the summer which is open to all music students, not just accordionists. Anyone interested in learning to play the accordion or learn music theory should contact Clyde Johnston. For those who do not have an accordion the School has a number of instruments that can be borrowed. For further information email: clyde.johnston@hotmail.co.uk |