Ceolfhoireann an Phobail – The People’s Orchestra
Éirí na Gréine | 1 Lúnasa 2025 | 5:50am | Cúil Aodha
Ar maidin Lá Lughnasa, 1 Lúnasa 2025 – lá breithe Sheáin Uí Riada – tugaimid cuireadh oscailte don phobal a bheith páirteach i gCeolfhoireann an Phobail, agus Mise Éire á sheinm le teacht na gréine ag 5:50am i gCúil Aodha.
This is no ordinary performance. It is a dawn gathering of musicians from across the country to honour one of Ireland’s greatest musical heroes, Seán Ó Riada, with the work that defined a national awakening: Mise Éire. The People’s Orchestra is made up of volunteer players – amateur and professional alike – coming together in the spirit of community and tradition.
Cé a bhfuil fáilte rompu?
Tá fáilte roimh aon duine a bhfuil uirlis cheolfhoirne agus léamh ceoil acu agus atá in ann páirt a ghlacadh. Whether you are a student, a professional, or someone who hasn’t played in years, if you can play one of the following orchestral instruments, we’d love to hear from you:
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Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp
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Woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon
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Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone
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Percussion: Timpani, Cymbals
We will provide sheet music in PDF or printed format in advance, and parts will be arranged to suit a range of abilities. This is about connection and contribution – not perfection.
Eolas Breise
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If there is demand, an early-morning bus will run from Union Quay, Cork City.
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A hot breakfast will be provided afterwards for all participating musicians.
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Registration is essential to help us plan parts and logistics.
Bí Linn – Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something truly special: a living, breathing homage to our cultural roots and to the enduring vision of Seán Ó Riada. Stand with us as the sun rises and the music of a nation swells once again through the hills of Cúil Aodha.