Western Region 'New Start' evenings

The Western Region Music Service (Omagh, Derry/Londonderry and Enniskillen) are hosting their annual introductory sessions for all newly registered primary school pupils.

First steps

These first steps are an exciting time for everyone involved – pupil, parent and teacher, but there may be many questions you would like to ask in relation to this provision.

In order to help parents and pupils begin this musical journey with confidence a series of “New Start” evenings will be held in 3 centres:

  • Omagh/Strabane

Monday 9 September 2024, 6.00 pm, Omagh Academy Grammar School, 21-23 Dublin Road, Omagh. Co Tyrone BT78 1HF.

  • Derry/Limavady

Wednesday 11 September 2024, 6.00 pm, Foyle College, 67 Limavady Road, Londonderry, Co Londonderry, BT47 6LR.

  • Enniskillen

Thursday 12 September 2024, 6.00 pm, Mount Lourdes Grammar School, 4 Belmore Street, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT74 6AB.

(Main Assembly Hall via Belmore Street).

Informal and informative

The format for each evening will be simple and informal. It will begin with an opportunity for you and your child to introduce yourselves to the tutors, followed by a demonstration recital by the instrumental staff (children should sit at the front of the hall, their instrument is not required)

Please note the commencement times for each session, which will last approximately 1 hour.

Please avail of this opportunity, as we believe that it will contribute positively to your child’s musical experience and future progress.

Explore our website

Further information on the Music Service can be found on the Music Service website

The EA Music Service teach instruments from the four families of the orchestra and also offer vocal lessons and music theory classes. There are some useful links to the instruments on the Website.

The Music Service Website contains lots of useful information for parents and students and contact information for all local EA Music Centres.

In 2023/24 we were involved with

Students

23811

Ensembles

59

Schools

671

Tutors

268