Midleton Concert Band

Thank you, Midleton Educate Together National School, for having the Midleton Junior Concert Band perform on the day and for being part of your Summer Fair.

Dear Local Business Partners,

On behalf of the entire Midleton Educate Together National School (METNS) community, we extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your exceptionally generous contributions to our annual Summer Fair.
Your support was the cornerstone of this year's event, and we are thrilled to share that it was a resounding success, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors for a day of joy and community spirit.

Your donations of prizes and services made our raffle and games truly special. We are profoundly thankful to each and every one of you: Garryvoe Hotel,
Bertilli Menswear, Granary Foodstore, Toastie, John Paul Bakery, Earthway, O'Farrells Butcher, Lorus Kids, Mr. Deals, Murphy's Butcher, Bitesize, Barber Laine, Walsh Pharmacy, Cupan, Lidl Midleton, McCauley Pharmacy, Gingerbread House, Juniper Rose Flower Shop, Lollipop Kids, Perks 2 VIP tickets, Supervalu,
Well & Good, Talbot Fitness, Newgrange Christmas Tea Set, Lloyds Pharmacy,
East Cork Oil, Urban Shave, Barber Rooms, Grumpy Bakers, Pan, Kikas Hair Salon, Le Kiosk, Barber Lounge, Obrien Sandwich Bar & Midleton Books.

The incredible array of prizes you provided — from stylish men's wear and gourmet food hampers to luxurious spa treatments and family experiences — generated immense excitement and helped us raise vital funds for our school. Your generosity not only delighted the winners but also underscored the strong bond between our school and the vibrant local business community. Every prize donated was a testament to your commitment to supporting education and fostering a wonderful local spirit.

We are so grateful for your partnership. Your contributions directly enable us to continue providing enriching experiences and essential resources for our students. The Summer Fair is a highlight of our school calendar, and it could not happen without the generous backing of wonderful businesses like yours. Thank you for being such an important part of our community.

With warmest regards and heartfelt thanks,

It was lovely to play for the Eucharistic Procession in the Midleton Holy Rosary Church today! 🎼🙏😌

What a day! 🎶

The Junior Band played at the METNS Summer Fair today! They sounded brilliant, looked so confident, and made us all super proud! Huge well done to every single one of them — all the practice is clearly paying off.

A big thank you to our amazing conductor Alice for all her hard work and dedication, and to Emily who came along to play with the Junior Band. Also a huge thank you to Ella, who was such an amazing help today!

Next up: grading for some of the children next week, then the Clonakilty concert in just a few weeks… and after that, roll on summer ☀️🎺🎷

Our Junior Band is playing at this TODAY, 2.30pm!! 😎🎉

Looking forward to seeing you all at this year's METNS Summer fair tomorrow

Saturday, 6th June 2pm-5pm 📅

Come and see our JUNIOR BAND perform at 14.30 this Saturday, 6th June at the summer fair! ☀️

They're going to do us proud, we have no doubt! 🥰🎼🎺
Midleton Educate Together National School
Midleton

The countdown is on, and the excitement is starting to build

Saturday, 6th June 2pm-5pm 📅

Good luck to our musicians sitting their Junior or Leaving Certs! You've got this! 😎🥳📚📖

We are absolutely thrilled to extend a warm and melodious welcome to our newest band member, an oboe!
The Midleton Concert Band is growing, and we can’t wait for you all to hear the unique, beautiful tone this double-reed instrument will bring to our sound.🎵

Here are three fun facts to help you get to know the oboe better:

1. A Star of the Orchestra! 🌟 - because why not? 😍
Did you know that the entire orchestra tunes to the oboe? Because of its stable pitch and distinct, penetrating tone, the oboist traditionally plays the concert ‘A’ (440Hz) for the rest of the band to match.

2. A Very Particular and Unique Voice - because it just is. 😊
The oboe has a unique "double-reed" system, meaning the musician creates the sound by vibrating two small pieces of cane together. This is different from single-reed instruments like the clarinet or saxophone, and it's what gives the oboe its signature haunting, lyrical voice. It’s been called "the closest instrument to the human voice."

3. Long Breath, Fast Keys - because why easy when it can be though 😮‍💨
While many woodwind instruments consume a lot of air, the oboe requires very little air flow, but a massive amount of air pressure. Oboists have to learn intricate breath control, as they have more than enough air to hold incredibly long notes, often managing to take small, fast sniffs of air through the corners of their mouth while continuing to play!

At the end of the day, every instrument has a personality! If the oboe were a character in a story or a movie, which one would it be? Let us know in the comments!

Members of the Junior Midleton Concert Band with the Conductor of the Senior, during the Army Band visit to Midleton Educate Together National School! 🎼

Bram Carton, Daire Venebles & Lucy Delaney with Robert O'Brien

This week we also bid adíos to Irene, who is also heading home to Spain after playing with us for a year! It's been so lovely having you, Irene! ☺️🎼