SUMMER TERM 2012

Newpark Music Festival, May 2012

Congatulations to Honor Brigg who came 4th the the vocal section and to Elliott Johns and Quincy Tilles who were both Highly Recommended in the Piano competitions.

SPRING TERM 2012

Wesley College Music Festival, March 2012

A big well done and congratulations to all who took part in the Wesley College Music Festival on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd March.  This year our School was represented by the Junior and Senior Choir, which competed in the Primary School Choirs category, and the Orchestra, which took part in the Primary Orchestra category.  Over 20 primary schools from around Dublin took part over the two days and I am delighted to say that Castle Park was on top form in both competitions.  Our Junior Choir were among the youngest competitors in a competition of a very high standard and they received great praise from the adjudicator, Blanaid Murphy, who said they were "very well prepared" and sang with "clear enjoyment" for their performance of Peter Jenkyns' The Wizard.  The Senior Choir who sang the Caribbean calypso Ophelia Letter Blow 'Way received praise for their "confidence" and for being "lively and rhythmically secure".  Our newly formed and ever-expanding School Orchestra finished the weekend on a high note with their film music medley of The Great Escape/The A Team.  The adjudicator, Jonathan Browner, commented on their "effective music making which really got going in the tutti section".  The weekend was a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all involved and I was very happy with the level of confidence and ease shown in the pupils' performances.

Voice of Ages

50th Anniversary album from The Chieftains, featuring the boys and girls from Castle Park - on release from February 21st

We have received the exciting news that The Chieftains' 50th anniversary album will be released on 21st February.  The album features the boys and girls from Form V and the Senior Choir singing the traditional irish song "Beidh Aonach Amarch".  On the album the song segues ino a beautiful rendition of a Ewan McColl song "School Days Over" performed by the American band The Low Anthem and The Chieftains.  We were absolutely delighted to take part in the recording last October and I am sure the pupils involved will be thrilled to hear themselves perform, and to watch the video footage that is being used to promote the album launch.  Many thanks and congratulations to all who were involved in this once in a lifetime experience!  

Boughey Trophy Results

Well done to all the Prep pupils who took part in this year's Boughey Trophy competition.  This House competition took place in two parts - instrumental and choral.  

Overall winning House - Edwardes

Boughey Trophy (Choral)

The second part of the Boughey Trophy took place at Assembly on Friday 3rd February, well done to all the Houses who looked so colourful in their House t-shirts.  You all sang really well.  Results will be announced very soon.

Instrumental Lessons

Lessons in clarinet and saxophone are now being offered in the Music Department, please contact the Director of Music if you would like more information.

Alice in Wonderland

Our Spring Term musical will be performed on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th March in the Assembly Hall, rehearsals are starting from Tuesday 17th January.


Boughey Trophy (Instrumental)

This inter House competition took place on Thursday 19th January - well done to all who represented their Houses.

AUTUMN TERM 2011

Lyric FM "Carols for Christmas" Competition

Junior and Senior Choir will sing on Lyric FM between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 21st December

Carol Singing, Our Lady's Manor, 13th December

Members of the Junior Choir walked to Our Lady's Manor on a very cold and stormy Tuesday afternoon.  They sang a range of Christmas carols and seasonal songs for the residents who had gathered with keen anticipation for the afternoon's festive entertainment.  Particular favourites were Little Donkey, Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and the children wearing their colourful red Santa hats added to the seasonal atmosphere.

International Charity Bazaar

Well done to all the boys and girls of the Junior and Senior Choirs who took part in a fun and lively performance at this year's International Charity Bazaar in the Burlington Hotel.  All pupils sang with great energy during the Bazaar's Closing Ceremony which was attended by the deputy Lord Mayor and the Austrian Ambassador.  Thee pupils particularly enjoyed checking out the different sweets from around the world at the various stalls after the performance!