Bratislava Music Agency
Záhumenská 3/A
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia
Although separate secondary schools in Kilkenny, Ireland, both choirs regularly perform together for school musicals, choir competitions, and events. Loreto is delighted to continue its tradition of competing in the Bratislava International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music. This year, the CBS Kilkenny boys will be embarking on this journey of a lifetime with them. This joint SATB choir venture is their biggest, and both schools eagerly anticipate the experience. Both choirs secured the first-place prize at the Wesley Choir Competition in Dublin, Ireland, last year, one of the most prestigious school choir competitions in the country. Their admirable dedication to rehearsals, despite their young age, promises enjoyable performances. We hope you enjoy their presentations and anticipate the participation of other wonderful choirs. This opportunity offers students lifelong learning experiences and the chance to form lasting friendships. We are immensely proud of their achievements in upholding the strong music traditions of both schools.
Lorraine Maher is the choir director at Loreto Secondary School in Kilkenny. She conducts up to 8 choirs at Loreto, ranging in age from 13 to 18, and also leads a large school orchestra, taking pride in all her musical ensembles. Lorraine is thrilled to collaborate with Mandy and CBS Kilkenny. Both schools share a strong musical tradition, and the opportunity to compete abroad together has been a long-standing wish that has finally become a reality. Mandy Dowling is the director of the CBS Senior Choir in Kilkenny and heads the music department at CBS Kilkenny. Under her guidance, many students join various choirs, traditional bands, and ensembles offered by the school. The collaboration between the two schools resulted in vibrant performances of the musicals 'Footloose' in 2021 and 'Legally Blonde' in 2022, fostering numerous fruitful friendships. The CBS boys eagerly anticipate performing with the talented Loreto ladies to spread the joy of choral music to all.
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Záhumenská 3/A
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia