Programmes
Here are some of our current programmes, please contact us for more information.
Traditional Music Ensemble
Music Generation Meath is delighted to bring a traditional music ensemble in Navan, which started on September 30th 2023
Rehearsing monthly, Sept-May, this will be an opportunity for young traditional musicians, ages 11-17 years, to play together in a non competitive setting. Run by two experienced musicians, Jennifer Leahy and Niall Preston, this is a fun, social and exciting opportunity for young players – open to young players of any traditional instrument. Not suitable for beginners.
This group will perform at the Summer Showcase concert in Solstice theatre Navan on May 18th.
Meath Youth Choir
Meath Youth Choir is an initiative that started online in January 2021 and has continued to grow in 2022 & 2023. We always welcome new members.
Registration is OPEN for 2023/2024
Rehearsals are ongoing in our Hub in Navan.
We welcome back previous members and would love to see some new members joining.
If you would like to join, or you would like to return, apply below.
Meath Children’s Choir
Meath Children’s Choir was formed in September 2021 and has continued to grow in 2022 and 2023. This choir is aimed at children from 2nd to 5th class.
Registration is OPEN for 2023/2024
Rehearsals are ongoing in both our branches in Navan on Wednesdays and Ashbourne on Thursdays.
For more information and to register for a place, apply below.
Early Years
These Early Years programmes are for Babies, Toddlers and young children 18 months to 4 years. The classes take place on Wednesday mornings at Navan Music Hub. Registration is now OPEN.
Music Generation Meath developed a very popular series of online Early Years programmes during the pandemic. Since then, Early Years programmes have taken place in Ashbourne Library and during Cruinniú na nÓg festivals. They are fun music classes for little ones, who get to join in singing, musical games and stories.
Click here to for more information and to register for a place:
Music Technology
We have developed a Music Production and Music Technology Studio in our Abbey Road campus and we continue to offer exciting creative and collaborative music making programmes from our Studio.
Registration is CLOSED as class is full.
We are delighted to introduce a Music Technology Course for 10 weeks starting in September 2023. Saturdays 12.30-1.15pm. Registration is now closed.
It’s open to children and young people from 11-17 years. Students will have access to the studio and learn about Music Production and Sound Engineering working on state of the art iMacs and with state of the art recording equipment. They will delve into the use of Logic (Digital Audio Workstation) and learn how to record and input tracks and effects and be guided by our experienced professional musician educators.
Julianstown Youth Orchestra
Julianstown Youth Orchestra, a partner organisation, which is located at Colaiste na hInse, Bettystown, Co. Meath, is inviting new members to join their orchestra. If you are aged 8-18 years, play an instrumental instrument and would like to join a fun youth orchestra, email [email protected] to book your audition slot.
Abbey Road Sounds
We run a Creative Band Programme, which began in January 2022, for post-primary school students at Abbey Road Studio on Saturday mornings 10am to 12.30pm during term-time. Registration is now CLOSED for 2023/2024.
It’s open to solo musicians, bands, or to anyone who is interested in music/music tech. You have access to our fully equipped tech studio and musical instruments and be guided by our experienced professional musician educators.
Please contact us for more information. Registration is now closed.
Navan Music Hub
Navan Music Hub is located at LMETB offices, Abbey Rd., Navan.
Guitar, Singing, Violin, Keyboard and Drum classes take place after school on Mondays.Harp classes take place after school on Wednesdays.
New for Sept 2023, Guitar will also take place on Wednesdays and Music Technology classes on Saturdays, subject to demand. These are small group classes and instruments are available to rent to Hub students.
Registration is now CLOSED for Term 1 September 2023. Due to unprecedented demand, all classes are now at capacity and our waiting lists are full.
You can email us at [email protected] directly if you have any queries.
Ratoath Music Hub
Ratoath Music Hub started in September 2022 and is located at Ratoath College.
Guitar, Keyboard, Bodhrán, Banjo, Tin Whistle and Drum classes take place after school on Wednesdays.
These are small group classes and instruments are available to rent to Hub students.
Registration is CLOSED for Term 1 Sept-Dec 2023.Due to unprecedented demand, all classes are now at capacity and our waiting lists are full. You can email us directly at [email protected] if you have any queries.
Meath Library Instrument Rental Scheme
We run a library instrument rental scheme in partnership with Meath County Libraries which was launched on 1st September 2021. We have over 75 instruments available to rent for lengths of 6 months at a time. Please click here to see the instrument options.
The instruments are located at Ashbourne Library. You must be a member of a Meath library in order to take part in this scheme.
Please contact Ashbourne Library or email to [email protected].
See here for more information. https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/libraries/musical-instrument-bank
Youthreach
We run instrument learning and music making programmes within a number of Youthreach locations in the county. We are happy to work with other Youthreach centres in Meath to enrich their musical offerings.
Please contact us for more information or if you would like to be involved.
School Programmes
Music Generation Meath believes firmly in all children being able to access performance music education. We offer a 28 week music enrichment programme in various instruments. We currently offer courses in Violin, Ukulele, Early Years music and Vocal. The aim of this programme is to compliment, but not replace, the national school music curriculum through active music making in the classroom. The Musician Educators will help to enrich the musicianship of the school. This programme can also be delivered digitally by our expert Musician Educators.
Please contact us for more information or if you would like to be involved.