5th Annual National Piano Festival 2014
We are really looking forward to hosting our 5th Annual National Piano Festival. Based on feedback from previous Festivals, what sets our Festival apart is a combination of things - the wide age categories, from under 6 years tots all the way to the Over 50’s, the freedom of ‘own choice’ pieces, the relaxed ‘concert’ setting (with a healthy competitive edge), comprehensive feedback delivered to each performer, FREE gift for all participants and finally something else that doesn’t usually come with National Festivals – warm-up pianos! Pianos Plus will be providing us yet again with their fabulous facility, of both warm-up pianos and a beautiful Recital Room.
We are very pleased to enclose details of next year’s National Piano Festival, which will take place once again at Pianos Plus Showrooms & Recital Room: Oak Road, Dublin 12 (easy access off M50) Friday 14th March ~ Monday 16th March 2014.
In 2013 we were host to those travelling from as far as counties Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Kildare, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Roscommon, Sligo and Armagh as well as the greater Dublin area itself. Based on the very positive feedback we received in previous years (and last year being our first National Festival), we are expecting an even greater number of entries this time! We are also planning some fabulous recitals throughout the Festival, details to follow.
Thanking you for your support!
Please spread the word & pass on the enclosed Information Brochures & application forms to your teachers & students, our Festival being an ideal platform for pianists for all ages and levels. The closing date for entries is Friday 14th Feburary 2014.
Entry Forms and Syllabus available for download here
How to get to Pianos Plus
Pianos Plus is located at Centre Point Business Park
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GPS Coordinates: 53.323019, -6.369631 or +53° 19' 22.87", -6° 22' 10.67"
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Please click on view larger map to get detailed directions from your location. Alternatively if you have SatNav you can enter the following GPS Coordinates.
GPS Coordinates: 53.323019, -6.369631 or +53° 19' 22.87", -6° 22' 10.67"
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2014 Adjudicators
Adjudicator: Dr. David Mooney
In 1988 he joined the staff of the Conservatory of Music and Drama where he has lectured in piano and academic studies at graduate and post-graduate level. He has been Head of Keyboard Studies at the Conservatory since 2001. Many of his piano students have been prizewinners in international junior competitions, Feis Ceoil and other national competitions. He is an experienced accompanist, examiner and adjudicator and is a world-appointed judge for the WPTA Piano Competition. He is the current Chairman of ESB Feis Ceoil.
Adjudicator: Prof Mary Lennon
2013 Adjudicators: Dr. Mary Lennon & Pádhraic Ó Cuinneagáin
2012 Adjudicator: Pádhraic Ó Cuinneagáin
2011 Adjudicator: Prof Ray Keary RIAM
2010 Adjudicator: Lance Coburn RIAM
2012 Adjudicator: Pádhraic Ó Cuinneagáin
2011 Adjudicator: Prof Ray Keary RIAM
2010 Adjudicator: Lance Coburn RIAM
2013 Festival Photos
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Phone: Call us at 01 4972333
Email: info@pianoacademy.ie
Address:
Head Office and Studios:
1) 71B Brighton Road, Back of Methodist Church, Rathgar, D06Y497
Office Administration Hours:
Piano Studio:
2) Tennant Hall, Highfield Road,Christ Church, Rathgar
Email: info@pianoacademy.ie
Address:
Head Office and Studios:
1) 71B Brighton Road, Back of Methodist Church, Rathgar, D06Y497
Office Administration Hours:
- WED 6pm-8pm
- THURS 12pm - 2pm
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