'Ghostbusters' theme began the annual summer lunchtime show followed by Strauss' famous waltz-The Blue Danube- on Wednesday 20th May.
The orchestra demonstrated hits from the recent WWETB "In Harmony" show in the National Opera house including the James Bond 007 theme and the famous double-bass riff from epic pop song, Billie Jean.
Mary Flynn- JCSP librarian host- welcomed proud family and friends to the annual celebration with MC Mr. Conor Dempsey keeping the assembled gathering entertained.
ECC instrumental tutors- Emer Collins-violin and piano teacher and James Warren -Double Bass, Cello, Clarinet, Flute teacher assisted their students to perform a variety of solos, duets, ensembles on piano, fiddle, violin, clarinet, double bass ,cello and flute .
Italian composer Einaudi was 6th year Katie Cloke's choice for her atmospheric solo piano performance.
Ruby O'Brien 5th year Music student performed Bach's "Badinerie"-famous flute solo and Dvorak's Romantic solo for violin -Grade 6 RIAM- was Shannon's choice.
Ms. Mulligan ,harpist ,accompanied Shannon 6t year playing a jig on fiddle representing our Traditional music group.
The orchestra said goodbye-very reluctantly- to Andrew Kehoe 6th year Double Bass /Drums and Shannon O'Reilly Murphy 6th year Fiddle/Violin/Mandolin.
Both students had contributed so much to the school,ECC orchestra and to WWETB Trad and Orchestra groups in both 2024 and 2026.
Flautist and ECC Music teacher Ms Cullen also joined the celebrations.
Overall Prize winners Summer 2026:
Double Bass-Andrew Kehoe
Cello- Nicole Doyle .
Clarinet-Kayla Walsh.
Flute-Ruby O'Brien.
Violin-Shannon O' Reilly Murphy.
Piano-Gabriel de Guedes Marins.
Well done to teachers Emer Collins ,James Warren and all our young performers ;we are so proud of you. Thanks to their families and friends who support them on their musical journey.
Thanks to Dr. Iain Wickham,Ms.Aileen Walsh and Mr. Damian Meehan, MC Mr.Conor Dempsey, Librarian Ms.Mary Flynn, caretakers, secretaries and all ECC staff for continued support of the instrument scheme .
Brídín Kelly.
Orchestra Director.