From: Journal of Music in Ireland [info_at_thejmi_dot_com]
Sent: 04 January 2009 22:55
Subject: JMI Gig Guide & Bulletin
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Bulletin

Happy New Year!
JMI wishes you a peaceful 2009! To kick off the new year, we're delighted to announce that the January–February issue is now available, featuring an exclusive extract from the memoirs of the legendary accordion player, Tony MacMahon. 
Also in this issue: Toner Quinn on traditional music for foreigners; Raymond Deane's lament for Arthur O'Leary; Cork Jazz Festival; Ciaran Carson on looking for the real thing in traditional music; John McLachlan on music in Lithuania; Michael Quinn on Ennio Morricone and film music; Breandán Ó hEaghra on country music's importance in Ireland; plus an interview with Dublin drummer Seán Carpio, CD and live reviews, an extensive gig and session guide, all the news from the music world and much, much more...
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Glór Seeks Acting Manager
The Glór arts centre in Ennis, County Clare is looking to recruit an Acting General Manager to cover twelve months of maternity leave. Contact Emily O'Dwyer on (065) 684 5370 or eodwyer_at_glor_dot_ie

Morrissey Symposium
A symposium on the music of Morrissey – entitled 'The Songs That Saved Your Life (Again) – will take place at the University of Limerick on Saturday, 25 April. The symposium coincides with performances by Morrissey in Ireland. A book will be published based on a selection of the featured symposium papers. Proposals for papers, which may concern a wide range of Morrissey-related topics, should be submitted by 9 January. Send 250-word abstracts to eoin_dot_devereux_at_ul_dot_ie 

West Cork Music Composers' Awards
West Cork Music have announced details of their annual composition awards, which are open to composers under the age of thirty on 1 January 2009. Composers are invited to submit works of five to eight minutes in duration for a workshop and performance at the 2009 West Cork Chamber Music Festival in June. Works for string quartet, string trio and piano trio will considered. The composer of each selected work will receive a prize of €800. The deadline for submissions is 31 January. Visit www.westcorkmusic.ie

A Sliver of Voice
A workshop based on the experimental performance piece Un Hilo de Voz (A Sliver of Voice) by the Argentinian Guillermo Pesoa and Maia Monaca will take place in Dublin on 22 February. The workshop will focus on the vocal techniques used in the work, as well as movement and sonic meditation techniques. The workshop, which is aimed at theatre and music professionals, will take place at The Back Loft, 7–11 St Augustine Street, Dublin 8 between 11.30am and 5.30pm and costs €80. Visit www.pesomusicandtheatre.blogspot.com

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Gig Guide

Antrim

10.1.09 Music of Queen: Ulster Orchestra, Flash Harry; Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 8:00pm

Cork

12.1.09 Stet Lab: Murray Campbell, OPKA; The Roundy, Cornmarket Street, Cork, Co. Cork; 9:00pm; €10/5

Derry

8.1.09 New Year Viennese Concert: Ulster Orchestra, Christopher Bell (cond.) & Anna Devin (soprano); Millenium Forum, Derry, Co. Derry; 8:00pm (www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk)

Dublin

6.1.09 Session with the Pipers: Tommy Keane (pipes), Michael Hynes (flute), Henry Benagh (fiddle); The Cobblestone, King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7; 9:00pm; €12/8 (www.pipers.ie)
9.1.09 RTÉ NSO, Gerhard Markson & Ann Murray (mezzo-soprano); Schubert, Mahler, Haydn; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €35/10 (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
11.1.09 Phil Ware Trio; JJ Smyth's, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2; 9:00pm; €10
11.1.09 Sundays at Noon: Ensemble Avalon; Bach, Beethoven; Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, Dublin 1; 12:00pm; Free admission (www.ensembleavalon.com)

Sligo

11.1.09 The Odd Couple; Tobergal Lane Café, Tobergal Lane, Sligo, Co. Sligo; 3:00pm; Free admission

Wicklow

10.1.09 Declan O'Rourke; Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow; 8:00pm; €22/20

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