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Rí Rá is a traditional Irish group dedicated
to the promotion and performance of Irish music, song and dance amongst
secondary school teenagers throughout Co. Carlow. Rí Rá are committed to
developing, nurturing and investing in the musical ability and artistry of
young people so that they achieve their full potential as performers,
teachers and promoters of our rich Irish culture.
To bridge a gap in the provision of traditional music opportunities which
exist in Carlow during teenage years Rí Rá aims to:
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Provide participatory opportunities within a
supportive environment to facilitate the development of traditional music
within young people.
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Produce programmes of the highest artistic
quality which incorporate new challenging orchestrations and arrangements
that go beyond standard repertoire.
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Develop high standards of stagecraft –
incorporating presentation, sound production and set design.
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Develop bonds of musicality and friendship
among group members, the wider music population in Ireland and forge links
with similar groups internationally.
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Organise a series of master classes to raise
the levels of excellence in performance amongst group members.
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Promote traditional music involvement as a
socially acceptable recreational endeavour for teenagers.
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Professionally develop the capacity of group
members into leadership roles as teachers to new members thus encouraging
others to become involved in our Irish traditional music culture.
