Colaiste Bhride Erasmus Programme - Flipbook - Page 10
Erasmus
P R O G R A M M E
COLÁISTE BHRÍDE TRADITIONAL MUSICIANS PERFORM IN SPAIN
A group of nineteen Coláiste Brhíde traditional musicians from 2nd to 6th year travelled to Sitges,
Barcelona recently where they had a wonderful musical experience with their partner school, Escola
Pia Sitges. This musical mobility was made possible because of the Carnew school’s Erasmus+
programme which is going from strength to strength.
The Carnew students had prepared a selection of Catalan music in advance and the Spanish students
had prepared an Irish dance especially for the occasion. The Escola Pia students performed traditional
Catalan dances to the accompaniment of the Coláiste Bhríde musicians. The collaboration continued
onto the streets of the old town, culminating in a visit to the Town Hall and a performance for the
Mayoress and her entourage. Their talent was exceptionally well received by those who were lucky
enough to be present.
A group of senior students from Escola Pia, who were studying media, created an excellent recording
of the experience which is available on UTube.
The Coláiste Bhríde students also participated in some of the Creative Connexions Festival Sitges
activities which included musical workshops and performances. The highlight for the Coláiste Bhríde
students was their opportunity to perform in the Jardins de Prado where representatives from the
Irish and British Embassies attended.
It was planned for all thirteen Irish youth group musicians to parade through the old town of Sitges
playing music. Unfortunately, a dreadful storm blew in and this big musical experience had to be
cancelled. Despite all, the enthusiasm of all the young musicians present never waned and a super
impromptu collaborative musical session under shelter ensued.
Coláiste Bhríde is fortunate to have been given Erasmus+ status. The funding through the Erasmus
programme has been extensive for the past year and this will continue going forward for the next four
years. School exchanges, both French and German, have beneotted. Individual students have
travelled on a language mobility to France. There have been two music trips in the past twelve
months, one to France and one to Spain. Teacher professional learning mobilities have taken place
and have ofered signiocant learning opportunities for those who participated. The programme
continues to expand in Coláiste Bhríde and its impact on the educational experiences of both
students and teachers will undoubtedly prosper as a result.
