3rd & 4th class children in ACETNS have been working hard since January and and been having lots of fun engaging with music! Through The Big Sing programme they have been learning the lyrics of the diverse songs in English, as Gaeilge, in Hindi and also learning some sign language. They have worked on their timing, rhythm, dynamics and projection of their voices while singing. Including medleys of songs from musicals, movies and the charts the children have learned 11 tracks! They sound great – well done all!

The programme is secular with a non-denominational focus, celebrating diversity of all kinds. It is also based on Ireland today – Eire Innui – drawing from popular music, family Disney hits, as well as ceoil as Gaeilge, alongside a chosen focus on other musical heritage. The show is non-narrative in its nature, therefore more inclusive for non-English speaking family members.

The Big Sing is an inclusive celebration of joyous music. The show is centred around the children themselves performing all together and provides an opportunity for primary school children to perform in the National Stadium, alongside professional performers and young cultural leaders. The show aims to provide a platform for children, who may not otherwise have experienced the joy of performing in front of a live audience in a large professional venue.

A group of children from 3rd & 4th class will be performing as part of the 500 children choir in The Big Sing Show in The National Stadium on Monday 15th April! We are very proud of you all and wish you the best of luck in the show!

The show will be hosted by Jake Carter and will also have special guest performers.

Tickets went on sale on March 4th. If you would like to be in the audience and support our group tickets are still available via the link below: https://www.thebigsing.ie/tickets

Enjoy every minute children!