Kinvara Community Orchestra: is a new music initiative in our area. Kinvara is the home of a new, intergenerational community orchestra! Established by Fiona Buckley, and operating on a voluntary basis under the patronage of Tigh Sayre (Kinvara) and Gort Family Resource Centre, the aim of the orchestra is to provide an enjoyable opportunity for people, young and old, to play music together. The orchestra already has over 30 members with a full string section and an unusual mix of traditional and classical instruments. A group of vocalists also feature in the orchestra and future audiences can look forward to a varied repertoire with a unique sound and style. The Orchestra’s musical director and conductor is well-known musician and composer Garry O’Briain. Orchestra members generally hail from the Burren Lowlands area including Gort, Ardrahan, Kinvara, Ballindereen and New Quay. Members work on the their individual parts at home then join together for full rehearsals on Sunday mornings from 10.30-12.30 in Kinvara Community Centre. Membership is open to reasonably confident musicians and singers who can either read music or learn by ear. The Orchestra is currently rehearsing for a performance at the annual Carpe Diem concert in Sullivan’s Hotel, Gort on Saturday 27th November. Anyone interested in joining or finding out more information should contact Fiona at kinvaracommunityorchestra@gmail.com.