Light My Choir and Stage Presence with School of Rock at the Temperance Hall on Saturday Almost 100 young musicians played their hearts out on Saturday night in the Music Generation Longford School of Rock live show in Longford’s Temperance Hall. It was a fine return to stage for these young rockers who had missed performing with their friends over the last two years. Over two hours, the sold-out Temperance Hall was blasted with popular, rock songs from the School of Rock ensemble and the bands. The School of Rock drummers opened the show with an original composition which set the tone for the night. This was followed by the School of Rock ensemble working seamlessly with singers, guitar players, bassists, ukulele players, drummers and keyboard players coming together to play a medley of their favourite music. Up next were the bands, all playing two songs each. The bands comprised of Former Gifted Kids, Error 505, Deception, Blue Night, Discombobulated, Memory Error, Nvr Th Lss; all encouraged to know that once Thin Lizzy graced the same stage. They did not disappoint, each band proving how much hard work they have put in since returning to School of Rock in September. Speaking about the return to performing with friends, guitarist Patrick Lane said “I noticed that you can’t learn by yourself, it’s great sitting at home playing guitar but even coming out once a week on a Saturday, it’s more enjoyable. You’re with your friends, you all have a common interest and you can make some good sounding noise.” Music Development Officer of Music Generation Longford, Mary-Jane Sweeney, highlighted all the musicians’ hard work and everyone’s delight in returning to live performance. “It has been a really busy academic year for Music Generation Longford with all of our music hubs across the county,” she said. “In particular, the School of Rock has had an incredible revival and we were delighted to welcome familiar and new faces back after such a long break during the Pandemic. “We strive for
PICTURES | Longford's Music Generation School of Rock returns with a bang
Blue Night; Julia Kazek, Sophie Clendenning, Zakk and Lucas Baker, Jake Regan, Patrick McEnroe, Ronan Campbell, Tutor Laura O'GaraPicture: Shelley Corcoran
