Mayo School of Music moves to a new home

THE Mayo School of Music has a new home.

It's Kiltimagh base has moved a short distance over the festive period to a new facility adjacent to the town hall theatre.

The school reported on its social media: 'We gave an emotional goodbye to the Station Master's House which has been our home in Kiltimagh since we first opened the doors in 2006. However, we now look forward to making new memories at our new location only a short walk away.

'We are proud to present the opening of the John Kavanaugh Studio at our new Kiltimagh venue. The studio is a creative space where students can rehearse, record and much more.'

John Kavanaugh is an Emmy Award-winning American composer, lyricist and musical director who is currently serving as a songwriter for Disney. John has worked on countless productions including several hit movies, and his latest music can be heard on the series Alice's Wonderland Bakery which is set to premiere later this year.

'John loves coming back to his ancestral home in Mayo; his talents and dedication to music are a huge inspiration to us all here at the school,' said the post.

'We look forward to sharing our plans for the studio which will be available to all students at our Kiltimagh and Castlebar schools.'

Mayo School of Music provides for students who come for the pure enjoyment of taking music lessons, as well as those looking to take their music education to advanced level.

The mission is to offer high quality, affordable music instruction and performance opportunities to students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, from children to adults, from the beginner to the professional.