Islanders hit classical note with NCH team

CHILDREN are swapping the bodhrán for the bassoon and the tin whistle for the tuba as educators seek to bring classical music to the islands.

A team from the National Concert Hall have spent the last few days teaching 23 primary school kids and 11 play school infants on Inishbofin the niceties of classical music and dance.

The programme will culminate in the Galway islanders giving a grand performance in the island community centre tomorrow evening.