The ABCs
The ABCs youth chorus is IABS' first Youth Chorus.
Based in St Aloysius Secondary School, Carrigtwohill, Cork and under their music teacher, Lorena Gillard, the ABC's have been enjoying lots of coaching from our visiting judges and educators, guided by the steady hand of Cherry Hartshorn.
Their year has been summed up in a testimonial from Lorena, an extract of it below.
"A little over two years ago our friendship started with IABS and what a blast it has been. We have been introduced to the world of barbershop singing, guided and mentored through new challenges which resulted in comments like this from excited students who are already looking forward to singing barbershop next (academic) year and taking part in the IABS Convention and Big Sing:
“Thanks for everything and for barbershop as it was my highlight for the year!” 3rd year student
“I have thoroughly enjoyed our musical outings to City Hall (twice!) and to Offaly. I learnt so much from each one and I had loads of fun. I hope to continue my music education in college” 5th year student
“Thank you for barbershop, it really made 5th year more bearable!” 5th year student
Choir in my school is an extra-curricular activity that brings students of every age group and ability together weekly. The support I received from IABS has changed the face of my choir. The teamwork model in IABS ensured we had name and identity (the ABCs) and some slick moves! Cherry has guided me with repertoire choice allowing us to include barbershop style songs into the many events we participate in during the year.
Based in St Aloysius Secondary School, Carrigtwohill, Cork and under their music teacher, Lorena Gillard, the ABC's have been enjoying lots of coaching from our visiting judges and educators, guided by the steady hand of Cherry Hartshorn.
Their year has been summed up in a testimonial from Lorena, an extract of it below.
"A little over two years ago our friendship started with IABS and what a blast it has been. We have been introduced to the world of barbershop singing, guided and mentored through new challenges which resulted in comments like this from excited students who are already looking forward to singing barbershop next (academic) year and taking part in the IABS Convention and Big Sing:
“Thanks for everything and for barbershop as it was my highlight for the year!” 3rd year student
“I have thoroughly enjoyed our musical outings to City Hall (twice!) and to Offaly. I learnt so much from each one and I had loads of fun. I hope to continue my music education in college” 5th year student
“Thank you for barbershop, it really made 5th year more bearable!” 5th year student
Choir in my school is an extra-curricular activity that brings students of every age group and ability together weekly. The support I received from IABS has changed the face of my choir. The teamwork model in IABS ensured we had name and identity (the ABCs) and some slick moves! Cherry has guided me with repertoire choice allowing us to include barbershop style songs into the many events we participate in during the year.