ACADEMY OF MUSIC STUDENTS HONOURED WITH TWO MORE HIGH ACHIEVER AWARDS

Congratulations to Dearbhla O’Brennan of Tullamore and Nicole Robinson of Roscrea, both students of Singing with Vocal Coach Ciaran Brady who were recently chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in their recent singing examinations.

The Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) senior examiners recently revealed the names of the successful students. This is the third year in a row that students of the Academy of Music in Tullamore have been awarded such a high accolade. The Awards acknowledge the commitment, of students who participate in the Academy’s Local Centre Examination System each year.

The announcement of the awards is a further addition to what has been an unprecedented year for Nicole, Dearbhla and “The Academy of Music” itself. 

Nicole recently triumphed in the "Oratorio Cup for ages 15-18" at the Sligo Feis Ceoil 2010, where she won first place after her performance of the Aria "I Know that My Redeemer Liveth" from Handel's Messiah.

Dearbhla is a member of “The Academy Chamber Choir” who recently triumphed at the “Navan Choral Festival 2010” scooping first place in the Chamber Choirs category and runner up with certificate of Distinction in the Rotary Choir of the Year 2010, as well as being a finalist on Lyric FM’s “Choir’s For Christmas”.