CAPRICCIO SOCIETY UCC
about
The UCC Capriccio Music Society
Capriccio
is a newly revived society dedicated to the live performance of all
kinds of music. In particular, we hope to give a platform to the less
well known musical genres such as Fusion, Classical, Contemporary &
World Music as well as encouraging new talent in all musical styles.
• We hold regular formal concerts in the gracious and attractive surroundings of the Aula Maxima.
• We have lively and relaxed jam sessions in Club Aras. Everyone welcome to listen or join in.
• We also do occasional open air events on campus (weather permitting!)
One of our aims is to give young musicians, singers and composers the chance to perform or hear their music performed in a formal setting. Music is too often regarded as a background activity but we believe that both performers and audience deserve a chance to experience live music in the special ambience of the formal concert setting. We look for your support in this.
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• We hold regular formal concerts in the gracious and attractive surroundings of the Aula Maxima.
• We have lively and relaxed jam sessions in Club Aras. Everyone welcome to listen or join in.
• We also do occasional open air events on campus (weather permitting!)
One of our aims is to give young musicians, singers and composers the chance to perform or hear their music performed in a formal setting. Music is too often regarded as a background activity but we believe that both performers and audience deserve a chance to experience live music in the special ambience of the formal concert setting. We look for your support in this.
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committee
Robin Turk
Auditor & Webmaster Robin Turk from Knockanore Co. Waterford is in his third year of a PhD in archaeology. He studied classical guitar for his BA but now plays mainly traditional guitar and mandolin.
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Alex Millar
Vice-Auditor & Secretary
Alex is a Cork City native and is in second year Arts. He plays Bass and Electric Guitar and dabbles with Drums, Keys and any other instrument he can get his hands on! His influences range from Rock/Indie styles to Funk and Pop.
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Padraig MacCarron
Treasurer Padraig lives in the countryside north of Bandon town. He is studying for an MSc in Astrophysics. He plays guitar and loves
the blues.
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Jason Turk
PRO Jason Turk from Knockanore Co. Waterford is studying for an MSc in interactive media. He plays classical piano as well as tradtional piano, flute and accordion.
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Roisin McMullen
PRO Roisin is a second year Arts-Music student from Ennis.
She plays the violin and the piano.
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Thomas Doyle
Projects Officer Thomas is from Wexford and is a second year Arts-Music student. Apart
from playing piano and cello, Thomas is also a composer and has worked
with several orchestras in Wexford, Kilkenny and Cork.
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Meabhdh Boyd
OCM Meadhbh
is from Ennis, Co.Clare. She is in Second Year Music. She plays the
fiddle, piano and what some people may consider 'non-traditional
instruments'.
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Patrick Freeman
OCM Patrick is from Kilikenny and is studying music and arts.
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Finola Merivale
OCM Finola is from Cork and is studing drama and theatre studies with music.
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Elena O'Brien
OCM Elena is from Carrigaline and is studying for a PhD in archaeology
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comments
Comments about the Capriccio Music Society
"The
recent revival of the UCC Capriccio society is a welcome and important
development for the university community. The inclusive ethos of this
society also ensures that at any given concert there is an interesting
and varied programme of music on offer. These popular events, which
certainly enhance the cultural environment within the university, are
also open to the public and have no admission charge".
Paul O Donnell, Head of jazz and popular music studies, UCC
"It was with great pleasure and excitement that I learned of the re-establishment of the Capriccio Society, not least because of the bold and refreshing form that the society has taken. Their commitment to diversity is something which, in my opinion, sets the Capriccio Society apart and is to be valued as a true enhancement of musical life on campus for both performers and audiences".
Kelly Boyle, Lecturer in Music
"The concert last Monday was FABULOUS! I loved the variety of the performers and the really chilled out atmosphere. The Aula Max is such a lovely venue for a concert, but can sometimes feel a little too “serious”, but the Capriccio concerts are relaxed and friendly, that one feels right at home".
Marcella O'Sullivan
Paul O Donnell, Head of jazz and popular music studies, UCC
"It was with great pleasure and excitement that I learned of the re-establishment of the Capriccio Society, not least because of the bold and refreshing form that the society has taken. Their commitment to diversity is something which, in my opinion, sets the Capriccio Society apart and is to be valued as a true enhancement of musical life on campus for both performers and audiences".
Kelly Boyle, Lecturer in Music
"The concert last Monday was FABULOUS! I loved the variety of the performers and the really chilled out atmosphere. The Aula Max is such a lovely venue for a concert, but can sometimes feel a little too “serious”, but the Capriccio concerts are relaxed and friendly, that one feels right at home".
Marcella O'Sullivan