Vocal Lessons with Montforts We have opened up extra singing slots for term 2 due to interest. The following are new and available slots. If you would like to avail of a free trial lesson please indicate a teacher and time that would suit and we will arrange a free lesson. The cost for a 15 week term is €330 for a 30 minute lesson with Majella Cullagh and €300 with all teachers. Payment options are available. Majella Cullagh Monday - 4:30 - 5:00 Emma Power Monday - 4:00 - 4:30 / 4:30 - 5:00 / 8:30 - 9:00 Thursday - 4:00 - 4:30 / 4:30 - 5:00 / 5:30 - 6:00 / 6:00 - 6:30 / 6:30 - 7:00 Saturday - 4:15 - 4:45 / 5:15 - 5:45 / Kelley Lonergan Tuesday - 3:00 - 3:30 / 4:00 - 4:30 Emma Nash Tuesday - 4:00 - 4:30 / 6:15 - 6:45 Friday - 3:30 - 4:00 Please email info@montfortcollege.com to book a slot.

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Wonderful images of some of our students with the cast of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Thanks to Marion and Becky for sending them on.

NEW MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS! Due to demand and with all musical theatre classes in the South Ring studio booked out (with the exception of Monday) we are delighted to offer a new primary musical theatre class for 7 - 11 yrs on Fridays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Miss Karen Walsh. To book your place BOOK ONLINE here.

So proud of our wonderful students who entertained nearly 60,000 audience members in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at the Cork Opera House. They will have happy memories for life. Juniors ensemble Katie, Elle, Eryn, Emma and Cara Intermediate ensemble Meg, Jenny, Rebecca, Eoin and Rory Dwarfs Oisin, Oran, Felix, Joshia, Jason and Jake

Only 4 days to our new term which commences the week of the 22nd January! Don't be disappointed book online at www.montfortcollege.com

NEW TERM! NEW TERM! Our second term will commence the week of January 22nd and is now open to existing and new students. All students must register in advance in order to return to class. You can do so by visiting www.montfortcollege.com and clicking on the BOOK ONLINE tab and logging into your account. A €50 deposit or payment in full will confirm your place (subject to class availability). Balances must be paid by week 3 of term 2. Places are only guaranteed once a deposit has been paid. We have a waiting list of over 200 potential new students who now have access to the booking system so we urge you to book immediately. SINGING CLASSES If you wish to re-book your singing class for next term please contact the office directly on 021 4501412. We have a few places remaining for term 2. Please contact the office for details. MULTIPLE CLASS SPECIAL OFFER Book four or more classes per student and all subsequent classes are free of charge. No discount is applicable for the first four classes. If company dance or singing classes are being booked these must be included in the four paid classes. This offer does not apply to the Montfort Youth Choir or the discounted ballet classes. The multiple class special offer cannot be booked online - you must contact the office directly. We can only process the multiple class special offer from 9:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday. WHAT’S AHEAD IN TERM 2! • West End Trip - Mid-term February - Our annual 2 night / 3 day trip to London. Dance classes at Pineapple Studios, two West shows, excursions and much more! • Feis Maitiu - February / March 2018. • IDTA Dance Exams – 26th - 30th March 2018. • ‘Broadway - A Celebration’ - 2nd - 7th April 2018. Our vocal students and the Montfort Youth Choir join forces to present the best of Broadway. • LAMDA Examinations Summer session - first 3 weeks of May 2018. • Drama Fever - 20th - 22nd April. Our drama students present a display of their work from the past two terms. A feast of drama, poetry, choral verse and short plays. • Applause 2018 - Our annual end of year showcase featuring all dance and musical theatre students at Cork Opera House on the 26th & 27th May 2018 for 4 performances. • London College of Music singing exams – 1st week of June 2018. • Summer Camps - running throughout July and August in our flagship studio in the South Ring Business Park. • BIG NEWS!!!! Our musical this Autumn will be LEGALLY BLONDE in the Everyman Theatre during the October mid-term break. We look forward to welcoming you back for term 2. Best regards Eileen Nolan / Trevor Ryan Directors

SLEEPING BEAUTY DVD DVD's are now available for all performances of our recent panto 'Sleeping Beauty' for only €10 plus €3.30 postage and packaging. DVD's can be purchased through the following link http://www.michaelmccarthyvideo.com/sleepingbeauty You should receive your copy of the DVD from the beginning of February onwards. This is a gorgeous keepsake of a wonderful show and one to enjoy for many years to come. We have worked with Michael for the last number of years and his recordings are top quality.

Auditions for Feis Maitiu Group Action Song ***************************************** This coming Sunday the 14th January we will be holding auditions for the Group Musical Theatre competition 13 years and under and 14 years and over. We have won both competitions for the past two years and are going for the hat-trick this year! We are looking for musical theatre students only aged between 11 - 13 yrs and 14 yrs and above. Please prepare a verse and chorus from any musical theatre or Disney show. The song must be sung a cappella. You must also arrive in your dance attire. There will only be one round of auditions this Sunday only. 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Dance audition (11-13 yrs) with Karen Walsh 6:00pm - 7:00pm Vocal audition (11-13 yrs) with Trevor Ryan 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Dance audition (14 yrs & above) with Karen Walsh 7:00pm - 8:00pm Vocal audition (11-13 yrs) with Trevor Ryan The competitions will be held on Sunday 4th March 3:00pm - 4:00pm (13 yrs and above) and Thursday the 8th March 6:15pm - 7:15pm (14 yrs and over) in the Father Matthew Hall. You will need to be available for rehearsals on three - four Sundays between now and the competition and also available for rehearsals over the mid-term break - the 16th, 17th and 18th Feb. The rehearsals will not clash with anyone travelling on the London trip. For those who are successful there will be a charge of €25 per student to cover the extra vocal and staging rehearsals. If you wish to attend the audition this Sunday please email your name and age to trevor@montfortcollege.com

Last batch of photos from 'The Sleeping Beauty'. Many thanks to Siobhan O' Leary for the fantastic photos.

More wonderful images of 'Sleeping Brauty' courtesy of Kate Sampson - not only an amazing dancer but photographer too!