Published: Fri 15 Mar 2013, 9:37 AM

Last updated: Fri 15 Mar 2013, 9:45 AM

The Roscommon County Youth Orchestra pictured on the steps of the National Concert Hall before their recent performance.

Roscommon County Youth Orchestra performs at National Concert Hall

Published: Fri 15 Mar 2013, 9:37 AM

Last updated: Fri 15 Mar 2013, 9:45 AM

The Roscommon County Youth Orchestra performed recently at the National Concert Hall as part of the Association of Irish Youth Orchestras Annual Festival.

The orchestra has members from across county Roscommon, as well as from Athlone and Moate. They are tutored and conducted by Natalia Gorovenco, Monksland; Gerry Lacey, Bealnamulla and Cathal Roche from Sligo.

The Roscommon County Youth Orchestra are to be honoured by Roscommon County Council with a civic reception March 28 in the Roscommon Arts Centre.

Check out their performance at the National Concert Hall on youtube.

http://youtu.be/cx0zQbqJy80

http://youtu.be/VKonfbdcrug

Published: Fri 15 Mar 2013, 9:37 AM

Last updated: Fri 15 Mar 2013, 9:45 AM

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