Glaoch : A Call, Shout. 

In partnership with the Clare Arts Office and Creative Ireland, Glaoch! is a commissioned recording project that aims at amplifying the voices of national school children in Clare.  A transmission of young thoughts and opinions as recorded waves.  Artist/producer John Lillis was invited to work with local national schools in Clare to develop two unique podcast shows - created, directed and presented by primary school students.  

This is the 3rd class students of Ennis National School.

Glaoch! Ennis National School Podcast 2021

Glaoch : A Call, Shout. 

In partnership with the Clare Arts Office and Creative Ireland, Glaoch! is a commissioned recording project that aims at amplifying the voices of national school children in Clare.  A transmission of young thoughts and opinions as recorded waves.  Artist/producer John Lillis was invited to work with local national schools in Clare to develop two unique podcast shows - created, directed and presented by primary school students.  

This is the 5th and 6th class students of Broadford National School.

Glaoch! Broadford National School Podcast 2021

5th and 6th class of the Broadford and Kilbane National School, as part of the artist in schools residency with Clare Arts Office.

The Broadford Kids - 'Lets Plant More Trees'

Produced by the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class students of Kilbehenny National School as part of the Creative Schools program with the Arts Council.

Kilbehenny National School - 'The Kilbehenny Way'

Artist in schools residency project with the students of Burrane National school in Co. Clare.  This project was hosted by the Blast residency program.

Burrane National School - 'We Love Our Land'

A Clare Conversation - A podcast produced and presented by the students of Clouna National School in Co. Clare.  The students worked with local historian Tom Barry to explore folklore and storytelling, and also engaged in a digital conversation with Pat Carroll, Mary Hurley and Bridie Davoren, who are currently patients in the Ennistymon Community Hospital.  The podcast was co-produced and recorded with John Lillis, as part of the Blast Residency and the Clare Education Centre.

Clouna NS - A  Clare Conversation

St. Anne's School, Ennis - '2 Jacket Ali'

Song written, performed and produced by Mr. Quinn's class of students in the Kildysart National School.  As part of the Blast artist in schools residency, with producer John Lillis.

Kildysart - Blast Residency Project

Recorded, written and produced by the students of Bodyke National School in collaboration with artist John Lillis as part of the Blast Artist Residency Project with the Clare Education Centre.

Bodyke National School - Blast Residency Project

Recorded, written and produced by the students of Mountshannon National School in collaboration with artist John Lillis as part of the Blast Artist Residency Project with the Clare Education Centre.

Mountshannon School - Blast Residency Project

Recorded, written and produced by the students of the Ennis Educate Together National School in collaboration with artist John Lillis, as part of the Blast Artist Residency Project with the Clare Education Centre.

EETNS - Blast Residency Project

All Voices is a podcast exploring the idea of a developing growth mindset.  Recorded, written and produced by Mr. Walsh's 6th students in Ennis National School, in collaboration with artist John Lillis, as part of the Blast Artist Residency Project with the Clare Education Centre.

ENS - All Voices Podcast - Blast Project Residency

Written and performed by the student rapper 2 Jacket Ali in St Anne's School in Ennis, Co. Clare as part of the Embrace artist residency award supported by the Clare Arts Office.

2 Jacket Ali - Bussin' Bussin'

'Lore Of Killaloe' is a recorded program by the students of Killaloe Boys National School which explores the folklore and traditions that have existed in Killaloe in Co. Clare through the years.  Special thanks to local historian Una Kearse and fisherman John Kelly for their interview contributions.  The project was part of the Creative Schools initiative, overseen by arts associate Helen Blackhearst and teacher Elaine White.  The resident artist working in collaboration with the young people on the project was John Lillis.

'Lore Of Killaloe' Recorded Show With Killaloe Boys School

Historical look at the town of Cooraclare in Co. Clare, created by the students, Miss Hehir and Blast resident artist John Lillis.  Guest interview with historian Senan Lillis.

Cooraclare History Project

Recorded in 2019 with the 5th class students of Ennis National School as part of the Teacher Artist Partnership with the Clare Education Centre.

'B.N.S. Anthem' - 5th Class Broadford National School, 2019

Recorded in 2020 with the 3rd class students of Broadford National School as part of the Teacher Artist Project project with the Clare Education Centre.

'An Bac Laidhre' - 3rd Class Broadford National School, 2019.

Glaoch! is a school recording project for young children developed by producer John Lillis.  The project looks at creativity, expression and technology with an artist-led approach, and introduces young people to the techniques used in song-writing and recording.  Glaoch! is a service available to primary schools and educational centres in Ireland.  Typical sessions last 2 hours and run for 4 - 6 weeks.  
John Lillis is an award-winning musician and producer based in Clare.  A member of the Teaching Council of Ireland, he has worked in all levels of education and has a background and training in Youthwork and Art Therapy.
For more details, please contact johnlillismusic@gmail.com
Glaoch! is a commissioned work by the Clare Arts Office and Creative Schools program, and funded by Creative Ireland.

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