'The Discovery of Music and Sound' is an exciting new Music Program devised for the 2nd phase of the 'Cultural Ireland' creative journey. The Music/Creativity Program is a 12-session cycle. The curriculum resources are published on CD's, CD ROM and on this project website

The first phase of this project focused on Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Irish music while the current phase focuses on Music and Creativity in the wider context. Additional learning journeys are planned for the Visual Arts, Film, TV/Radio, Literature, Sports and Science.

This music program was devised, designed, produced and directed by Áinne Burke in consultation with teachers in the program, Ronan Doherty, Niamh Coffey and the Steering Committee members Michael Hallissy and Marie Martin.

Cultural Ireland

Cultural Ireland is a collaborative initiative to promote, develop and foster creative learning using ICT tools. It is a joint initiative of the Departments of Education, Northern Ireland, the Department of Education and Science, the Republic of Ireland and the Department of Education in the United States of America

The Western Education Library Board (WELB) in Northern Ireland, the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) in the Republic of Ireland and The John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in the USA implement and direct this exciting project, on behalf on their respective jurisdictions. The project aims to explore and develop creative programs for schools through the use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in each of the three jurisdictions.

The Management Committee

Mr Joe Martin, Chief Executive, WELB
Mr Jerome Morrissey, Director NCTE
Mr Derek Gordon, Vice president for Education, KCPA
Marie Martin, International Officer, WELB
Michael Hallissy, National Co-ordinator of Interactive Software in the Curriculum, NCTE

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