John McIvor appointed as manager of Donegal ETB music service

John McIvor has been appointed as the manager of the Donegal ETB music service, effective immediately. 

The appointment follows the departure of the previous manager, Martin McGinley, last year.

Originally from Letterkenny, John previously worked as the project administrator with the music service. Before that, John worked in the UK as a music agent, promoter and tour manager for many international touring artists.

Donegal Music Education Partnership, which is based in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, provides music tuition across Donegal, believing that music has the potential to make a vital contribution to everyone’s life. 

The primary objective of the partnership is to have accessible music lessons for everyone at a reasonable cost. It provides instrument hire for new students and runs workshops, ensembles and choirs to help develop students’ musical and social skills. DMEP instrumental and performing groups include the Donegal Junior String Orchestra, the Donegal Chamber Orchestra and the Donegal Youth Orchestra. Its choirs include the Donegal Youth Choir and the Letterkenny Junior Choir.

“I am delighted to take up the role of Music Development Manager with Donegal ETB,” John said. “Music has the power to enrich lives and strengthen communities throughout Donegal. I look forward to working with all our partners, young people and schools across the county to develop opportunities and ensure that music education is accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for all.”

Donegal Music Education Partnership Manager John McIvor with ETB’s Director of Schools, Dr Martin Gormley

Congratulating John on his appointment, Dr Martin Gormley, Director of Schools with Donegal ETB, who also oversees the management of the music service, said: “On behalf of Donegal ETB, I warmly congratulate Mr John McIvor on his appointment as Music Development Manager. John brings a wealth of experience, passion, and creativity to this role, and I am confident that under his leadership our music programmes will continue to grow and inspire young people and communities across Donegal.

“I wish to acknowledge the developmental work done by our previous manager, Martin McGinley, over the past nine years.”

The music service can be contacted by calling 074 9176293 or emailing musiceducation@donegaletb.ie

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