🎶 Music at Greenisland Primary School

At Greenisland Primary School, we are proud to offer a rich and varied music programme supported by our dedicated Peripatetic Music Staff. Over 50 children receive instrumental lessons on a weekly basis, developing their musical skills and confidence under the expert guidance of:

• 🎺 Mrs. S. Gillan – Brass and Woodwind Tutor

• 🎻 Mrs. S. Shepherd – Violin Tutor

• 🎹 Mrs. H. Calderwood – Brass and Piano Tutor

• 🎸 Mr. M. Rankin – Guitar and Ukulele

🎶 Musical Evening 2026 🎶

Our annual Musical Evening was a fantastic celebration of the talent, confidence and creativity of our pupils. Families and friends were treated to an evening of music, poetry and performance, with pupils showcasing the results of months of hard work and dedication.

🌟 Highlights of the Evening

The programme featured a wonderful variety of performances including:

- 🎤 Choir performances

- 🎻 String Ensemble 

- 🎺 Brass Ensemble

- 🎷 Woodwind Ensemble

- 🎸 Ukulele Ensemble

- 🎼 Orchestra performances

- 📖 Poetry and verse speaking

We were especially proud of our solo performers, who performed with great confidence and musicality:

- 🎶 Sophie Cole – Cat Walk

- 🎶 Louisa Leopold – Little Dance

- 🎶 Ivanna Reejan – John Ryan’s Polka

- 🎶 Madeline Nevins – We Have a New Governor

- 🎶 Judah Wilson – Black Cat Rag

- 🎶 Isabella Nelson – Hoe Down

- 🎶 Clara Leopold – Hallelujah

A special mention also goes to our talented poetry readers:

- 📚 Mollie Bunting

- 📚 Lucy Bowers

- 📚 Leia Getty

- 📚 Rosa Wylie

👏 Thank You

Events like this would not be possible without the dedication and support of so many staff, tutors and accompanists.

We would like to sincerely thank:

- 🎼 Mrs. Gillan

- 🎼 Mr. Stocker

- 🎼 Mr. Rankin

- 🎼 Mrs. Shepherd

- 🎼 Mrs. Calderwood

for their continued encouragement, expertise and preparation of the pupils throughout the year.

Special thanks also to:

- 🎹 Mr. Blair and Mr. Lovell for accompanying performances throughout the evening

- 🎤 Mrs. Stocker, Mr. Milligan and Mrs. Beattie for their support and contributions to the programme

- 💙 All staff and families who helped make the evening such a success

Most importantly, congratulations to every pupil who took part. Their enthusiasm, commitment and courage to perform made the evening a memorable occasion for everyone who attended.

Well done to all involved! 👏🎶