St. Broghan's National School Music Collaborative
Emsona LIVE
Harmonising Generations
The Emsona LIVE Music Collaborative
In County Kildare, a unique symphony is being composed—not just of notes, but of voices, generations, and shared heritage. The Emsona LIVE – St. Broghans National School Music Collaborative exemplifies the transformative power of inclusive arts education.
This project is a holistic ecosystem, not a single event. It begins months in advance, driven by the dedicated preparation of classroom teachers and 50 students (aged 5–8). Established by Adele O’Dwyer in 2022, the Emsona music programme empowers educators to teach music fluency regardless of their prior experience. Throughout the school year, teachers utilise tailored resources to build a solid foundation of confidence and skill. This rigorous, year-long groundwork is the engine that fuels the collaborative magic to come.
The initiative converges when these prepared classrooms meet a diverse ensemble of professional musicians. This multi-faceted collaboration bridges the gap between educator, learner, and artist. Students transition from passive observers to active creators alongside mentors who guide them in interpreting emotion through song and instrument. The project culminates in a public performance and display of creative work on 10 June.
Emsona LIVE proves that when teachers, students, and artists unite, music becomes a universal language connecting us all.
St. Broghan's National School, located in Bracknagh, Rathangan in County Kildare, is a Catholic primary school serving boys and girls from the local community. The school takes its name from St. Broghan, a 7th-century monk who established a monastery in the nearby area of Clonsast, connecting the school to a rich local heritage that spans over 1,400 years.
Emsona, Founder
Based in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland, Adele is a cellist, composer and educator with a varied musical career spanning 4 decades. The focus of Adele’s current work is on the creation of opportunities to break down barriers that limit music-learning participation. Emsona LIVE represents one element in that quest.
Embrace the journey,
Embody the music,
Empower the artist.
A Lifetime of Music