Ms Christian C Keenan B.Mus, H.Dip, M.A,Mus, CT ABRSM with Pedagogy, Teacher - Assessor Music Medals ABRSM
Position: Saxophone & RecorderChristian has been teaching Music since 1998 in a number of music schools, which has included a position at Maynooth School of Music (Piano and Flute). Christian has been involved with many county orchestras and has accompanied and taught music, both instrumental and state examinations in various schools throughout Ireland. In later years Christian has been the accompanist to Chrysallis' Montesorri & Afterschools French, Christmas and Summer concerts.
Studying flute under Billy Dunwoody (tutor of James Galway) Christian has received many commentaries and medals for her playing. Her greatest honour to date has been her performance for former President McAleese at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. Christian has also performed with orchestras in the Ulster hall and Kings Hall, Belfast. Her piano guidance was under Mrs Margaret Thompson, a highly regarded pianist in Ulster and teacher from the Belfast School of music. Christian was awarded many medals and certificates for her involvement in piano competitions and performance playing.Taking her music to a ' lighter' side Christian studied the Saxophone when she was 13 under Mr.Gerry Rice a highly acclaimed Jazz musician throughout Ireland. Christian studied both Classical and Jazz styles completing her exams when she was 17. After studying her 'A' levels at Dominican College,Fortwilliam, Belfast, Christian was accepted to N.U.I Maynooth to study her Bachelors Degree ( Honours ) in Music before going on to study for her Diploma. In 2001 Christian received her Masters Degree in Music ( Maynnooth & Queens University) . In the University orchestra, Christian played the flute and was appointed the Piccolo (with no formal training). She has played in Musicals in Belfast such as ‘Joseph’, ‘The King and I’ and ‘Calamity Jane’. In Dublin, Christian was the principle flautist in ’It’s Showtime’ and has been involved in numerous Wind Orchetras. She has also been involved with Share Music with Queens University, Belfast.
Christian’s dedication, enthusiasm and continual improvement to learn even more, saw Christian being awarded a Certificate of Teaching on Piano from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), a highly recognised and regarded music board worldwide. She was awarded this honour at an award ceremony held in the prestigious Wigmore Hall, London.
To add to her profile, Christian is also a Teacher - Assessor for the ABRSM. She trained in Belfast and can now offer Keenan School of Musics Pupils this fun and award winning Music Medals syllabus to the schools extensive list of music choice that is already offered. Keenan School of Music, Castleknock is the only school in IRELAND to offer these medals.
Christian is constantly updating her own music education yearly to bring even more exciting new material to the school.
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