What connections exist between SMS & the wider artistic community in Ireland?
Musicians come from their musical communities. After SMS they go back to work in September, on their day jobs. They take the spirit & experience of SMS with them, to Cork, Dublin and beyond. It’s like ‘viral’ marketing. The word gets out & on to others who may well join SMS. Music education all over Ireland benefits. For example, Artane Band [see them play] with whom SMS has close links, comes to Limerick for a week of their own Concert performances. The impact of SMS radiates out a fair bit. The musical connections also connect with educational networks. School teachers come to supervise & support students. There is an essential & strong connection with the international music community as well. SMS began with Bob Creech & friends from Canada & UK. Recently, the Norwegian connection has grown. For example, David Stewart is Canadian. He’s known Bob in Canada. He also has connections with Norway. He was leader of the Norwegian Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. There are so many countries i
