Boogie Bugs

07/10/2024

It's Wainfest Week!

It's Wainfest Week!

Kicking things off we'll have the fantastic Bernie from Boogie Bugs calling in to Spraoi tomorrow & Thursday for some music fun so be sure to bring your little ones along from 12pm - 1pm in Unit 6, suitable for 0-5yrs 🎶

Bookings are open here for Tuesday: https://spraoi-agus-sport.classforkids.io/info/5321
Or here for Thursday: https://spraoi-agus-sport.classforkids.io/info/5404

01/10/2024

October sessions begin this Thursday x

27/09/2024

It's not quite time for us to start singing Christmas songs yet, buuuuut we'd love your suggestions for our Christmas concert. Children at the Music Box Singers class will also be able to give their suggestions at class this Wednesday.

The Music Box Singers meet in The Exchange on Wednesdays 5-6pm. This class is for ages 6 - 13 and is currently accepting new members! PM to join us

27/09/2024

Last call this week for beginners guitar in The Exchange in Buncrana. Music Box Singers are still also accepting new members for now, so get in touch to bring some music into your kids lives this Autumn/Winter. Music Box singers are aged 6 - 13 and guitarists are age 7+.

24/09/2024

The Music Box is coming back to Drumfries Sliabh Sneacht Centre from next week!! Music Box Singers age 6 - 14 at 4pm, and Beginners Guitar age 7+ at 5pm. There's also a baby/toddler music class beginning on Fridays at 9.30am from October 4th.
MUSIC BOX SINGERS: Singing technique, recording, performances, concerts and a great social gathering
BEGINNERS GUITAR: Learning the absolute basics and moving on quickly to chords and songs, this class is a great introduction to lots of different kinds of music, with performance possibilities by next Summer!
Boogie Bugs 0-3yrs is a wonderful mix of music, movement and sensory activities to share with your wee one. Pay weekly for October, and monthly blocks thereafter. PM for a place.
PM to book or for more information.

10/09/2024

Sign ups on Wednesday at 5pm in The Exchange Inishowen, or at our new class starting in the Sliabh Sneacht Centre on October 1st. PM for more information.

10/09/2024

Music classes starting in the Sliabh Sneacht Centre from Oct. PM to book and check the poster for full details x

04/09/2024

🌟🪇HERE COME THE BABIES!! 🎶
Yes, early yrs music for 0-3yrs resumes tomorrow (THURS 9.45AM)

🌟🪇We’ve had some amazing 0-3yrs Boogie Bugs classes over the past 15 years, so after all this time, it's good to take a moment and remember why we sing so much with our babies, and why doing that together is so beneficial. There’s so much more to this experience that just singing Wheels on the Bus – though that’s great fun too! Everything we do is based on fun, social interaction and helping our kids learn and grow. Doing it with the people they love and regularly sing and play with just makes it full of love too!
🌟🪇It’s motor skills, it’s spatial awareness, it’s literacy, it’s speech, it’s expression, it’s social, it’s gaining confidence, it’s learning what it means to work within a group. It's hello, goodbye and all the social queues we all had to learn when we were little.
🌟🪇Of course it’s also full of song and dance, colour and activity, bubbles, parachutes, scarves, sensory activities and lots of laughter! 🎶
🌟🪇You as the adult, play a huge part in our 0-3 class, particularly in terms of what you and your child will get out of it, so it’s important to us that you are relaxed and enjoying things too. We may even bribe you with a wee cuppa before we start to get you settled in. Also, I’m very aware that on busy mornings, parents may not even see a cup of tea or coffee before they leave the house!!
🌟🪇The best way to get the most out of class for both of you is to make sure you stay engaged in what’s happening and stay in the moment with the music and your child. This is a very social occasion, but if we get completely caught up in chatting to our neighbour, we lose out on the benefits of doing this class together.
🌟🪇Snacks and toys from home are best left in the car, they usually attract plenty of wee ones that would also like your snack and your toy so unless you brought enough for everyone, it can be distracting. Of course babies need to eat when they need to eat, so by all means feed those babas! 🎶
🌟🪇Otherwise, get comfy – have that wee cuppa before we start and settle in for a lovely time shared with your child. It’s hard to get free time, to find activities to share so young, and music is one thing that reaches across all ages and generations. You’ll hear songs that you sang when you were little and lots of new songs to share together. We incorporate lots of different sounds and activities to keep everyone interested and if there’s anything you think we should add or change, we’d love to hear that too!🎶🎶❤⭐️🌟🪇

04/09/2024

We are back with a bang, and our Music Box Singers have an exciting season ahead, with practice for a recording project getting under way. Recording is a wonderful confidence building exercise and is a great way to introduce children to another aspect of the music world. Join us! PM for places and more info. I'd love if you'd share with any junior singers out there too!

04/09/2024

The Music Box is our vibrant music school – filled with sound, opportunity, support, communication, collaboration and fun. We really do focus on the big picture – creating a life long love of many different types of music, creating opportunities in writing and recording to show children that music should be accessible to everyone. We put all the hard work into performances throughout the year. Aside from seasonal workshops in songwriting, guitar, ukulele and early yrs music & crafts, our weekly classes run with the school year through our Boogie Bugs Early Years Music & Movement groups, Group Guitar Class & Group Singing.

As Autumn rolls in, there are lots of classes and groups to choose from in Inishowen. If you’re looking for opportunities in Music, you can check out The Music Box at The Exchange in Buncrana…

02/09/2024

Classes are all back this wee

29/08/2024

🌟🪇Calling all Babies! 🎶

🌟🪇We’ve had some amazing 0-3yrs Boogie Bugs classes over the past 15 years, so after all this time, it's good to take a moment and remember why we sing so much with our babies, and why doing that together is so beneficial. There’s so much more to this experience that just singing Wheels on the Bus – though that’s great fun too! Everything we do is based on fun, social interaction and helping our kids learn and grow. Doing it with the people they love and regularly sing and play with just makes it full of love too!

🌟🪇It’s motor skills, it’s spatial awareness, it’s literacy, it’s speech, it’s expression, it’s social, it’s gaining confidence, it’s learning what it means to work within a group. It's hello, goodbye and all the social queues we all had to learn when we were little.

🌟🪇Of course it’s also full of song and dance, colour and activity, bubbles, parachutes, scarves, sensory activities and lots of laughter! 🎶

🌟🪇You as the adult, play a huge part in our 0-3 class, particularly in terms of what you and your child will get out of it, so it’s important to us that you are relaxed and enjoying things too. We may even bribe you with a wee cuppa before we start to get you settled in. Also, I’m very aware that on busy mornings, parents may not even see a cup of tea or coffee before they leave the house!!

🌟🪇The best way to get the most out of class for both of you is to make sure you stay engaged in what’s happening and stay in the moment with the music and your child. This is a very social occasion, but if we get completely caught up in chatting to our neighbour, we lose out on the benefits of doing this class together.

🌟🪇Snacks and toys from home are best left in the car, they usually attract plenty of wee ones that would also like your snack and your toy so unless you brought enough for everyone, it can be distracting. Of course babies need to eat when they need to eat, so by all means feed those babas! 🎶

🌟🪇Otherwise, get comfy – have that wee cuppa before we start and settle in for a lovely time shared with your child. It’s hard to get free time, to find activities to share so young, and music is one thing that reaches across all ages and generations. You’ll hear songs that you sang when you were little and lots of new songs to share together. We incorporate lots of different sounds and activities to keep everyone interested and if there’s anything you think we should add or change, we’d love to hear that too!🎶🎶❤⭐️🌟🪇

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🌟🪇Looking forward, as always, to our next 0-3yrs block of classes and to seeing all your wee ones enjoying the music and action! 🎶

19/08/2024

Messages are all replied to, but pls get in touch if you think I've missed you. All online registration forms are received and registered thanks!
Here's the registration form link for The Guitar Academy or The Music Box Singers https://forms.gle/hgtFGXVfGo5f9Kez7

PLS PM FOR BOOGIE BUGS 3-6yrs WAITING LIST. PREVIOUS STUDENTS PLACES ARE STILL HELD X

19/08/2024

If you’re looking for opportunities in Music, you can check out The Music Box at The Exchange in Buncrana.

Classes range from early years music for parents/caregivers and babies/toddlers, to Boogie Bugs for 3-6yrs, The Music Box Singers 6-14yrs, and The Guitar Academy for 7yrs +.

In addition the very popular Inishowen Choir of ages returns on Sept 18th with performances planned at Halloween and Christmas – this is an intergenerational choir and open to all singing levels and all ages. Practice is 6.30 – 7.30pm in The Exchange. Fee is a small weekly donation to cover expenses. Come along on the night – no booking required!

Also we are delighted to welcome the return of The Lullaby Project – a project in collaboration with Carnegie Hall, it is built around creating strong bonds between new parents and their babies through bespoke lullabies created together

As Autumn rolls in, there are lots of classes and groups to choose from in Inishowen. If you’re looking for opportunities in Music, you can check out The Music Box at The Exchange in Buncrana…

16/08/2024

The "Harmonious Creations: Music and Art for Wellbeing" workshop for children aged 7-12 spans two days, each session lasting two hours. On the first day, children listen to instrumental music, and create canvas paintings inspired by the emotions the music evokes. The second day includes an interactive drum circle to explore rhythm, followed by clay modeling where kids sculpt forms inspired by the beats. Both days end with a gallery-style sharing session and reflection, designed to foster creativity and emotional expression through the blend of music and art.

12/08/2024

A lovely relaxing experience awaits before the back to school rush kicks in. This is music & art for wellbeing for ages 7-12. Two afternoons spent with music & creativity. Next Wed/Thur 4-6pm. PM to book x