New Manager Appointed to Donegal ETB Music Service

Person standing in front of a sign on a wall — *Newly appointed Donegal Music Education Partnership Manager John McIvor.*

Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John McIvor as the new Manager of its music service, Donegal Music Education Partnership (DMEP). This follows the departure of its previous manager Martin McGinley last year.

Originally from Letterkenny, John previously worked as the project administrator with the music service. Prior to that, John worked in the UK as a music agent, promoter and tour manager for many international touring artists.

Donegal Music Education Partnership, which is based in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, provides music tuition across Co Donegal, believing that music has the potential to make a vital contribution to everyone’s life.

The primary objective of the partnership is to have accessible music lessons for everyone at a reasonable cost.

It provides instrument hire for new students and runs workshops, ensembles and choirs to help develop students’ musical and social skills. DMEP instrumental and performing groups include the Donegal Junior String Orchestra, the Donegal Chamber Orchestra and the Donegal Youth Orchestra. Its choirs include the Donegal Youth Choir and the Letterkenny Junior Choir.

Speaking about his appointment, John said, “I am delighted to take up the role of Music Development Manager with Donegal ETB. Music has the power to enrich lives and strengthen communities throughout Donegal. I look forward to working with all our partners, young people and schools across the county to develop opportunities and ensure that music education is accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for all.”

Two men shaking hands — *Newly appointed Donegal Music Education Partnership Manager John McIvor with Donegal ETB’s Director of Schools, Dr Martin Gormley.*

Congratulating John on his appointment, Dr Martin Gormley, Director of Schools with Donegal ETB, who also oversees the management of the music service, said: “On behalf of Donegal ETB, I warmly congratulate Mr. John McIvor on his appointment as Music Development Manager. John brings a wealth of experience, passion, and creativity to this role, and I am confident that under his leadership our music programmes will continue to grow and inspire young people and communities across Donegal.”

“I wish to acknowledge the developmental work done by our previous manager, Martin McGinley, over the past nine years.”

The music service can be contacted by calling 074 9176293 or emailing musiceducation@donegaletb.ie.

John takes up his appointment with immediate effect.