
Music
Extra-Curricular music is thriving in Omagh Academy and we contribute to all public events in the School as well as participating in community events.
It’s hard work but also a lot of fun!
We have a vast range of musical opportunities available for our students.
Read about them below or keep up-to-date on our Facebook & Instagram pages!
Why not join us at one of music concerts and see the talented pupils of Omagh Academy in action.

Extra-Curricular Music
Junior Choir
Meets weekly on Monday lunchtimes (1.20pm) and is for pupils in Years 8-10. Mr Fyffe is conductor. The Junior Choir performs at our Christmas and Spring events.
Senior Choir
Meets weekly on Tuesday after school (3.30 – 4.30pm) and is for pupils in Years 11-14. Mrs Bingham is conductor. Senior Choir performs at several events throughout the year including, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Spring Concert.
Brass Band
Brass Band meets every week on Thursday after school, 3.30-4.45pm and is conducted by Mrs Bingham. All pupils receiving brass tuition in school are expected to attend. Brass Band perform at our events at Christmas and Spring. They also perform at concerts arranged by Strabane Brass Band and for many years took competed in the Brass Band League contests held in Strabane.
Academy Orchestra
The Orchestra is open to all pupils who receive instrumental tuition within school and it meets on Monday after school: 3.30pm – 4.30pm. The Orchestra performs at the Spring Concert. We have been known to have extra-long rehearsals with pizza delivered to keep us all in good form!!
Other ensembles which meet prior to concerts are:
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String Orchestra
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Woodwind Ensembles
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Bluegrass Group
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Rock Group
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Samba Band
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Percussion Ensemble
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African Drumming Ensemble
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‘The Lads’ vocal ensemble
Spring Concert
The Spring Concert is the showcase event for the Music Department! Taking place in March each year, over 200 pupils from Years 8 – 14 have the opportunity to display their talents in instrumental and vocal music. An exceptional night; in fact, a much-anticipated event in the Arts calendar within Omagh and the surrounding community. Tickets are available from the Box Office at the Strule Arts Centre.
** Date for 2023 = Thursday 9th March ‘Spring Serenade’ with performances at 2pm and 7.30pm.
Tickets are on sale now!!!
School Musicals
The Music Department plays a pivotal role in the production of school musicals. These performances have taken place in the Strule Arts Centre and play to packed houses. Check out the images in the school Prospectus, website and Facebook pages to relive these wonderful productions.
2013 ~ Oklahoma!
2016 ~ Our House
2018 ~ My Fair Lady
Music Trips
We enjoy going to concerts at the Strule Arts Centre, going to Belfast to see the Ulster Orchestra perform or watching shows at the Grand Opera House.
So far this year we’ve been to the Strule Arts Centre for:
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Sister Act
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Omagh Showbands Festival
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A Christmas Carol
Ulster Orchestra Concerts in the Ulster Hall, Belfast - in May 2022, November 2022 and we’ve booked for January 2023!
In January 2020 the GCSE and A-Level Music classes travelled to London for a 3-day trip. During their action-packed itinerary they squeezed in … a tour of the Royal Albert Hall, a tour of UK Parliament, took part in a choreography workshop in the West End, watched an evening performance of the West End musical ‘Matilda’, took part in a Balinese Gamelan workshop organised by the London Symphony Orchestra, shopping, coffee, meals and lots of fun!
We’re already plotting and planning our next adventure!!
Instrumental Tutors
Brass
Mr S Crooks - Wednesday
Mrs L Edwards - Thursday
Woodwind
Mrs A Hughes - Monday
Violin & Viola
Mrs M Quick - Tuesday & Wednesday
Cello
Mr V Yelamo - Monday
Guitar
Mr M McGlinn – Thursday
Piano
Mrs R Hanson – Thursday
Piping
Mr M Carmichael – Monday
Snare Drumming
Mr B Megoran – Tuesday
Voice
Mr Robertson – Friday
**More information is available on Extra-Curricular Page and through the Music Department Facebook page**
Diary Dates for 2021/22
December 2022
Instrumentalists perform at ‘Winter Wonderland’, Omagh (Date TBC)
Wednesday 7th December – Omagh Library at 2.30pm
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Celebrate Christmas! – a musical reflection for the Christmas season.
St Columba’s Church, Omagh - 7.30pm
Charity Collection in support of Air Ambulance NI
Thursday 15th December 2022
Brass Band perform at Strule Arts Centre – as guests of Strabane Brass Band.
Tickets available from the Box Office/Website of Strule Arts Centre.
Thursday 9th March 2023
Spring Serenade - Spring Concert
Strule Arts Centre, Omagh with performances at 2pm and 7.30pm
Tickets available from the Box Office/Website of Strule Arts Centre.
What other events will we squeeze in during 2022-23?
Make sure you follow our Facebook & Instagram pages to find out more!