The Tom Crean Society

 

Dr. Rachel Holstead making sound recordings at sea during the Society 2006 trip to the Antarctic Peninsula.

In October 2004 Dr. Rachel Holstead, was asked by the Tom Crean Society to compose a piece of music to preserve and promote the memory of Tom Crean. Members of the Society had previously heard Rachels wonderful musical/video composition remembering the life of the Blasket Islanders and another piece related to the Vikings and the Tune Ships, please visit Rachels site for more information on her work at www.rachelholstead.com .  During the December 12th 2005, midwinter dinner at the Brandon Hotel Tralee, Rachel spoke and officially launched this wonderful project fit to commemorate Tom Crean, Antarctic hero.
Rachel joined the Society trip to Antarctica in 2006 and availed of the many opportunities to make recordings for possible use in the project. While on board the Polar Star in Antarctica Rachel spoke by live link to the gathering at the prestigious
Waterfront Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland about were she was and her part in this exciting project. There were birthday celebrations taking place for Mozarts 250th.
Currently the project is waiting for secure sufficient funding of 20,000 euros in order for Rachel to devote the time to the composition. If you would like to make a donation to this project and have your name credited for your contribution please email us at info@tomcrean.com and we will forward details, no donation too small or too big.