Music teachers should book now if they want to take a Leaving Cert class to hear a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland of Beethoven's Symphony No 8 on Friday, January 9th, next year. An added feature will be a talk before the concert by Kasper de Roo, the orchestra's principal conductor since 1994. For information on special student prices phone (01) 208 2977 or (01) 208 2773.