Music - Classical String Performance

Key programme benefits to future students

Students receive weekly individual lessons from Irish Chamber Orchestra principals, regular technique classes, weekly chamber music classes and a number of other weekly specialized workshops and sessions.



Specialised tuition is offered in a wide range of performance practice aspects including audition techniques, orchestral excerpts, baroque and contemporary music styles, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, self-marketing and performance anxiety.



In addition to the core skills an eclectic range of elective subjects are offered, including multimedia, improvisation, traditional Irish, gamelan, somatic movement, composition and many more.



Key Fact: Students are given opportunities to perform in chamber ensembles with members of the Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO), and automatically qualify for a place on the twice yearly Irish Chamber Orchestra Academy project.

Year 1



Autumn Modules

• Technique, Repertoire and Style 1

• Ensemble 1

• Writing and Documentation of Arts Practice 1

• Elective



Spring Modules

• Technique, Repertoire and Style 2

• Ensemble 2

• Elective



Year 2



Autumn Modules

• Technique, Repertoire and Style 3

• Ensemble 3

• Elective



Spring Modules

• Final Presentation

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.



The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview. 



Additional materials may be requested at the discretion of the course director.



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

2 years full time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Our graduates are employed as professional musicians, soloists, chamber musicians or as members of professional orchestras and ensembles. Many graduates are in teaching positions up to third level in their respective countries while others are pursuing further studies or completing their doctorates.