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

• Creative Process 1



Spring Modules

• Technique, Repertoire and Style 2

• Ensemble 2

• Creative Process 2



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Technique, Repertoire and Style 3

• Ensemble 3

• Elective



Spring Modules

• Final Presentation

Primary degree in a suitable discipline with first or second class honours or an approved equivalent qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland), or an equivalent capability based on prior professional experience.

A performance audition, either in person or through audio or video recording, is required for all applicants.

An interview will be required in all cases.

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

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.