Music - Community Music

Key programme benefits to future students

Students attain practical perspectives and hands-on experiences in the emerging field of Community Music in conjunction with developing the skills required to realise projects from their inception to their final execution.



Students will develop workshop skills, practical management and all other skills necessary for this work.



Students will receive comprehensive grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to function as a successful community musician in a range of contexts.



Key Fact: The course includes content such as new music skills, groupwork, fundraising, evaluation, project development and entrepreneurism that aid graduates in their work as Community Musicians.

Programme Content

Autumn Semester

• Community Music Skills 1

• Community Music in Context

• Independent Study 1

• Colloquium 1



Spring Semester

• Community Music Skills 2

• Community Music Project

• Critical Contexts for Arts Management and Cultural Policy

• Independent Study 2

• Colloquium 2



Summer Semester

• 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 and interview will be required in all cases. Additional audio, visual or written material may be required.



Garda clearance is also required for this programme.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Orchestral outreach, Prison and Probation Service, Schools, Day Care settings, health settings, Youth Service, Local Authority, Arts Councils, Adult Education, Multicultural Arts groups.