Irish Association of Youth Orchestras

 IAYO Conducting Workshops 2013

Royal Irish Academy of Music

Director: Robert Houlihan

Monday 08 – Friday 12 July 2013

Conducting workshops for youth orchestra conductors will be held at the Royal Irish Academy of Music to run alongside their Summer Orchestra Academy. Participants will avail of tuition in baton technique and score preparation along with opportunities to observe sectional and full rehearsals with the RIAM Orchestral Manoeuvres orchestra, conducted by James Cavanagh. The course is for mixed ability / experience. Participants may choose to prepare all of the chosen repertoire or a smaller selection that reflects their present ability to prepare music. Find out more here.

ConCorda 20th Anniversary Reunion

2013 marks the 20th anniversary of ConCorda. We reckon this is a fantastic reason to meet, catch-up and play some music. The response so far has been amazing with lots of positive feedback, so spread the word and share your ideas. Close to 500 musicians have attended the course over the 20 years. We need YOUR help to spread the word.

For more information, visit the ConCorda Reunion webpage or Facebook group.

ConCorda 2013

ConCorda is an international chamber music course for string players held in the picturesque Irish city of Kilkenny. Now in its twenthieth year, ConCorda offers advanced string players aged between 14 and 21 an inspiring and transforming musical experience in chamber music, string orchestra and music improvisation. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to study chamber music intensively at a very high level with a staff of Irish and International tutors including members of the Irish Chamber Orchestra. ConCorda is directed by Honorary Director Hugh Maguire, Artistic Director Adrian Petcu and Course Director, the Irish Chamber Orchestra’s own Joachim Roewer.

The closing date for applications is Friday 31st May 2013. You can find more information on the course and how to apply here.

NYOI Summer Course and Proms

The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland will hold their summer course this year in Kilkenny College from July 21st to 29th. This will encompass the NYOI Proms, where they will perform the 2nd Symphony by Sibelius, Verdi’s Operatic Highlights and Bingham’sCelticity.

More information can be found at the NYOI website.

Saturday 27th July in WIT College Hall, Waterford

Tickets available from www.garterlane.ie

Sunday 28th July in University Concert Hall, Limerick

Tickets available from www.uch.ie

Monday 29th July in The National Concert Hall, Dublin

Tickets available from www.nch.ie

Summer Youth Music Courses

There are a number of youth music courses being offered throughout Ireland this summer. They offer a wide variety of activities and there is a course for all skill levels and instruments. You can find them all at this link.