Irish Association of Youth Orchestras

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras invites applications for the 16^th National Chamber Music Workshop from string, wind and brass players wishing to learn chamber music. Open to players from Grade 2 to Grade 5 standard, experience of chamber ensemble playing is not needed but players should be able to read music.

The workshop will take place in St Mary’s College, Galway on the weekend of 5 and 6 October 2013. Both residential and non-residential places are available. Accommodation will be in the college for those staying over. Meals will be provided for all players.

You can download the application form in Word or PDF format, or apply online at this link.

Camerata Ireland invites applications from outstanding young musicians to participate in the Clandeboye International Festival.

2013 Clandeboye Artists-in-Residence
Barry Douglas (Piano)
Erika Raum (Violin)
Andres Diaz (Cello)
Michel Lethiec (Clarinet)
Richard Watkins (FrenchHorn)
Ailish Tynan (Soprano)

Applications are invited from students of:
Piano, Violin, Cello, Woodwind, Brass & Voice (soprano)

More information can be found by downloading this PDF.

The Application Form is available here and the deadline for receipt of all application material by email or hard-copy is Wednesday 29th May 2013.

For further information or clarification please contact: Gavin O’Sullivan / masterclass@camerata-ireland.com / +353872456971

A record number of applications has been received for the 2013 Summer Strings Camp, to be held at St Agnes’ Primary School, Crumlin, from June 28th to July 5th, an important part of the annual programme of St Agnes’ School Violin & Orchestra project.

Once again the summer camp will be inter-generational. Seventeen string quartets and five double bass players will form the string orchestra eager to welcome Dr Sandra Dackow (www.sandradackow.com) who flies in from New Jersey USA in to conduct the summer camp orchestra. A highlight of the camp is the lunchtime concert on Thursday July 4th at 1:15 pm in Christ Church Cathedral. Dr Dackow has a busy globe-trotting career as a conductor and music educator and has visited Ireland to work with youth orchestras on development.

The core team of professional string players will be assisted by a young team of keen volunteers, all young string players. Dr Dackow has arranged a number of works for beginner, intermediate and advanced string players, including many pieces in the repertoire which will be rehearsed and performed in the summer camp. The players are used to seeing her name at the top of a page, and can’t wait to see her at the front of the orchestra with a baton in her hand!

Enquiries / contact – Joanna Crooks 087 274018

The 5th Annual Cello Meeting Ireland takes place in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, Co Donegal from 27-30th June 2013. It is hosted by the Donegal Chamber Music Society and the Donegal VEC Music Education Partnership.

It will feature cello and chamber music masterclasses and is open to cellists of all ages.

Download an application for the course here.

Newry Chamber Music is delighted to announce its inaugural Summer String Course, to be held in the beautiful village of Carlingford. Designed for talented amateur violinists, violists and cellists with a keen interest in chamber music, this 5 day course offers extensive tuition from some of Ireland’s leading performers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Applications are invited from persons over 18 who have reached a minimum playing standard of Grade 5 ABRSM or equivalent. Students will receive individual lessons, take part in group classes and workshops, small and large ensembles, and will have the opportunity to take part in informal and public concerts. The course timetable will allow for plenty of practice time and free time to relax or take excursions in this most beautiful part of Ireland.

There is much more information available on their website.

DYO’s annual summer school for chamber music, band and percussion takes place between 23rd June and 2 July 2013 at Aravon School in Bray, County Wicklow. Courses include sporting and other activities in addition to musical activities.

Senior Course for Strings, Brass and Wind

23 June – 28 June 2013

 Junior Course for String Players and Percussion

29 June – 2 July 2012

Non-DYO players are welcome to attend the courses.

Contact Lisa Scanlan on 01 276 0006 or

email: courses@dyo.ie

web: www.dyo.ie

The International Summer Music School 2013 will take place in Co. Offaly, Ireland from 17-25 August.

With advanced/pre-professional, senior and junior programmes that offer numerous opportunities for participants to study and perform, both as soloists and chamber musicians, in collaboration with an international cast of artist-performers, the International Summer Music School 2013 welcomes both local and international participants.

The daily timetable includes a variety of sessions including individualized instrumental and vocal instruction, chamber music and small group music-making, large vocal and instrumental ensemble collaborations, performance skills coaching and video-taping, instrumental and vocal technique workshops as well as daily recital performances by participants and faculty. All participants have the opportunity to perform in both informal and formal settings and to use these experiences to refine their performance preparation process. The goal: to develop the ease and fluidity so necessary for expressive performance.

The International Summer Music School has limited enrolment and maintains a quota system in order to ensure a balance of instruments for ensemble purposes. Apply here early to avoid disappointment . Alternatively, you can email them at internationalsummermusicschool@gmail.com

This year’s OURCHESTRA Summer Camp will take place from August 12th – 16th in the town of Esker, Co. Galway.

It’s an orchestral programme for players ages 12-17 years of age of grade 3-8 standard.

The course involves orchestral playing, chamber music, choir singing, improvisatoin, juggling, variety shows and will end in a final public concert.

The course is €220 which is an all inclusive, residential cost.

Contact athenrymusicschool@gmail.com or info@coole-music.com

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 summer orchestra academy, 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.

Final repertoire will be decided between the participants and the course director. Read the list from which repertoire will be selected here. Participants may also suggest alternative repertoire.

Apply online or download the application form in Microsoft Word or pdf format.

The Royal Irish Academy of Music invite you to their campus on Westland Row in Dublin’s city centre for a Summer Orchestral Course aimed at 14 – 20 year olds commencing July 8th 2013. Under the baton of experienced RIAM conductor James Cavanagh, this is a 5-day course with a difference and one you will not forget. It runs in conjunction with the IAYO Conducting Course and concludes with a performance on the final day. It is a non-residential course and the cost is €150.

Completed entry forms together with the course fee should be sent to the General Office by Friday 22nd 2012. Please mark envelopes “Orchestral Manoeuvres”, RIAM, 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2.

Students should be between the ages of 14 and 20. Grade 6 upwards is the standard required.

For more information visit the website.