IAYO has been a long-time advocate of the benefits of chamber music and has run a chamber music weekend course for over twenty years in addition to more recent support for the ConCorda Chamber Music Course. We have had the pleasure of having some of the students from the first course in Donegal return to tutor on courses in Kilkenny and Laois. We support chamber music playing because:
- Chamber music increases players’ standard and ability to play their instrument in ensembles.
- It increases their independence and commitment to their playing.
- It helps their teamwork and social skills both in music and in general.
- They have lots of fun and make new friends.
The IAYO National Chamber Music Workshops are weekend residential courses for junior strings, woodwind and brass. The course changes location every two years in order to bring the experience of chamber music playing and music courses to new players and new areas.
IAYO National Chamber Music Workshops 2024
IAYO will hold its annual National Chamber Music Workshops on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 October 2024 at Rosary College, Crumlin, Dublin.
Under the direction of Katharine Mac Mághnuis, this weekend course is suitable for strings, woodwind and brass players from grades 2 – 5 (or equivalent standard), experience of chamber ensemble playing is not needed but players should be able to read music.
Cost: €120.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 27 September 2024.
Please apply via the online form here.
This course will be non-residential. It is best to apply for this course as a quartet of ready-made chamber ensemble. However, groups will also be formed from individual applications based on standard and age. If you want to be in a group with specific friends while on the course, do let us know on the application form.
Players will be asked to bring a packed lunch with them. Snacks will be provided.
