Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland provides exceptional performance opportunities for young people, coupled with orchestral training which is second to none. If you are a young musician between the ages of 13 and 24 years, who is passionate about music, not afraid of hard work and commitment and wants to work with like-minded young people, now is your chance to become part of one of Ireland’s leading cultural initiatives.

More info at peaceproms.com.

CBOI members get the incredible opportunity to perform in the Peace Proms Arena Tour each spring. This involves up to 15 concerts with audiences in excess of 60,000 people. Concerts take place in iconic arenas including the SSE Arena, Belfast; the Simmonscourt Arena, RDS, Dublin; Limerick University Sports Arena; Waterford Arena; Galway University Sports Arena, and the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

The CBOI accepts members from every county in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants should be between 13 and 24 years. Rehearsals take place on 3 Sundays per month from August to January, in Coláiste Chu Chulainn, Dundalk. Concerts take place at weekends from January to March. Commitment is a key requirement. CBOI is in recess from mid-March until August to facilitate members taking school & college exams.

The minimum standard requirement is Grade 5 RIAM or ABRSM with honours.

Applicants will be asked to submit a video audition. For your audition, you should prepare two contrasting pieces (preferably of contrasting tempo) at the appropriate level.

New applicants should be in a position to join from Monday, 28 July 2025. The non-residential summer workshop is from Monday, 28 July to Friday, 1 August, inclusive, and is compulsory for all members.

Application closing date Monday, 30 June 2025.

Email cboisharon@gmail.com with any queries.