Residential and Summer Courses

This is the current list of residential and summer courses for young instrumentalists in Ireland during 2023.

If we have missed your course, or the details are not correct, please send the information to info@iayo.ie.

ConCorda Chamber Music Course for Strings

ConCorda is an exciting international chamber music course for young string musicians supported by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras, the Irish Chamber Orchestra and The Arts Council.

Date: Sunday, 30 July – Monday, 7 August 2023

Venue: Newtown School, Waterford

W: www.concorda.ie

E: info@iayo.ie

T: +353 21 421 5185

Donegal Summer School of Music

The Summer School is an ideal way to explore the world of music. Classes can be enjoyed by students who already take music lessons and also by keen newcomers.

Dates: Monday, 3- Friday, 7 July 2023

Venue: Coláiste Ailigh, Letterkenny.

W: www.donegalsummerschoolofmusic.org

E: info.dssm07@gmail.com

T: +353 86 664 9954

Dublin Youth Orchestras Chamber Music Courses

The DYO Chamber Music Summer Courses are designed for young musicians (from age 9 to 18) with some experience in orchestra and chamber music and also for those who are completely new to ensemble playing.

Date: Senior Course: Sunday, 2 July to Friday, 7 July 2023

Junior Course: Sunday, 9 July to Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Venue: St Columba’s College, Whitechurch, Rathfarnam

W: www.dyo.ie

E: courses@dyo.ie

T: +353 83 344 7293

Galway Music Residency’s Ensemble Skills Summer Course 2023

Aimed at young string players aged from 10–20 years, thisnon-residential course in Galway city is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to deepen their chamber music and ensemble skills under the inspiring guidance of ConTempo Quartet.

Dates: Saturday, 3 June until Monday, 5 June 2023

W: www.galwaymusicresidency.ie

E: info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ie

T: 091 586706

IAYO Chamber Music Workshops 2023

Dates: TBC

W: www.iayo.ie

E: info@iayo.ie

T: +353 21 421 5185

Irish Youth Wind Ensemble

The group meets once every year for a week-long residential course.

Dates: Monday, 31 July to Sunday, 6 August 2023

Venue: University of Limerick.

W: www.iywe.ie

E: info@iywe.ie

T: +353 21 421 5185

National Youth Orchestra of Ireland

W: www.nyoi.ie

E: info@nyoi.ie

T: +353 1 616 9642

OURchestra Summer Camp 2023

This summer’s programme includes orchestral playing, chamber music & trad. Summer fun for all, with home cooked food and campfires.

Dates: Monday, 10 July to Friday, 14 July 2023

Venue: Burren Outdoor Education Centre, Clare

W: coole-music.com

E: ourchestra.esker@gmail.com

Tutti Music Ireland Summer Orchestral Course

Dates: Monday, 14 – Friday, 18 August 2023

E: info@tuttimusicireland.com

W: tuttimusicireland.com