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
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
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
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
Tutti Music Ireland Summer Orchestral Course
Dates: Monday, 14 – Friday, 18 August 2023