Residential and Summer Courses

This is the current list of residential and summer courses for young instrumentalists in Ireland during the summer in 2021.

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

Ceol na Mara

Now in it’s 14th year, this is a non residential course designed with families in mind. In addition to the classes featuring both classical and traditional music, the location gives everyone time to enjoy the beautiful Connemara countryside.

Ceol na Mara Junior/Junior Plus

Ceol na Mara Intermediate/Advanced

Dates for 2022 TBC

Venue: Kylemore Abbey, Connemara.

W: www.ceolnamara.ie

E: oonagh.keogh@ceolnamara.ie

T: +353 86 266 8428

ConCorda Chamber Music Course

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: 24 – 30 July 2022

Venue: Newtown School, Waterford

W: www.concorda.ie

E: info@iayo.ie

T: +353 21 421 5185

Donegal Summer School of Music

Please note that due to building works in Loreto Letterkenny, they have relocated to Errigal College this year.

Now in its 22nd year, 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 for 2022 TBC

Venue: Errigal College, 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.

Friday, 15 to Wednesday, 20 July 2022: Senior Course (for secondary school age wind and string players – up to age 18)
Thursday 21^st to Sunday 24^th July: Junior Course (for primary school age wind and strings – from age 9)

Venue: St Columba’s College, Whitechurch, Rathfarnam

W: www.dyo.ie

E: courses@dyo.ie

T: +353 83 344 7293

IAYO Chamber Music Workshops

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: 24 – 30 July 2022