Junior Conservatoire & Part-time Music Information

 

Musicianship classes commence in September.  All junior students attend a weekly musicianship class, to support learning and teaching in the Practical Lesson.  Through these graded classes, students develop a range of core music skills including aural awareness, sight-singing, theoretical understanding, critical listening and appreciation of music.

The class duration varies according to the grade of study:

Junior Level 1 - 2 30 mins
Junior Level 3 - Int. Level 1 45 mins
Intermediate Level 2 - 4 1 hour
Senior Level 1 1 hour 15 mins
Senior Level 2 - 3 1 hour 30 mins

Students are expected to complete weekly homework, which may take the form of written work, or practice (e.g. sight-singing, memory work etc.).   

Musicianship class transfers occurring after 1st November will only be granted for exceptional circumstances and by completing the Transfer request form here

Musicianship Exemptions

Certain students may be exempt from the requirement to take Musicianship. Exemptions are considered on a case-by-case basis and apply to the current academic term only.  


To apply, please complete the online Musicianship Exemption Request Form here by 31st October, relevant supporting documentation must be submitted by email to musicianship.conservatoire@tudublin.ie


Please direct all musicianship queries to musicianship.conservatoire@tudublin.ie

 

Junior Conservatoire Programmes (aged 3–17)

The Government supports us in our mission to provide excellent conservatoire music education by providing a subsidy for part-time junior music education. This subsidy allows us to offer our high quality music education at significantly reduced fees for part-time junior music students and students in full-time education.  In return, we look for a significant commitment from students (and their parents) in both daily regular practice and home support.     

  per annum
Individual Instrumental/Vocal Lesson, 30 mins per week €630
Individual Instrumental/Vocal Lesson, 45 mins per week €925
Individual Instrumental/Vocal Lesson, 60 mins per week €1235
   
Group Instrumental/Vocal Lesson, 30 mins per week €330
Group Instrumental/Vocal Lesson, 45 mins per week  €485
Group Instrumental/Vocal Lesson, 60 mins per week €610
   
Musicianship Class, Junior Level 1 - Intermediate Level 4 * €85
Musicianship Class, Senior Level 1 to Senior Level 3 * €130
Individual Musicianship €650
Leaving Certificate (One year) €650
Kids' Club €300
Pre-Instrumental Class €300
   
Music Excellence Programme (with 30-minute weekly lesson) €730
Music Excellence Programme (with 60-minute weekly lesson)  €1335
*Musicianship Classes are mandatory for all students attending practical 1 to 1 lessons

Continuing Education Programmes (aged 18 and over)

 

Lesson Fees

**Full Time education discount Fee

Individual Instrument/Vocal Lesson, 30 mins per week €950 €740
Individual Instrument/Vocal Lesson, 45 mins per week €1,425 €1,100
Individual Instrument/Vocal Lesson, 60 mins per week €1,900 €1,480
     
Repetiteur                                                   €439    

**Students in full time education are eligible for a discount on tuition fees for part time music programmes. To avail of the discount rate above a letter  from the educational provider stating they are a registered full time student for the current academic year must be submitted to registrations.conservatoire@tudublin.ie by 31st October.

TU Dublin Conservatoire have an online re-enrolment process to allow eligible returning students to reserve their place for the upcoming year and enable the Conservatoire to make offers to new students by the end of June.

Information of online enrolment process:

  • All returning students must enrol online for the next Academic Year by the advised deadline, failure to complete re-enrolment may affect a student's place on the programme
  • Invitations to re-enrol are issued via email in March each year
  • An enrolment deposit is required to secure a place
  • All students who have completed this process will have their place reserved for the following academic year
  • After 15 June the Conservatoire will fill any remaining instrumental/vocal places with new applicants
  • All students will receive a notification to register & pay tuition in August.

During the enrolment process do ensure that all your contact information is up to date.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact the TU Dublin Conservatoire Office at registrations.conservatoire@TUDublin.ie 

 

TU Dublin Conservatoire – is a place of highly specialized learning in music and the performing arts.  The conservatoire learning environment is quite different from school, with an emphasis on one-to-one or small group learning and teaching.  Studying at the Junior Conservatoire requires a high degree of commitment and motivation, intensive daily practice and, especially in the early years, support at home to nurture and develop emerging talent.

Please see our series of Meet the Instrument videos for a short introduction to some of the instruments taught at the TU Dublin Conservatoire.

What you can expect of us …

  • high quality music education from experienced professionals
  • a structured and individualized approach to music education
  • a quality-assured system of graded examinations, recognising progress and achievement
  • a stimulating and performance-centred learning environment

What we will expect of you as a Junior student …

  • dedication and enthusiasm!
  • regular daily practice
  • regular performances
  • listening at home and homework

What we will expect of you as a parent/guardian …

  • active support for your child’s musical education
  • encouragement and monitoring of practice
  • the provision of all necessary books and other learning materials; and access to a suitable instrument and practice space

 

 

TU Dublin Junior Choir

Director: Dr Lorraine O’Connell

The TU Dublin Conservatoire Junior Choir is open to all Conservatoire students aged 7 – 11, regardless of their instrument. Rehearsals take place on Saturdays from 12:30p.m. to 13:30 p.m. in the Organ Room.  To join, please contact Rachel.talbot@tudublin.ie.  No audition is required for Conservatoire students.  External students will be asked to prepare one song for audition.

 

TU Dublin Youth Choir

Director: Helen Blackmore

The TU Dublin Conservatoire Youth Choir is open to all Conservatoire students aged 12 – 17, regardless of their instrument. Rehearsals take place on Saturdays from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the Organ Room.  To join, please contact Rachel.talbot@tudublin.ie.  No audition is required for Conservatoire students.  External students will be asked to prepare one song for audition.

If you are interested in joining a choir, please complete Junior & Youth Choir form.

Benefits of choral singing

Being in a choir is invaluable for developing musicianship and aural and sight-reading skills, as well as for the development of the singing voice.  These in turn contribute significantly to a young musician’s instrumental playing and overall musical expressivity. It is also a lot of fun.  Beyond music, being a member of a choir has been proven to provide many social and personal benefits.

TU Dublin is an equal opportunities university.  The TU Dublin Conservatoire welcomes applications from students with disabilities and we make every effort, where possible, to facilitate access and participation in our programmes.

If you are the parent/guardian of a child applying to the Junior Conservatoire, please contact Dr Lorraine O'Connell (+35312205125) or conservatoire@tudublin.ie for further information.