See below all the courses on offer in the Conservatoire
TU Dublin Conservatoire undergraduate degree programmes in music and drama. Click on the left menu to find out more about each of them, and email conservatoire@tudublin.ie if you have any questions.
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Music Education
- BA Commercial Modern Music
Our programmes are student-centred – they have been devised to ensure they are relevant to your needs and the needs of employers and society. Our programmes allow you to specialize in classical and Irish traditional music performance, composition, musicology, music education, jazz, rock and pop, opera, drama and research.
TU Dublin Conservatoire has a long tradition in the provision of performing arts education and artistic research, and its postgraduate programmes foster artistic, intellectual and creative development in performance, composition, pedagogy and musicology.
The Conservatoire is home to The Research Foundation for Music in Ireland, which promotes the dynamic musical life of Ireland. Given the centrality of music to Ireland’s culture, the Research Foundation advances the study and performance of music in Ireland to national and international audiences, to the scholarly community and to the music industry.
Students also benefit from being part of TU Dublin’s large research community through the Graduate Research School and collaborate with fellow artistic researchers at GradCAM: Graduate School for the Creative Arts and Media.
Programmes
- MMus in Performance
- MMus in Conducting
- MMus in Composition
- MPhil in Composition
- MPhil in Music Research
- DMus in Performance
- PhD in Composition
- PhD in Music Research
Each student follows an individual practice-based artistic and research path, mentored by distinguished lecturers. The programmes are designed to ensure that graduates are well suited for careers in music performance, composition, music education, creative and cultural industries, as well as in academia and research.
Instrumental/Vocal Tuition & Musicianship Classes
The Conservatoire offers part-time students over the age of 18 the opportunity to take instrumental/vocal lessons in combination with an appropriate level of Musicianship tuition. Continuing Education students must have some performance experience in the instrument/voice – the Conservatoire does not accept adult beginners. All students can apply for a place in one of the Conservatoire’s many ensembles.
We offer instrumental and vocal tuition in the following disciplines:
- Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Classical Accordion
- Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Flute, Oboe Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Recorder
- Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
- Percussion
- Concert Harp, Irish Harp, Classical Guitar, Jazz Guitar
- Singing, Advanced Vocal/Opera studies, Repetiteur
All part-time instrumental and musicianship classes commence in September each year
Classes for Adults
As well as one-to-one instrumental/vocal tuition and musicianship classes, the Conservatoire offers Jazz Improvisation NFQ Level 6 (5 ECTS credits)
This course introduces students with technical proficiency on their instrument/voice to the concept of jazz improvisation and performance. Students will be taught in an ensemble format, with an emphasis on self-directed preparation. Subjects covered include:
|
|
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course students will have:
- A knowledge and understanding of the practical application of jazz harmony and theory, improvisation and jazz techniques.
- A knowledge of the broad periods of the history of jazz and appropriate repertoire.
- A competency in performing selected jazz standards within ensemble settings.
- A competency in performing as part of an ensemble and understanding of the role of the students’ instrument/voice within a ensemble context.
On completion of the course, students will receive 5 ECTS at NFQ Level 6.
Class Details
Day/Time: Monday, 7pm
Duration: Semester 1 and 2
Venue: TU Dublin Grangegorman
Fee: €485
How to Apply:
Further Information
Kevin Hanafin, Head of Orchestral Studies, kevin.hanafin@tudublin.ie
View further information Adult Part-time courses.
View further information on the Junior Conservatoire.