Junior Conservatoire - Continuing Education Calendar Sem 2 - 2023-24

• Musicianship Timetable 2023/24
• Musicianship Online Enrolment Process
• Musicianship Enrolment Portal (accessible only when student is registered)

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:

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 the musicianship coordinator lorraine.oconnell@tudublin.ie

Dr. Lorraine O'Connell, Musicianship Co-Ordinator

lorraine.oconnell@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.     

*Musicianship Classes are mandatory for all students attending practical 1 to 1 lessons

Continuing Education Programmes (aged 18 and over)

**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 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 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.  

Junior Conservatoire and Continuing Education Part Time Music Programme - Terms and Conditions

Terms-and-Conditions-March-2024-Early-Years

• A001 Calendar 2022/23
• Exemption Request Form
• Protocol for online musicianship classes
• Guidelines for Ensemble Membership 
• Safeguarding-and-Protection-of-Children,-Young-Persons-and-Vulnerable-Adults, your attention is drawn to Appendix 10 in particular, which relates to the Conservatoire
• Asimut Information Video: