Irish Traditional Music

INTRODUCTION:

The new Irish Traditional Music course at Tramore Road is a one-year level 5 programme based in the heart of Cork City. This dynamic course will afford students the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding of traditional music while placing a strong emphasis on practical musicianship, complemented by opportunities to perform, manage events, and learn about the music industry.

A central element of this course is the opportunity to undertake practical work experience, helping students establish themselves within the performance community by building links with musicians in the industry. As well as ensemble performance classes, students will be afforded weekly one-to-one instrumental tuition from experienced performers. Regular guest workshops will be presented by some of the finest exponents of traditional Irish music as well as industry practitioners, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of performance and music business. Whether students to utilize this course as a pathway to higher education or to establish themselves as accomplished musicians, they will acquire hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of Irish music, performance practice, music theory and the workings of the music industry that will stand to them throughout their careers.

Tramore Road Campus has a long-established history of music education and is a vibrant hub of performing arts with the Music, Management & Sound courses supplying top quality professional performers and sound engineers to the music industry for over thirty years.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of aptitude/audition.

DURATION:

One year full-time.

FEES:

• Student Services: €250
• QQI exam fees: €50*
• Facilities / Class Materials: €50
• Guest Speakers / Workshops: €50
  Total: €400

Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.

* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 5 in Music (5M2011).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus: Music, Management and Sound II.
• Candidates can also look upon this course as an excellent foundation course for a Bachelor of Arts-Music Degree (CK 104) in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science at University College Cork.
• Music Degree courses in Ireland and abroad.
• For students not wishing to use this course as a pathway to higher education, the course offers a grounding in all aspects of performance, traditional Irish music, music theory and industry studies that will help students begin or further their careers in the field.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The course will offer significant career opportunities for our graduates. Providing them with the skills to work successfully in areas such as performance, music production, music management, arts administration, festival programming, teaching, field recording and sound engineering.