Music, Management
& Sound 1

INTRODUCTION:

The Music, Management & Sound course has been supplying top quality professional performers and sound engineers to the music industry for almost thirty years. Students gain first-hand experience, training, information and advice on all aspects of music. The course focuses on practical musicianship, live performance, studio & live sound engineering, music law and songwriting along with marketing and promotion of music as a product. Students stage live shows throughout the year and these gigs offer the ideal opportunity to put new knowledge and skills into practice.

This course is also suitable for experienced musicians who wish to progress to Higher Education and includes preparation for auditions/ entrance exams.

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
• Workshop & Guest Lecturers: €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.
• MTU: BA (Hons) in Popular Music (CR125 – CR129) (depending on principal instrument).
• Music Degree courses in Ireland and abroad.

GRADUATE PROFILE STORIES:

As we look back over the years, we are amazed at the levels of success attained by our graduates and by the sheer number of musicians and technicians who started their careers in CSN. A big music community or family seems to have been created here and, no matter what corner of the world these graduates are in, or what style of music they are involved in, they seemto be able to make connections with each other and in the greater music industry. An excerpt from singer-songwriter Niall Connolly’s blog last year drew our attention to this phenomenon.

Niall was on tour in Germany and, while in Munich, ran into Paul Solecki:

“Like many a graduate from Cork’s CSN Music, Management and Sound course, Paul is a doer. Commenting yesterday that he uses what he learned there every single day. I have to say I feel the same about the course. It taught me many things, primarily that a career in music is possible. Additionally, that if you want music to be your job, you have to be prepared to work at it.”

We have had many notable successes over the years, from Sinéad Lohan, Mick Flannery and O Emperor through to members of Walking On Cars and Frank and Walters as well as traditional musicians such as Niamh Ni Charra, Leonard Barry and Pauline Scanlon.

Equally, we are extremely proud of many of our unsung graduates who have been plying their trades at the highest level in various areas of the business, from management to sound, lighting and performance. These people are not always featured, nor do they seek the limelight, but they are essential elements in what is emerging as an organised music industry in Ireland.

Over the coming months we will feature a cross-section of these graduates. Keep an eye on this page and the main news section for updates.

It will be an opportunity for us to catch up with them and for CSN College to acknowledge the significant contribution these young professionals make to the music industry nationally and internationally.

Music Graduate Profiles, so far:

• Gavin Dunne “This is Ireland’s most successful indie musician and you’ve probably never heard of him” (Irish Examiner March 2nd 2015).
• Ber Quinn is one of the most highly regarded sound engineers in the music industry, working with artists such as The Divine Comedy, Villagers and John Grant.
• Niall Connolly “Niall Connolly is a folk icon. Among the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City” – No Depression.
• Áine Whelan Professional vocalist.Singing teacher/lecturer at MTU Cork School of Music. New album due for release in 2017. Currently on tour with Colm Wilkinson (Music Theatre). Vocalist/Arranger with Swingabella, 1940’s inspired vocal trio and big band.
• Jo Linehan This successful fashion stylist and style writer started out as a drummer in CSN.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The college has 6 ProTools workstations and a fully-functioning recording studio on site with facilities that include digital editing, mixing and MIDI. Particular emphasis is placed on the assessment of the musicians’ live and technical performances as they progress throughout the year. The college has rehearsal spaces with full backline and P.A. system.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Live performance, Sound engineering (studio and live), Management, Agency, Promotion, etc.

TESTIMONIALS & HIGHLIGHTS: