Limited spaces left for cello and flute
If you are considering taking lessons in cello or flute we still have limited tuition spaces available. Please contact us to secure your lessons as soon as possible.
New singing ensemble for all 2nd level students
Due to a large amount of enquiries we have decided to start a new singing ensemble ‘Sing!’ directed by Suzanne Byrne every Saturday in Presentation College from 2-3 pm.
Music-Makers is perfect introduction for your 4-6 year old.
Music is a natural form of expression for every child and you have to allow your child time to become part of the making of music
Our music makers program for 4-6 year olds, explores music through a variety of fun and interesting music activities, singing, listening to music, movement, rhythm games and percussion playing. Spaces are limited. Contact us on 0599140676 or 0863659883.
Silver Medal Winner
Congratulations to Mrs Young who was awarded a silver medal in her intermediate recital certificate programme in piano.
Piano for Sale
Stromenger Upright overstrung piano for sale €1100. Piano is in very good condition and is tuned twice a year. Contact Carlow College of music for more details 059-9140676.
Clare gets 100%
Congratulations to Clare Healy in achieving 100% in RIAM Grade 3 Theory exam. A fantastic achievement
Kris gets 100%
Congratulations To Kris Tai in achieving a remarkable 100% score in his Grade 1 Theory exam with The Royal Irish Academy.
College Of Music student excels in six major music competitions
Wow! Huge congrats goes to Jim Parmeter for his outstanding achievements this year. 6 cups!
The Dean Harvey Junior Singing Cup (Kilkenny College),The Francis Kearney Trophy and The Credit Union Cup (Kilkenny Music Festival), Mc Cullough Cup for emerging talent, The Ursula Mahon Memorial Cup 14 & under Piano and The O’Gorman Cup 14 & under Cello. Such a pleasure to work with.
Railtours Ireland sponsors Youth Orchestra polo shirts
Many thanks to Railtours Ireland in sponsoring Carlow Youth Orchestra’s fab Polo shirts for our trip to Barcelona last year
James Galway Flute Work Shop
Congratulations to our students Brielle Fleming, Elva O’Connor, Daniela Besleaga, Emer Flynn and Ciara O’Gorman who attended this amazing workshop with Lord James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway at the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin recently
Recruiting for orchestral players.
We are currently recruiting new members for our performing groups ‘Sing Aloud’ both Junior and Youth Orchestras and also ‘No Strings Attached’. You don’t have to be attending the college to get involved, all you need is to have completed grade 4 level in music.
Budding Brass musicians
Would you like to learn the trumpet, french horn trombone or tuba? Instruments provided at reasonable cost
Oboe lessons in Association with IAYO and Music Generation Carlow
If you are interested in taking up the Oboe Carlow College of Music in association with IAYO and Music Generation Carlow offer subsidised tuition fees and provide you with a oboe. Come and try it out you have nothing to lose.
No Strings Attached T Shirts Sponsored by ‘Adaptive Eco Products Ltd’.
Many thanks to ‘Adaptive Eco Products Ltd’ for sponsoring the fab T shirts for our brass ensemble ‘No Strings Attached’. Much appreciated.
New Logo For ‘Sing Aloud’
Congratulations to Jim Parmeter for designing the logo for “Sing Aloud”. We have lovely new blue polo shirts with the logo.
College of Music students took part in Anniversary Concert
Gaelscoil Cheatharlach is 35 yrs old this year and a celebration concert place on Friday 21st October in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel . The concert featured past students of the Gaelscoil and students of the Carlow Youth Orchestra. Special guests are Eric Butler and Pádraigín Caesar. Tickets €10. Proceeds from the event will be shared with Carlow’s Hospice CÚRAM which has just commenced construction and the Gaelscoil.
Carlow Youth Orchestra receives IAYO award
The IAYO 21st Festival of Youth Orchestras took place in The National Concert Hall on Saturday 13th of February. The festival showcased the talents of 10 youth orchestras, Carlow Youth Orchestra was presented with an achievement award from the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) This is the 3rd time that the orchestra has received such a prestigious award. The orchestra received this award for artistic projects which benefit the Orchestra and the entire community. Carlow Youth Orchestra had a significant part in the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Carlow College of Music with a workshop and performance with Mícheál Ó’Súilleabháin, a specially commissioned work written for the anniversary by Bill Mc Grath and a new oboe project in association with IAYO, Carlow College of Music and Music Generation Carlow.
Revision Courses For Junior & Leaving Cert Music
Our very successful revision courses are back.
If you want to improve your music grade look no further than Carlow College of Music. Students attending these revision courses have gained top marks in the State examinations. Entire course covered with extra tips in all areas. Book Before end of January to receive €5 discount. Book Early. Limited places available. Contact us on 059-9140676.
Limited Places left for Music Makers Classes
We have limited places for our Music Maker class On Saturday @ 10.45-11.30 am in Presentation College Askea. A great introduction to music for 4-6 year olds.