Course List

Students focus on developing a secure technical ability and covering a wide range of solo, orchestral and chamber repertoire.  There are also opportunities to gain experience performing on doubling instrument and period instruments.

The Limerick School of Music Big Band provides an exciting opportunity for students of traditional big band instruments (saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, drums, singing) to explore the rich sounds of the fabulous Big Band repertoire.

Contact teachers Michael Dooley or Matt O' Gara if interested in joining.

Cello

The String Faculty provides a vibrant and exciting environment in which to learn, with courses tailored to meet the needs of each student.  Students are accepted from 7 years of age for 'Cello.

Limerick School of Music is always eager to encourage young 'Cello players as these musicians will go on to become the power house of many orchestras and ensembles. Many of our students, both past and present, can regularly be seen performing at a national level.

In addition to participating in the school’s orchestras, cello students can be part of the dedicated Cello ensemble. 

The Cello Ensemble is open to all cello students and provides a positive support to our cello students' studies where they can explore the potential of their instrument as an ensemble instrument and learn from each other as well as from their teacher.

Contact: Peter Hanley

Choir

We have recently commenced a choral programme for the benefit of our students.

Junior Choir for students in second class up to the age of 13 - Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Senior Choir for students over the age of 13 - Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Clarinet

Students focus on developing a secure technical ability and covering a wide range of solo, orchestral and chamber repertoire.  There are also opportunities to gain experience performing on doubling instrument and period instruments.

It is recommended that Clarinet students spend at least 2 years studying Recorder as this will provide a thorough grounding in the basics of Clarinet technique. 

Tuition is offered on a one-to-one basis with a 30 minute lesson from grades I-V and a 60 minute lesson from grades VI-VIII.

All Clarinet students have the opportunity to participate in Orchestras, Ensembles & Chamber music, Jazz and Big Band groups when advised by their teachers. These provide an excellent and enjoyable support to the students’ studies.

Students focus on developing a secure technical ability and cover a wide range of solo, orchestral and chamber repertoire.

Double Bass

The String Faculty provides a vibrant and exciting environment in which to learn, with courses tailored to meet the needs of each student.

Students for Double Bass are accepted from 7 years of age Double Bass. 

We are eager to welcome young Double Bass players as these musicians will go on to become the "engine room" of many orchestras and indeed many jazz, Irish traditional pop and rock groups as is evident by the number of our students, both past and present, who can regularly be seen performing with many groups nationally.

Students of Double Bass can easily transfer their skills to Electric Bass Guitar, thereby opening up great opportunities to explore all genres of music and collaborate with musicians of all styles!

Flute

Students focus on developing a secure technical ability and covering a wide range of solo, orchestral and chamber repertoire.  There are also opportunities to gain experience performing on doubling instrument and period instruments.

It is recommended that Flute students spend at least two years studying Recorder as this will provide a thorough grounding in the basics of Flute technique. 

Tuition is offered on a one-to-one basis with a 30 minute lesson from grades I-V and a 60 minute lesson from grades VI-VIII.

Group classes are available to on Recorder and Flute (max. 3 students per class)

All Flute students have the opportunity to participate in our orchestras, ensembles and chamber music, Jazz and Big Band groups when advised by their teachers. These provide an excellent and enjoyable support to the students’ studies.

Minimum starting age: 8 years of age (adult teeth fully grown) after at least two years of studying Recorder

The Limerick School of Music Flute Ensemble is open to flute students from Grade III to advanced level. This type of ensemble playing is invaluable to the students who develop all aspects of their musicianship in a supportive and fun environment.

Contact: Oisin McGill