Curriculum 

Studying at Limerick School of Music

Students at Limerick School of Music are offered a very clear and defined "path of progress" from the moment they first enter the school.  Using a variety of internationally recognised methods of pedagogy, syllabi and assessment, both internal and external, students are constantly evaluated and monitored to ensure that they are developing to their fullest potential.

Our one-to-one lessons ensure undivided attention tailored to suit each student's level of ability and rate of progress.  At regular intervals, students are required to undertake an exam or an assessment.  This requirement provides a focus, and motivation towards further development.  

Limerick School of Music provides a firm grounding in all of the skills necessary to become a fully competent performer. Should students wish to formalise their skills, an array of diplomas from external colleges, in teaching and performing, are available at Diploma, Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship level.

Musicianship / Music Theory

Our new musicianship curriculum is gradually moving into the place of the more traditional grades in Theory at the junior end of the school.. However, all the material will be covered to enable the students to take a Grade V ABRSM theory exam when they are ready, as before. Students can then continue with theory studies up to Grade VIII and with further studies leading to a Teaching/Performance Diploma.  Our "late starters" have the option of attending a tailored Teen theory class which will enable them to study theory in a class with their peers.

Musicianship/theory classes are an integral part of music education and all students are obliged to attend one of these group classes at least as far as Grade V level. The musicianship/theory classes are free of charge. We also offer tuition for Junior Cert (practical only) and the full Leaving Certificate Music course.

Concerts and festivals

Our concerts and festivals provide unrivalled opportunities to develop public performance ability and stagecraft.  To further encourage the aspiring musician, a number of school awards are presented at our annual awards ceremony.

Group Activities

From September 2024, students are obliged to engage in group activities as part of our expanded curriculum. Students of all instruments, voice and piano are expected to avail of the opportunity to participate in numerous ensembles ranging from piano clubs, chamber music, choirs, ensembles and orchestras to complement their studies. Our ensembles provide invaluable experience in team-work (an essential skill for all performers), and also enable students from the different disciplines to interact and have fun through performance.