Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Music

There’s worldwide demand for the talents of Irish-trained musicians – both classical and traditional vocalists and musicians. This full-time degree course will prepare you for a career as an instrumental or vocal performer, teacher, composer or musicologist. The course places a major emphasis on performance, combined with supporting academic study. Areas studied include composition techniques; history of music; aural training; an introduction to education studies; music technology, and supporting musicianship. In Years 3 and 4, you can concentrate on one of the following: Performance, Composition, Pedagogy, Irish Traditional Music, or Musicology. You will have opportunities to showcase your talents by participating in a diverse programme of concerts, recitals and stage performances. A core element in the course is participation in ensembles, including: Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choral Society, Chamber Choir, Opera Ensemble, Irish Traditional Music Ensemble, Big Band and Early Music Ensemble.