Music - Access Course
The Access course is a one-year full time programme for students who wish to work on their practical and academic areas in preparation for a third-level music degree programme.
Duration
1 year full-time
Further information
Course fee €6,350
Course fee (non-EU/EEA) €13,800
Application deadline 24 March 2023
The Access course is a one-year full time programme for students who wish to work on their practical and academic areas in preparation for a third-level music degree programme.
It also appeals to students who wish to strengthen their musical skills, enrich their appreciation of music and ascertain whether a career in music might be for them.
This course will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in rudiments, basic harmony, aural training and the history of music. Individual weekly practical lessons in your Instrument/Voice are also included.
Each study year has 30 weeks in total - 24 academic teaching weeks and six performance spotlight weeks. There are no academic classes in the performance spotlight weeks, but your practical instrument lessons continue across all 30 weeks.
The performance spotlight weeks provide you with the time and space to focus solely on your instrument. You may be involved in masterclasses, orchestral activities, choral singing or other performance projects.
Course Outline
Individual Practical Lesson – one hour per week with your principal study teacher
Rudiments /Harmony – the foundations of music theory
Aural Training – developing a good ear
History of music – a survey of important music developments from 1600 to the present
Performance class – weekly sessions in which you play for your peers and receive constructive feedback
Masterclasses – with international artists
Chamber music – exploring this repertoire to develop good listening skills and knowledge of style
Large ensemble – orchestra, wind ensemble, choir as appropriate to your instrument/voice
Royal Irish Academy of Music
36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2
Tel: +353 (1) 6325300.
Email: info@riam.ie