Music - Irish Traditional Music Performance Master's
Advance your proficiency and artistic scope in Irish traditional music performance at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for accomplished traditional musicians and singers seeking advanced performance training and academic grounding.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Music - Irish Traditional Music Performance at the University of Limerick provides advanced professional tuition for instrumentalists and singers specializing in traditional genres. Run through the university's academic framework, the programme requires intensive performance preparation, including auditions and portfolio submissions. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong technical foundations and stylistic awareness in traditional repertoire. The curriculum bridges rigorous practical execution with deep cultural and historical grounding.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced instrumental or vocal performance tuition
- Prepare and execute complex traditional music repertoires across various regional styles
- Engage in departmental recitals, workshops, and collaborative performances
- Submit required audio-visual and written coursework associated with performance studies
- Complete rigorous assessments through practical auditions and interviews
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a 2.2 second class honours in a relevant subject
Degree offered: Master's Degree (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated proficiency in instrumental or vocal Irish traditional music performance
- Ability to prepare three contrasting sets of traditional music including reels for instrumentalists
- Capacity for vocalists to perform three contrasting songs demonstrating stylistic range
- Aptitude for musical interpretation and technical execution in traditional genres
- Applicants must hold an NFQ Level 8 bachelor's degree or meet criteria via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Applicants must submit their application through the university portal and prepare audio-visual and written materials as requested. All candidates are subject to an audition and interview process administered by the university. Non-standard applicants may apply using the Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
- CV
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Audio-visual material
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