Music Extra Curricular Activity
- All students must register, including existing students before attending rehearsals. Regular attendance is paramount.
- All timetables are drawn up at the beginning of every term and all information is placed on the two Music noticeboards (one in the Music Department and the other is outside the Senior Hall).
- To keep students regularly informed of practices and performance dates, a group email/MS Team will be also used for each activity.
- Email Ms Ciara Sawyer for any queries
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Junior Choir 1st – 3rd Years Thursday 8:05am register here |
Senior Choir 4th – 6th Years Wednesday 8:05am register here |
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Orchestra All players and levels welcome Friday 8am register here https://forms.office.com/r/Ry69Pdqu55 |
Guitar & Ukulele Group All players and levels welcome Lunchtime Fridays register here https://forms.office.com/r/uv6kCBySq8 |
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Irish Trad Group - All Welcome beginners to proficient players Friday Lunchtimes (Nov and Feb) register here |
Music Technology Club Two 8-week courses (Starting Sept and Jan) Limited spaces Mondays 8am register here https://forms.office.com/r/VRcinM2sb2 |
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Music Department Private Instrumental Lessons 2022-2023
Individual lessons are available on the following instruments:
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Please contact: musiclessons@st-andrews.ie for any queries. Please note that instrumental sign up will take place through this address from the 26th of August once students have their after school sports schedules. Payment must be made through EasyPayments before the first lesson or your space will not be secured. Please note priority is given to existing students. Classes start 5th September.
Attendance
Pupils are expected to attend lessons for the duration of the academic year. Those wishing to finish earlier (e.g. exam students) must give one term’s notice. Regular attendance is obligatory. Pupils unable to attend a lesson should inform their teachers prior to the lesson. Classes take place on a weekly basis. There will be no music classes during school holidays or on days, where the college is closed.
Absences/Lessons missed
Lessons missed by the teacher will be re-arranged. Lessons missed by pupils CANNOT be refunded. If reasonable notice is given, teachers may, at their discretion, re-arrange lessons. However, they are NOT obliged to do so.
Fees/Venue/Terms
All lessons will take place in the college. Lessons cost €25 per half hour class. Fees must be paid at the beginning of each term in August and at the end of January for the second term. No classes will take place without payment.
Practice
Regular practice is essential to ensure progress, development and enjoyment. Parents are asked to ensure that pupils wholly understand this and are prepared to devote time and effort to regular practice.
Exams
Exams are optional and will be arranged directly with the instrumental teacher. Where an accompanist is required, sufficient rehearsal time will be obligatory before the exam.
Instrumental Lessons Diary 2022-2023
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Term 1 |
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Term 2 |
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Full Year |
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Monday |
14 |
€350 |
16 |
€400 |
30 |
€750 |
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Tuesday |
14 |
€350 |
16 |
€400 |
30 |
€750 |
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Wednesday |
14 |
€350 |
16 |
€400 |
30 |
€750 |
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Thursday |
14 |
€350 |
16 |
€400 |
30 |
€750 |
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Friday |
14 |
€350 |
16 |
€400 |
30 |
€750 |
Classes take place every day the school is open. TY students are on work experience for 4 weeks in Term 2. These classes will be made up.
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Monday Classes |
Tuesday Classes |
Wednesday Classes |
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Sept – 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct – 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov – 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec – 5, 12, 19 |
Sept – 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct – 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov – 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec – 6, 13 |
Sept – 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct – 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov – 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec – 7, 14 |
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Jan – 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb – 6, 20, 27 Mar – 6, 13, 20, 27 April – 17, 24 May – 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Jan – 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb – 7, 21, 28 Mar – 7, 14, 21, 28 April – 18, 25 May – 2, 9, 16, 23 |
Jan – 11, 18, 25 Feb – 1, 8, 22 Mar – 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April – 19, 26 May – 3, 10, 17 |
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No class Sept 26, Feb 6, May 1st (you have not been charged for these) |
No class Jan 17 (you have not been charged for these) |
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| Thursday Classes | Friday Classes | |
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Sept – 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct – 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov – 10, 17 Dec – 1, 8, 15 |
Sept – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct – 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov – 11, 18, 25 Dec – 2, 9, 16 |
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Jan – 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb – 2, 9, 23 Mar – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April – 20, 27 May – 4, 11, 18 |
Jan – 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb – 3, 10, 24 Mar – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April – 21, 28 May – 5, 12, 19 |
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| No class November 24, March 16 (you have not been charged for these) | No class November 25 March 17 (you have not been charged for these) |
Instrumental Teachers 2022-2023
If a student is going to be absent could you please send a brief email to the teacher, thank you.
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Piano |
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| Grace Park | |
| Catriona McElhinney-Grimes | |
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Voice |
Judy Lambert (Maternity Leave) |
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Drums |
Hugh O'Byrne |
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Guitar |
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Sax/Clarinet |
Stephen O’Brien |
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Cello |
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Violin/VIola |
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| Flute/Sax/Recorder/Clarinet | Patricia Carroll |
| Violin | Rachel Du |
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Guitar/Bass Guitar/Ukulele |
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Double Bass/Bass Guitar |
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Double Bass |
Maja Brooks |
St Andrew's College students have the opportunity to perform at a large variety of musical events throughout the year including:
- Opening Ceremony
- Remembrance Ceremony
- In November We Remember Ceremony
- Prizegiving Ceremony in the O’Reilly Hall at UCD
- Biennial Musical
- Intercultural Week
- International Night
- Annual Carol Service
- Assemblies
- End of term assemblies
- Visits to local schools
- IIMS residential trip
- Music Festivals in Ireland – Navan and Wesley
- Residential Homes
- Trips abroad
- Annual Music and Dance Festival with an independent adjudicator for various vocal, instrumental and dance competitions culminating in a Prizewinners' Concert.
- Seachtain na Gaelige
- Sports Matches
- Friendship Week
- Well Being Week
- U-Live Uganda Concert (organised by Transition Year Students)
- Music at each of the One Act Drama Festival evenings
- Music at the launch of the literary magazine Wine Dark Sea
- Participation in local school radio broadcast
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Model United Nations Conference
- End of Year Music Dept Concert featuring the winners of the Music and Dance Festival
- Mini Concerts/Recitals
- Transition Year Ceremony
- Sixth Year Valedictory Ceremony