Music Teacher: Miss. R. Brogan
Junior Cycle Music:
Senior Cycle Music
Quick Facts
Performance - Examined around Easter time of final year (100 marks)
Listening Paper - Examined in June of 6th year 90 minutes (100 marks)
Composition Paper -Examined in June of 6th year 90 minutes. (100 marks)
Course Content:
4 Set Works
Irish Music
General Listening Skills
Composition- Melody Writing and Harmony
Practical- Worth 50%
Music Technology (Optional)
Extra-Curricular Activities:
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School Choir
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All students are encouraged to get involved in the school choir. Performances throughout the year include; Opening Mass, November Service, Christmas Carol Service, Prize-giving and Leaving Cert Mass Night. Practices take place at lunch time with class time rehearsals taking place closer to each event.
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Musical
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All students are encouraged to audition for the school musical which takes place in October. All year groups can audition for the musical core cast. Those who are unsuccessful are given the opportunity to sing in the chorus part for the musical.
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Leaving Cert Recital
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Leaving Cert Music students take part in a recital evening in March before the music practical. This event takes place in the school meditation room and is an opportunity for students to perform two pieces from their leaving cert music repertoire for teachers and parents.
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Open Mic Fridays
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Students are invited to put their names forward to perform in the canteen on Friday at Junior and Senior Breaks. All styles and genres are welcome.
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