BA (Honours) in Applied Music

CAO Code: DK860

This programme is designed to meet the needs of the modern day professional musician and provide a rounded education in music, which allows students to branch off in various different directions or continue their studies at Postgraduate Level. The  B.A (Honours) in Applied Music offers an exciting blend of traditional, classical, rock and pop with music technology. We welcome students from different music backgrounds and with a diversity of interests. The programme is both challenging and enriching, and gives you the chance to participate in a wide range of practice and theory. This programme is also approved for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education for second-level school teaching.

What’s Involved:

This programme will provide you with a comprehensive range of theoretical and practical modules from practical musicianship and Irish traditional music to music technology and music history. In years one and two you will receive individual instrumental or vocal tuition. In addition to this you will get many chances to perform publically during your time on the programme.  The department has several vibrant and successful ensembles including orchestra, trad ensemble, guitar ensemble, music theatre group and a 120 voice choir. As a student you will also be encouraged to form smaller performance ensembles in all genres and to take part in the annual Rockfest.

In years three and four we offer electives in composition, solo performance (classical, traditional, rock/pop), music technology, music education and community and ethnomusicology. Music performance is a central focus of the programme and you may specialise in your chosen performance genre. Students also take part in various music ensembles including music theatre, rock/pop and traditional groups, choir and orchestra, along with regular master classes from visiting professionals.

**Applicants will be required to undertake an interview and aural test. Instrumental, vocal or other performance will be a key part of this, and points will be awarded for the audition. Applicants with an interest in composition may submit a portfolio of their works. The criteria for assessment will be aural aptitude, performance ability and general music knowledge. For this reason, Applied Music MUST go on your 1st CAO form .

Future Prospects:

A degree in music can give access to many other careers and music graduates are sought after in professions which demand a high level of personal confidence, communication skills and expressive ability. Careers may include: Music technology & music software development, Music teaching, Composing, arranging, publishing, realization and editing, Production and management, Music performance: solo or ensemble, Library, archival work, Community arts employment, Performance sound applications, Research and further education at DkIT and elsewhere

Duration: 4 years full time (Level 8 )

Contact: Adele Commins: adele.commins@dkit.ie

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