Education
Apart from my university lecturing, I take a private class each week in Creative Composition.
I am now enrolling for the next term starting in MayJanuary.
Learn to write the music you hear and have it performed
(A class in Composing music for real and unreal instruments)
This is a very special class offering participants the opportunity to learn about writing music for live performance and have their music played by a small group of Ireland's best musicians. Students will learn about many different kinds of composers and their techniques, in a practical way through many different styles and genres of music. We will also look at practical music theory and the specifics of writing music for acoustic Instruments.
At the end of the term each class member will be given the opportunity to write music for a small group of professional musicians and have their music performed and recorded. This is a unique opportunity for any aspiring composer and one that shouldn't be missed.
While participants are not required to play an instrument, access to a keyboard instrument is recommended. A basic understanding of musical notation is recommended.
This class is open to everyone and is held on weekday evenings Starting: September, January and May.
To sign-up please click here to contact me directly.
I am now enrolling for the next term starting in MayJanuary.
Creative Composition
Learn to write the music you hear and have it performed
(A class in Composing music for real and unreal instruments)
This is a very special class offering participants the opportunity to learn about writing music for live performance and have their music played by a small group of Ireland's best musicians. Students will learn about many different kinds of composers and their techniques, in a practical way through many different styles and genres of music. We will also look at practical music theory and the specifics of writing music for acoustic Instruments.
At the end of the term each class member will be given the opportunity to write music for a small group of professional musicians and have their music performed and recorded. This is a unique opportunity for any aspiring composer and one that shouldn't be missed.
While participants are not required to play an instrument, access to a keyboard instrument is recommended. A basic understanding of musical notation is recommended.
This class is open to everyone and is held on weekday evenings Starting: September, January and May.
To sign-up please click here to contact me directly.
Examples
Below are some short examples of student compositions from the classDecember 2008 • Music for Saxophone and Double Bass
March 2009 • Music for Saxophone, Trombone and Double Bass
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