📅 July 7th–16th, 2025 | 📍 TU Dublin Conservatory of Music, Grangegorman, Dublin
The Irish Composition Summer School (ICSS) returns in July 2025, hosted at the TU Dublin Conservatory of Music. This intensive programme is open to early-career composers and students considering composition as a career, offering a focused and immersive learning experience in a supportive, professional environment.
đź’ˇ About the Course
Participants will engage in a full-day schedule of group seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and dedicated composing time. The course provides a valuable opportunity to develop new work, receive detailed feedback, and have your music performed by professional musicians.
Course Directors: David Bremner & Garrett Sholdice
Guest Director: William Anderson
Technology Director: Ian Brabazon
Administrator: John McLachlan
Featured Performers & Instruments:
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Voice: Michelle O’Rourke
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Flutes: Lina Andonovska
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Guitar: Marco Ramelli
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Cello: Ailbhe McDonagh
đź’¶ Fees & Application
Course Fee: €380
Application Deadline: Friday, 13th June 2025
Fee Payment: 50% of the course fee (€190) due by June 27th, 2025
To apply, email Dr John McLachlan at johnrmclachlan@gmail.com with the following information:
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Name, location, and contact details
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A summary of your musical qualifications and current place of study (if applicable)
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A brief overview of your composition experience
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A list of any works composed
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Contact details for one composition-related referee
Successful applicants will be contacted within one week of the application deadline.
đź“š Background
Founded in 1983 by composer John Buckley as the Ennis Composition Summer School, the ICSS has played a pivotal role in the development of Irish composition for over 30 years. Alumni include many of Ireland’s leading composers, and past tutors and guests have included international figures such as Bent Sørensen, Liza Lim, Christopher Fox, and Kevin Volans, among others.
🎓 Supported By
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Arts Council / An Chomhairle EalaĂon
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IMRO – Irish Music Rights Organisation