Sing Ireland presents its 41st International Choral Conducting Summer School for conductors, teachers, music students, choral singers and musicians. The only one of its kind in Ireland, this seven-day intensive course offers a wealth of expertise from international tutors, all of whom are active conductors and experienced teachers of conducting. With courses designed to meet the needs and abilities of every student — from beginners to experienced and established conductors — participants at all levels will develop and refine their core conducting skills, with more advanced classes focusing on areas such as rehearsal technique, interpretation, vocal technique and style.

Based in the beautiful surroundings of the University of Limerick, the summer school provides intensive instruction in choral conducting given by dynamic and inspirational tutors. A range of workshops will cover essential and stimulating topics; there will be daily warm-ups, choir sessions and an evening of masterclasses - all ensuring a varied, vibrant and valuable course to be enjoyed by all.

This course offers
Exceptional value for money
Excellent conducting tuition at a range of levels
Tutor-led warm-up sessions and whole group singing
Exposure to new repertoire
Conducting in final-day concert (optional)
One-to-one lessons by private arrangement

The Faculty
Advanced: Georg Grün (Germany)

Intermediate B: Kari Turunen (Finland/Canada)

Intermediate A: Maria Goundorina (Russia/Sweeden)

Transition: Donal Doherty (Ireland)

Foundation: Anna Fűri (Hungary)

Beginners: Orla Flanagan (Artistic Director) (Ireland)

(Early bird rates: for applications received and paid in full by 30th March 2022)