One-Day Répétiteur Workshop in association with Irish National Opera

About this event:

The Vocal, Opera and Drama Department at TU Dublin Conservatoire invites applications for a one-day introductory course specifically aimed at singers and pianists developing their dual performance skills, and for pianists interested in pursuing professional careers as répétiteurs.

The full-day course will include masterclasses and workshops with experienced répétiteurs, accompanists, conductors, singers and vocal teachers and a round-table discussion offering advice on work experience and developing opportunities from key industry professionals.

Participants may attend as a pre-formed duo (singer and pianist) or will be assigned partners in advance of the course. Both will have an opportunity to develop their collaborative skills throughout the day’s activities and selected partnerships will be chosen to take part in a concert at the conclusion of the course.

Prospective applicants should fill out an application form and return along with a biography (300 words max.) detailing performance experience and achievements to date.

Pianists wishing to take part as performing participants should have reached a minimum of Diploma level. Singers should have at least three years of suitable experience.

Music programmes will be agreed in advance.

Guidance and information on making an application for the Master of Music in Performance (MMus, Vocal and Répétiteur) offered at TU Dublin Conservatoire will also be covered during the course.

Course fees:

€80 for Participating Pianists (Diploma standard minimum) and Singers (three years experience)

€30 for Observers

For further details contact Dr Rachel Talbot at [email protected]

Course fee includes coffee, tea and sandwich lunch

Application deadline: 28th April 2023

Applications can be made online here:

https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/arts-humanities/conservatoire/news/conservatoire-events/tu-dublin-to-host-one-day-repetiteur-workshop-.html

Workshop Schedule:

09:30 hrs

Welcome and Registration

09:45 hrs - 10:45 hrs

Workshops: The Unashamed Accompanist

Parallel sessions with staff répétiteurs: Mairéad Hurley, Aoife O'Sullivan, Richard McGrath and Professor Una Hunt

10:45 hrs - 11:00 hrs COFFEE BREAK

11:00 hrs - 12:00 hrs

Workshops: Collaborations for Vocalists and Pianists

Parallel sessions with staff vocal teachers: Emmanuel Lawler, Steve Wallace, Mairéad Buicke and Toni Walsh

12:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs

Masterclass: Rehearsing with the conductor: Fergus Sheil

13:00 hrs - 14:00 hrs LUNCH BREAK

14:00 hrs - 16:30 hrs

Masterclass with Guest Répétiteur: Brenda Hurley

At 17:00 hrs: The programme for the concert at 19:00 hrs to be announced

17:00 hrs - 18:00 hrs

Roundtable Discussion with industry professionals: guest répétiteur, vocal staff and Irish National Opera's Artistic Director, Fergus Sheil

Session Chair, Dr Rachel Talbot

Topics include:

a) Répétiteur in the MMus Master in Performance programme at TU Dublin Conservatoire, Mairéad Hurley

b) Information on proposed INO scholarship for répétiteurs and associated industry experience, INO Artistic Director, Fergus Sheil

c) Making a career as Répétiteur and Vocal Accompanist

d) The demands of the international industry and available opportunities

19:00 hrs - 20:30 hrs

CONCERT: The Concert Hall/Recital Hall, TU Dublin Conservatoire, East Quad, Grangegorman with selected participants from the course 

About the Master of Music (Performance) with Honours (DT9032/DT543/DT586), TU Dublin Conservatoire

The course is designed to facilitate the artistic, intellectual and creative development of students through an integrated and structured programme with performance experience underpinned by complementary research and professional studies.

The aim is to prepare graduates for a performing career in the music profession. Applications are welcomed from advanced pianists interested in developing their répétiteur and collaborative skills with vocalists.

Further information on the Master of Music (Performance) qualification at TU Dublin Conservatoire is available from the links below:

TU489

TU388

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

TU Dublin, East Quad, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7, Ireland