The 4th Annual RIAM Teaching Network Conference will take place on the 29 and 30 June 2017 in the royal Irish Academy of Music. This year, the conference is focusing on teaching music in the 21st Century. The closing address will be given, once again, by our Director, Deborah Kelleher, where she will reflect on what in means to be a music teacher in the 21 Century.
Conference Programme: Thursday, 29 June 2017 10.00am - Colma Brioscú - Choosing Reperotire for Recital Certificates and Competitions 11.00am - Coffee Break 11.30am - Brendan Breslin - Working with a School Orchestra / Band 1.00pm - Lunch Break 2.00pm - Lorna Horan - The Creation of the RIAM Piano Albums 2017 2.30pm - Majella Boland - The Importance of Musicianship in Music Teaching 3.00pm - Coffee Break 3.30pm - Thérèse Fahy - Pour Le Piano : Playing and Teaching the Music of Claude Debussy Friday, 30 June 2017 10.00am - Conor Linehan - Teaching Contemporary Piano Repertoire 11.00am - Coffee Break 11.30am - Imelda Drumm: Classical Singing - Scales, Vaccaj and Working with the Student's Abilities 1.00pm - Lunch Break 2.00pm - Amy Ryan - Teaching Pre-Instrumental Music 3.30pm - Coffee Break 4.00pm - Jennifer O'Connor-Madsen - Online Resources for Music Teachers and the Launch of M Theory - Music Theory Videos from the RIAM 4.30pm - Closing Address: Deborah Kelleher
ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES [3rd - 7th July 2017]A week-long orchestral academy at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, July 2017
This non-residential five-day event is led by conductor Ciaran Crilly and features expert training by members of the RIAM’s distinguished teaching staff, as well as a number of rehearsal sessions with visiting conductors.
In addition to exploring exciting repertoire, developing as an orchestral musician and having fun, students of this summer orchestral academy with a difference will: Workshop times: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm
Age Group: 12 to 18
Ability Range: Recommended from Grade IV upwards
No audition required
Closing date Friday 30th June 2017
This aim of this training is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge that are necessary to deal with child protection issues in line with Children First 2011 guidelines, Children First Act 2015 and the Child Care Act 1991. All Participants will receive a copy of Barnardos Protecting Children, A Child Protection Guide for Early Years and School Age Childcare Services (2nd Ed) and a Certificate of Attendance
After taking part in the training, participants will be able to: The course will involve presentation, case studies and group exercises.
Réamonn Keary and Lorna Horan will combine forces to present teachers with a guided approach to preparing students for piano exams using the RIAM 2018 piano albums and discussing the potential technical and musical challenges in each piece and addressing ways to tackle these problems. Each participant will receive a copy of the Key Skills Handbook, which includes copies of the annotated scores for all the pieces from Elementary to Grade V and Teaching Notes for each grade.
The main focus of these sessions will include: Dates: Workshops will be held from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm For additional information visit: Stay connected with the Royal Irish Academy of Music Teaching Network:
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