OUR COURSES
About Us
LSOM students are offered a clear and defined "path of progress" from the moment they first enter the school. Using a variety of internationally recognised methods of pedagogy, syllabi and assessment, both internal and external, students are constantly evaluated and monitored to ensure that they are developing to their fullest musical potential.
Individual tuition on all instruments is based on the classical tradition, providing a firm foundation for the performance of all musical genres. Our one to one instrumental and voice lessons ensure undivided attention tailored to suit each student's level of ability and rate of progress. At regular intervals, students are required to undertake an exam or an assessment. This requirement provides a focus, and motivation towards further development. In addition, styles of music particular to certain instruments are catered for, most notably liturgical music on the organ, electric and plectrum guitar styles.
Theoretical instruction in the reading and writing of music runs parallel to instrumental tuition and is catered for by a graded theory class system. In the early years this is focused mostly on reading and writing skills. As the student's knowledge of music deepens, the theory course broadens out to a wider understanding of harmony, history and music appreciation. This serves to enhance the student's knowledge of the music taught at their instrumental lessons. Secondary school students are offered a comprehensive course of study in Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate music.
Concerts and festivals provide unrivalled opportunities to develop public performance ability and stagecraft. To further encourage the aspiring musician, a number of school awards are competed for at key stages of development.
Students are encouraged to engage in group activities, numerous ensembles ranging from duets, acting classes, wind ensemble, big band and orchestras are available to choose from. These ensembles provide invaluable experience in team -working; an essential skill for all performers and also enables students from the different disciplines to interact and and have fun making music.
LSOM provides a firm grounding in all of the skills necessary to become a fully competent performer. Should students wish to formalise their skills, an array if diplomas from external colleges, in teaching and performing, are available at Diploma, Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship level.
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