Music Management & Sound 1
The Music, Management & Sound course has been supplying top quality professional performers and sound engineers to the music industry for almost thirty years. Students gain first-hand experience, training, information and advice on all aspects of music. The course focuses on practical musicianship, live performance, studio & live sound engineering, music law and songwriting along with marketing and promotion of music as a product. Students stage live shows throughout the year and these gigs offer the ideal opportunity to put new knowledge and skills into practice.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of aptitude/audition.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Live performance, Sound engineering (studio and live), Management, Agency, Promotion, etc.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus: Music, Management and Sound II.
MTU: BA (Hons) in Popular Music (CR125 – CR129) (depending on principal instrument).
Music Degree courses in Ireland and abroad.
Further information
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fee: €50*
Facilities / Class materials: €50
Guest Speakers/Workshops: €50
Total: €400
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Audition
This course is also suitable for experienced musicians who wish to progress to Higher Education and includes preparation for auditions/ entrance exams.
Music Theory and Practice - 5N1849
Music Industry Studies - 5N1458
Music Performance - 5N1301
Sound Engineering and Production - 5N1900
Event Production - 5N1374
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
Word Processing - 5N1358
5M2011 - Music
Award
QQI - Level 5 Certificate in Music 5M2011
Special Features:
The college has 6 ProTools workstations and a fully-functioning recording studio on site with facilities that include digital editing, mixing and MIDI. Particular emphasis is placed on the assessment of the musicians' live and technical performances as they progress throughout the year.
The college has rehearsal spaces with full backline and P.A. system.
Ronan O'Driscoll
Phone: 021-2067611
Email: ronan.odriscoll@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91