Music - Teaching & Performance

Course fee €7,900 (Full-time) / €4,000 per year (Part-time)*
Course fee (non-EU/EEA) €16,580 (Full-time) / Part-time study unavailable

https://www.riam.ie/degrees-programmes/third-level-applications/how-to-apply

Application deadline 24 March 2023

Our Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance (DipMus) is a widely recognised music qualification accredited by Trinity College Dublin that develops two deeply interconnected skills required by every professional musician. This flexible course provides a choice of performance or pedagogy focused pathways, and the option to study full-time for one year or part-time over two years, putting students in charge of their own specialism and pace of study. Year one of the part-time two year option is equivalent to a Certificate in Music Teaching and Performance (CertMus).

Regardless of the pathway you choose, our DipMus will train you to a high level in performance and pedagogy, allowing you to teach your instrument/voice while gaining a wide musical knowledge through classes in performance, musicianship and repertoire as well as seminars and masterclasses.

PERFORMANCE PATHWAY
The Performance Pathway is aimed at those interested in taking an intensive year to concentrate on performing, while developing the skills you need to teach students one-to-one, which can be an important way to supplement income for many professional performers across the world. The principal study on this pathway includes one hour of one-to-one tuition per week in your chosen instrument/voice.

This pathway can act as a one-year post-degree qualification for those postgraduate students who didn’t specialise in music performance but wish to becoming an instrumental/vocal teacher or progress to Masters studies.

It can also act as a direct pathway into year 2 the RIAM Mus.B. Performance Degree subject to reaching the required performing standard.

PEDAGOGY PATHWAY
The Pedagogy Pathway is geared towards the teaching professional who also wishes to develop agility and confidence as a performer. Graduates will be qualified to teach in a variety of settings from conservatoires to the private teaching environment, and primary and secondary schools. The principal study on this pathway includes individual tuition for intensive study of your instrumental discipline, as well as some performance classes.

Many teachers are already busy practitioners in their field and do not have the time to spend a full year intensively studying. By studying part-time, teachers can continue with their practice while developing their skills and gaining a qualification with a more manageable workload.

PERFORMANCE AND PEDAGOGY PATHWAY
It is possible to combine pathways by selecting specific modules. This selection is done in the orientation week prior to commencing the course.

( * Part-time study available to EU students only. Part-time fees are equivalent to CertMus annual fees - please note that fees are subject to increase in line with CertMus fees and may increase in line with inflation between year one and year two of your studies)

Programme Learning Outcomes

Participate confidently in a wide variety of teaching performing situations from solo instrumental lessons to chamber music and larger ensemble coaching.

Teach as instrumental/vocal specialists in a variety of settings from conservatoires to private teaching environment and primary and secondary schools

Communicate a strong artistic vision, supported by a sound technique and effective rehearsal strategies
Work productively as part of a team within a variety of ensemble formats

Compose and analyse short exercises using a wide range of compositional techniques

Identify and describe in detail the major developments of music through study of the musical score and secondary sources

Perform exercises that demonstrate awareness of the physical experience associated with movement

Control anxiety and stress in performance

Plan, reflect on and progress their careers as an instrumental or vocal teacher

Critically reflect and articulate the main principles of educational psychology, and various musical pedagogies (such as Kodály and Dalcroze)

The Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance has three curriculum strands:

Practical lessons, ensemble rehearsals and performance class develop confident performers

Pedagogy modules offer teachers a strong foundation in educational issues and teaching philosophies

Supporting academic studies provide solid musical foundations for life

Modules
There will be no mandatory allocation of modules in Year One or Two as all are stand-alone in nature, but students must pass their chosen combination of 30 ECTS worth of modules in Year One on the part-time course in order to progress to Year Two.

a = Performance pathway only

b = Pedagogy pathway only

Other modules are mandatory and shared between the two pathways

Module 1a - Principal Study [Performance]
Module 1b - Principal Study [Pedagogy]
Module 2: Chamber Music
Module 3: Performance Electives
Module 4: Compositional Techniques - Harmony & Counterpoint
Module 5: Aural Training/Sight-singing
Module 6: History of Music
Module 7a: Applied Pedagogy (Performance)
Module 7b: Applied Pedagogy (Pedagogy)
Module 8: Principles of Pedagogy (Pedagogy)
Module 9b: The Reflective Practitioner in the Ensemble Setting [Pedagogy]
Module 10b: Music in Healthcare and Community Settings [Pedagogy]
Module 11: RIAM Holistic

Where a module is separated into (a) or (b), Performance Pathway students will take (a) modules and Pedagogy Pathway students will take (b) modules.

Course accreditation
Trinity Accredited Course