Page 21 - Guidance Subject Guide

Music

Syllabus Recommendations

Listening While it is useful to have Junior
Study and listen to a wide variety of music Certificate Music, it is not necessary. Any

including:
Set works ranging from Bach to the student who feels that they have good
Beetles/Queen listening skills, who plays an instrument

Irish Music - old and new and/or sings, or who composes their own
Other Styles - including Pop & Rock, music should consider Music as an option
Classical and Jazz for the Leaving Certificate.
Composing It is necessary to:

Learn the basic elements of composition: Have the ability to perform vocally
16 Bar Melody and/or play an instrument
Adding Harmony to an existing melody Have some basic knowledge of Music
Performing Theory

2-8 pieces of music to be performed as Be willing to work very hard and
a solo performance or/and as a group participate in musical events during
Music Technology - using a computer to the school year.
write and play music

Examination Requirements

Performance (March/April of 6th Year)
Listening Paper (1½ hours in June)
Leaving Certificate Music is required
Composition Paper (1½ hours in June) to study Music at Trinity College
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At Higher Level, one component is selected as a Dublin and Maynooth.
Higher Elective. Performance is the most popular
choice.

Possible Career Options

Music Teacher - Secondary School/College/Private Performer/Professional musician
Primary School Teacher Sound Engineer
Music Therapist Music Producer/Director