Education & Training

Bernie Sherlock

AOIC, under the guidance of Bernie Sherlock, Director of Educational Programmes, runs a year-round programme of courses, initiatives and events designed to stimulate choral activity, increase skills of choral conductors and singers and to raise the profile of choral music in Ireland.

Conductors, singers and musicians wishing to develop their skills can choose from a number of training and professional development opportunities, such as courses, masterclasses and mentoring positions offered by AOIC.

Members of AOIC can avail of reduced rates for all courses. In addition, AOIC's Annual International Choral Conducting Summer School is recognised for EPV days for Primary School teachers by the Department of Education and Science.

Spring Conducting Courses 11th February 2012

Conducting courses will begin in February 2012

Sight Singing Courses Spring 2012

Designed to meet the needs of amateur choir singers wishing to learn how to read music or to improve their basic reading skills.

Vocal Production Courses commence 5th November

Covering essentials including the basics of healthy, natural singing technique, breath control, support and posture

International Choral Conducting Summer School 2012

33rd Annual International Choral Conducting Summer School 12 - 17 August 2012

Masterclass for Conductors in association with Cork International Choral Festival on Sunday 6th May

The Association of Irish Choirs, in conjunction with Cork International Choral Festival presents a Masterclass for Conductors.

Conductor in Training 2011

Amy Ryan, from Kerry has just been appointed as the Conductor in Training for IYC in 2011.

This initiative presents an extraordinary opportunity for one young conductor to partake in training opportunities with the Irish Youth...