30th Choral Conducting Summer School 15-20 August

AOIC's 30th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School will take from Sunday 15 to Friday 21 August 2010 in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in the University of Limerick.Download the Summer School borchure in PDF format...

Irish Youth Choir concerts a standout success

Following a week of intensive rehearsals, the Irish Youth Choir and National Youth Orchestra of Ireland performed to full houses at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, Wexford Opera House and The National Concert Hall, Dublin....

Ireland Unlimited win Aviva choir competition

Congratulations to Ireland Unlimited who have been selected toperform at the opening game at the new Aviva stadium on July 31st. 

Forthcoming AOIC events

Conductors, singers and musicians wising 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.

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Irish Youth Choir seeks new members

The Irish Youth Choir is auditioning members for its 2010 season which sees the choir working in an exciting collaboration with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland

AOIC launches the Dawn Chorus - get involved

AOIC, Active Retirement Ireland and Bealtaine launch the Dawn Chorus, a new initiative for choirs and active retirement groups in 2010

'Carols for All' on 20th December at 3pm in UCH Limerick

AOIC and Limerick's University Concert Hall presented ‘Carols for All’ on Sunday 20th December at 3.00pm with Band of the Southern Command.

Choirs sought for charity carol singing

'Tis the season - as Christmas time approaches, choirs all over the country sing for charity. Here are some requests from organisations looking for choirs to sing.

IYC performance in Loughrea 25th October

The Irish Youth Choir, under the direction of Artistic Director Greg Beardsell, will give a performance of Generation Now on Sunday 25th October at 3pm in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

New sight reading course coming soon

AOIC's next Sight Reading for Singers course will take place in Dublin on 6 consecutive Saturdays from 7 November - 12 December 2009

National Choral Singing Week a huge success!

Many thanks to choirs, schools and groups all over the country who got involved in this year's National Choral Singing Week marking World Mental Health Week from 5th – 12th October 2009

Events diary for National Choral Singing Week

Here are some events happening during the National Choral Singing Week. Let us know what you will do...

New choral competition on RTÉ 1

RTÉ and Sideline Productions seek entrants for An Cór competition for choirs. Closing Date 11th September.

Conducting Summer School over for another year

29th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School held from 16th - Friday 21st August 2009.

Sligo Choral Festival update

Sligo Choral Festival update

This year's Sligo Choral Festival will take place from 13th - 15th November 2009 with concerts and competitions taking place in the Mercy College and St Anne's Church, Sligo Competitions include Male...

Irish Youth Choir to raise the roof in Limerick, Kilkenny and Dublin

The Irish Youth Choir, now in its 27th year, begins its annual rehearsal course at the University of Limerick campus.

AOIC announces partnership with University Concert Hall, Limerick

The Association of Irish Choirs is delighted to announce that it has been invited to become an artistic partner of UCH, the concert hall in the University of Limerick, and will move its office and operations to the UL campus

AOIC launches new website.

The Association of Irish Choirs is delighted to announce the launch of its new website. The new website provides those with an interest in Irish choral music with a wealth of information about choirs nationally.

Sight reading for singers courses

AOIC has designed a new sight reading course for singers series which commenced in February, 2009.