Cork Academy of Strings

03/02/2026

Concert Alert! We are delighted to be hosting this concert on Sunday. Come along for a lovely night of music. There will be something for everyone!

08/01/2026

*Big Night Ahead!* We're thrilled to announce the fundraising concert for the is coming soon! Secure your tickets through the link in our bio!

18/05/2025

We’re so proud of everything our students and teachers have achieved in this first year of the Cork Academy of Strings. From first notes to ensemble playing, it’s been a fantastic year of music making. If you're considering lessons in violin, viola, Cello or guitar for next year, this is a lovely chance to see what we do. Come along and enjoy the music!

21/04/2025

Are you a string player aged 14 – 24 who wants to explore all aspects of string chamber music?

If so, don't miss your chance to apply to ConCorda Chamber Music Course for Strings 2025! 🎻

ConCorda will take place from 2nd-9th August 2025 in Newtown School, Waterford.

The application deadline is Friday, 9th May 2025.

Learn more about applying here: https://shorturl.at/HC1qD

ConCorda is open to string players aged 14 – 24 of grade 5 or equivalent playing standard and above.

ConCorda is supported by IAYO, The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, the Irish Chamber Orchestra & The National String Quartet Foundation.

14/01/2025

Well done to our student Emma Sophia who studies with Leonie Curtin at the Academy of Strings. An excellent result for an excellent student! 🎼🎻

Received my certificate today for my violin exam and I'm so chuffed with my Distinction result.
Thank you Cork Academy of Strings

15/12/2024

🎄✨ A little peek behind the scenes! ✨🎄

Here's a glimpse of our rehearsal today before the Cork Academy of Strings Christmas Concert! 🎶 We are so proud of all our students, from the Violin Ensemble, Cello Ensemble, Junior Strings, Guitar Duo, String Quartet, and Octet, who worked so hard to bring this music to life.

A special congratulations to those who had their first-ever performance today—you were amazing! 👏🎻🎸

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the season with beautiful music and our continued thanks to the Ursuline College in Blackrock for their continued support 🌟

24/10/2024

We had such a lovely morning in Scoil Phádraig Naofa performing some music featuring the guitar as soloist. The children learned all about the classical guitar and listened to some beautiful guitar music. Guitar lessons commencing in November. Sign up form is available here and PM us if you would like any information. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceXuNV7ZLDt43cRiA4WelUw4I_rdcRFgvPkOmG4wF22nQXuQ/viewform?sfnsn=wa

02/10/2024

We are delighted to have the amazing Colin McLean join our team. Spaces available on Thursdays for 1-1 guitar lessons. PM us for more details!

25/09/2024

We are delighted to have Colin McLean joining us in in the . We are now taking applications for lessons with Colin who will be starting with us in November. The Sign registration form is in the link below. https://forms.gle/7FsvFWfQSd5Uun437

11/09/2024

Don't forget that applications are open for the 2024 IAYO National Chamber Music Workshops are now open! 📣

We will hold our annual workshops on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 October 2024 at Rosary College, Crumlin in Dublin. The fee will be €120.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 4 October 2024!📝

Under the direction of Katharine Mac Mághnuis, this weekend course is suitable for strings, woodwind and brass players from grades 2 – 5 (or equivalent standard).

Experience of chamber ensemble playing is not needed but players should be able to read music.

This course will be non-residential.

More info and apply online at https://bit.ly/3X5c85h

05/06/2024

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02/06/2024

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