Castleknock School of Music - Castleknock School of Music
Welcome
Welcome to Castleknock School of Music (CSM).
Our philosophy is to provide excellent music tuition and to provide stimulating music classes that will develop in our students a real and lasting love of music.
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Instrument classes
http://www.castleknockschoolofmusic.com/classes/instrumentation
Experienced Staff
MMA
The Mini Music Academy
http://www.castleknockschoolofmusic.com/classes/mini-music-academy/mini-music-academy
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Enrollments Now Being Accepted at CSM and Mini Music Academy
CSM and Mini Music Academy are now accepting new enrollments for September 2020.
You can enroll online directly from our website.
You can enroll by requesting an enrolment form via email:
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Any queries or advice required, just email us and we will be very happy to help you.
Kind regards,
CSM & MMA Team
Online Learn to Play Day at Draíocht Arts Centre
Learn to Play Day at Dráiocht Arts Centre - a phenomenally successful day run by Castleknock School of Music and Mini Music Academy in years gone by in collaboration with Dráiocht Arts Centre.
This was due to be held Thursday 28th May but obviously has had to be deferred to a later date.
In the meantime, CSM and Mini Music staff have put together 5 videos Introducing parents and students to:
- Mini Music Classes
- Piano Classes
- Violin Classes
- Flute Classes
- Guitar Classes
If you have a baby, toddler, wobbler, child, tweenager, teenager or if you yourself would like to take up an instrument while living through these most extraordinary of times, please do contact us and we can offer help, advise and of course CLASSES for you.
Links to videos directly from Dráiocht Arts Centre are below for your enjoyment:
Violin with Christina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMRI2ECdXbU
Guitar with Stevie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZSU05zHZM0
Flute with Roisin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVTgDSdPsgY
Piano with Eire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUZCJUtln2E
Early music with Antoinette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK-CPKXjghM
Re-Register NOW
Thanks to all our parents who have re-registered with us. You are fantastic, efficient and super organised!
A gentle reminder to parents / students who have not as yet re-registered. The deadline date wis 30tH May.
You can register and make payment online at www.easypaymentsplus.ie or over the phone or by bank transfer here:
| Bank: | Ulster Bank |
| Sort Code: | 985050 |
| Account Number: | 00741950 |
| IBAN: | IE22ULSB98505000741950 |
| BIC: | ULSBIE2D |
CSM & MMA Team :)
Online Classes - Online Exams
Happy month of May to all our amazing students and parents.
Our online classes are proving to be a brilliant success and we are delighted to announce that all instrumental and vocal summer music exams will be held online.
Summer theory exams are now deferred until Saturday 19th September and our young theory students are working amazingly hard working towards that date.
Any students who wish not to avail of the online exam option, can have their exam deferred until September 2020.
CSM team are extremely proud of our students and special thanks to our parents who have shown such support to us during these difficult times.
Congratulations to Antoinette Kenna's Students
Hannah James (Age 12)
Giannes de Leon (Age 11)
Ester Bonny (Age 11)
Following the Online Theory Project Competition, we are delighted to announce the winners in the various age categories.
Under 12 yrs: Hannah James
Under 11 yrs: Giannes de Leon and Esther Bonny
Well done to all students who participated - it was very difficult to choose :)
And thanks to their dedicated teacher Ms. Antoinette Kenna
CSM Team
Congratulations guys :)
CSM & MMA Team
COVID-19 Emergency Closure Updates
The health and welfare of all our staff and students is of top priority to us, and we are continuing to actively monitor national and international sources of information to help ensure the wellbeing of the CSM community.
We will continue to provide updates as they arise through our website, mailing list and facebook pages.
Online Resources
CSM Student Piano Exam Preparation
While online classes are flowing along, don't forget to use online resources to help with your musical development.
Here is Professor Reamonn Keary (RIAM) performing 2020 exam pieces - a fantastic visual / audio resource.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC2eu2kQPWo
To find your exam pieces on YouTube, simply put Reamonn Keary together with the title of your piece, into the search bar.
RIAM Mock Examinations
You can become familiar with the format of the RIAM exams by checking out online videos.
Here is Ms Lorna Horan, senior examiner of the RIAM taking you through aural tests preparation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2yLNNL654E
You can see many videos online by typing in RIAM Mock Exams in the YouTube search bar
Please like CSM on FACEBOOK and keep updated with regular posts to help / support you with exam preparation and overall musical development:
https://www.facebook.com/castleknockschoolofmusic/
https://www.facebook.com/MiniMusicAcademy/
Wishing all our parents and students continued health. Keep safe!
Official Launch of Online Classes at CSM
COVID19 VIRUS NOTICE
Due to the COVID-19 virus and the closure of schools, CSM are making available classes online until the 29th March. These classes are optional for teachers and parents.
We are following the guidelines as set out by the Department of Education and have developed a policy for continuing lessons using online software applications.
It is our mission to continue our high standard of music classes (both individual and group) to all of our students.
CSM Team
