6th Year Music Studying Independently

Out of School Subjects from €244 a month

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Compose Your Own Path in Leaving Cert Music

Our Out of School course is perfect for 6th Year students who want to study Music independently for the Leaving Certificate exams in 2027.

Over 29 weeks, our expert teachers will guide you through the course, helping you build solid subject knowledge and develop the exam skills you need to do your best.

Classes are two hours and are delivered fully online – so you can learn from the comfort of home, stay on track, and get all the support you need.

Start Date: 07/09/26
Duration: 29 Weeks
Delivery Mode: In Person / Online

Students studying Music independently will receive:

Exceptional tuition from Ireland’s leading teachers
2 hours of class per week
Weekly support with homework and projects
Live class recordings to rewatch at any time throughout the school year until the end of the State Exams in 2027
The Institute’s renowned exam-focused class notes
Exam strategies – answer techniques, marking schemes and time management

The teacher for this Music Studying Independently course is Laura Lynch.

Subject Topics:

September – December

LISTENING

Aural Skills Q6
Set Work 1 of 4 Berlioz
Set Work 2 of 4 Beatles

COMPOSING

Melody Writing – Composing A 16-Bar Major Melody (Question 1)

PERFORMANCE

Music Technology
Unprepared Test 1

Weekly assessment feedback + Christmas Exam

January – March

LISTENING

Irish Music Listening and Essays
Set Work 3 of 4 Mozart
Set work 4 of 4 Deane

COMPOSING

Harmony: Composing Bass Notes and Chord Indications To A Given Tune (Question 5)

PERFORMING

Practical advice
Unprepared Test 2

Weekly assessment feedback + mock exam

Coursework

There will also be several onsite workshops to support students preparation for the musical practical. These occasional onsite workshops are scheduled on weekends, in consultation with the attending students.

Notes and Homework

Extensive notes are provided to students. These notes are for use throughout the course and are a useful revision tool.

To support the ongoing skill development of each student, a large bank of listening, composing, and performing exercises are provided for use in class time as well as in the students’ independent revision time.

Assessment

Homework is assigned and graded weekly, with individual feedback provided before each class.

End-of-topic assessments are regularly scheduled. Student progress is closely monitored to ensure ongoing skill development is progressing at the appropriate rate.

A Christmas assessment test and mock exam will also be scheduled which students can complete in-person or online.

A Mock Practical will be conducted with each 6th Year students in advance of the Music Practical Exam.

For the Academic Year 2026/27 this 6th Year Music Course will take place every Wednesday at 17:30 as per the Weekly Schedule below.

NOTE: All classes are 120 minutes in duration.

*Students may join the course after the start date, subject to project dates. Please contact the office with any queries.

Weekly Schedule

Week	Week Commencing	Note
1	7th Sept 2026	First Week
2	14th Sept 2026
3	21st Sept 2026
4	28th Sept 2026
5	5th Oct 2026
6	12th Oct 2026
7	19th Oct 2026
No Classes	26th Oct 2026	October Mid-Term
8	2nd Nov 2026
9	9th Nov 2026
10	16th Nov 2026
11	23rd Nov 2026
12	30th Nov 2026
13	7th Dec 2026
14	14th Dec 2026
No Classes	21st Dec 2026	Christmas Break
No Classes	28th Dec 2026	Christmas Break
15	4th Jan 2027
16	11th Jan 2027
17	18th Jan 2027
18	25th Jan 2027
19	1st Feb 2027	*St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday, Classes as normal this week, including Bank Holiday Monday 1st February 2027.
20	8th Feb 2027
No Classes	15th Feb 2027	February Mid Term
21	22nd Feb 2027
22	1st March 2027
23	8th March 2027
No Classes	15th March 2027	St Patrick’s Week
No Classes	22nd March 2027	Easter Break
No Classes	29th March 2027	Easter Break
24	5th April 2027
25	12th April 2027
26	19th April 2027
27	26th April 2027
28	3rd May 2027	**May Bank Holiday. Classes as normal this week, including Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2027.
29	10th May 2027

The fee for enrolling in this course is: €1,995.

If you would like to enrol on two Out Of School Subjects, the fee is €3,455.

All students joining our weekly classes now will receive access to recordings of all the classes for which they have enrolled. In addition, they will have access to recordings of the classes that have already taken place since the start of the course. This is an invaluable aid when it comes to revision. Class recordings are available to the end of State Exams 2027.

Please note:

An Instalment payment option for fees may be facilitated. Please call our office on 01 661 3511 or visit our Help Desk for more information. Please Note: instalment payment options are agreed with the approval of the School management. Instalment payment terms must be adhered to. Failure to complete payments as scheduled will result in the suspension of school services.

Card payments accepted.

10% reduction for the second and subsequent members of the same family, attending the same courses. Please contact our office to avail of this discount.

Fees are non-transferable.

FAQ

How do I access my online classes?

Students enrolled on the course will receive an email from us containing their unique login details and links to access their chosen subjects. Login credentials will be sent in advance of course start date. Only those details sent to you will enable you to successfully access classes online.

How are the online classes hosted?

All online classes are hosted live on Microsoft Teams. The links to the weekly classes are accessed via Moodle. Students must sign into both Moodle and MS Teams with the @instituteofeducation.ie login credentials sent to the student.

Are the online classes pre-recorded?

No, each online class is streamed live as per the timetable. Recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid.

Will I have access to recordings of the live classes?

Yes, recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid. These will be available up until the end of the State exams 2027.

Are there any specific requirements to attending online classes?

We would advise that all students enrolling in our online classes have the following: – Access to a reliable wifi service. – Access to a PC, Laptop, Tablet, or similar device. – We would not recommend using a mobile phone. – Headphones/earphones.

Are the class notes available online?

Yes. A soft copy is available on the Moodle Course page for each class booked. Class notes will be posted directly to you. Please ensure you include your Eircode when registering to ensure notes are posted to the correct location.

What style are the classes conducted in? Can students ask questions?

Our classes run in a more lecture style than most students might be used to in school, but they are also interactive, and teachers will use a variety of methods to ensure that students can learn and understand and feel comfortable asking questions and contributing to the class.

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