Half Term Course 2025
15 - 18 February
Summer Course 2025
30 June - 4 July
After the success of the summer course 2024, we are excited to be offering two Dublin courses in 2025, February Half Term and Summer.
Rathdown School, Glenageary Road Upper, Thomastown, Co, County Dublin, Ireland
As ever, the course offers a cello lesson every day, accompanied masterclasses, performance platforms and student concerts; all this is done in a non-judgemental and supportive atmosphere.
Whilst the cello is our main focus, the courses also places an emphasis on the growth of the individual, vital for being able to do “our best” and perform with confidence on stage. There will be opportunity to be involved in some discussion forums, as well as some practical enrichment sessions (e.g. teaching an interview lesson and doing an orchestral audition). We will also have a yoga teacher present.
We welcome people of all ages and ability, and ask only for a willingness to learn and a love of music.
I am delighted to be able to introduce a stella, world class faculty, consisting of Martin Johnson, Matt Lowe and Sue Lowe*, who will be supported by the outstanding Fergal Caulfield (piano) and John Gibson* (Director of Abhyasa Yoga - Belfast)
It promises to be a fantastic week and we very much hope you can join us.
Best,
Matt Lowe (Artistic Director)
The Faculty
Martin Johnson – Principal cello of National Symphony Orchestra (Ireland) and teacher at the Irish Academy of Music; Matthew Lowe – Freelance Cellist with the National Symphony Orchestra and Ulster Orchestra, High Performance Career and Life Coach, and former Director of Music at Bradfield College; Sue Lowe – Internationally renown cellist, former teacher at The Royal College of Music, York and Durham Universities, Eton College and Chethams School of Music.
Application Process
Fees and Registration
The fee for the February half term course is £395 or €475 and the Summer course will remain at £495 or €580. Both include individual lessons and all additional activities.
The application form needs to be completed before the appropriate deadline (Feb 1st and June 1st).
A deposit, that will be asked for upon receipt of this, must also be paid and will guarantee a place on the course.
Please get in touch if you have any further questions.
Please note - early applications are encouraged so we can cater for your specific needs and provide the best possible experience for you.
Other information
This is a non-residential course. However, if sourcing accommodation is problematic please get in touch, and we will do our best to help you.
To speak to Matt Lowe tel +44 7916172701
We will accept applications up to;
1st Feb (for the half term course)
1st June (for the summer course)