Music Performance

MMusPerf Music Performance

The MMusPerf Programme attracts instrumentalists and vocalists who have achieved a high level of technical and musical skills in their undergraduate studies.



This two-year Master programme provides an opportunity for students to further consider artistic and technical considerations in their instrument or voice in preparation for a sustainable and fulfilling professional career in music.



We offer an exceptionally high level of one-to-one contact with the principal study teacher, namely 2 hours of lessons per week, allowing our emerging artists the opportunity to focus on key areas of development.



Master students have performance opportunities in both solo and Chamber Music recitals, competitions, and professionally run orchestra or opera performances as appropriate to their interests. This regular platform experience hones performing skills and techniques, bringing the work in the teaching studio and practice room to life. Weekly performance classes and regular masterclasses from a range of visiting artists further encourage students to develop a distinctive artistic voice, one which can communicate effectively with sound fundamentals.



Those students who wish to include composition or a second instrument into their principal study may do so. RIAM will work with you to divide those principal study hours between faculty and will adjust assessments to work best for your interests.



For more details relevant to your instrument/voice, please see the information below:

1. MMusPerf (Keyboard)

2. MMusPerf (Strings)

3. MMusPerf (Vocal Studies)

4. MMusPerf (Woodwind, Brass & Percussion)



Master in Music Performance - General Information

Programme aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of the programme are:

• To provide further development, at postgraduate level, for exceptionally talented performers who already

• have a sound undergraduate training and who wish to expand their performing skills

• To inculcate sound musicianship through supporting studies, which will deepen and enrich the students’ perception and understanding of the music they perform, both analytically and stylistically

• To provide students with performance opportunities in both solo and chamber music recitals, in order to heighten awareness of performing skills and techniques by allowing them as much experience as possible on the concert platform

• To prepare students to embark upon a professional career in their chosen field

• To prepare Instrumentalists to give solo recitals, enter international competitions, audition for orchestral positions, and join established chamber music groups

• To prepare singers to give solo recitals, audition for opera houses and as soloists in the oratorio repertoire.

This two-year Master programme provides an opportunity for students to further consider artistic and technical considerations in their instrument or voice in preparation for a sustainable and fulfilling professional career in music.

For full details on entry requirements click on the course webpage link below.

Applications for the academic year 2024/2025 are now open. Applications close on 20 December 2023. Applications cost €100.

2 years

Course fee €9,500

Course fee (non-EU/EEA) €20,500