We offer tuition in a wide range of instruments: piano / singing / violin / viola / cello / organ / saxophone / trombone / trumpet / clarinet / percussion / bass, electric, acoustic, and classical guitar / ukulele / flute / recorder / tin whistle / music theory.
We have a wide range of instruments available in the school for use and many are available to rent through the school rental scheme.
Students are welcome to join our many ensembles such as, jazz band, Irish traditional group, ukulele group, orchestra, sight singing/ junior /senior and chamber choirs.
Our students have opportunities to perform at our many school events such as, the carol service, the musical evening, and the many pop-up concerts that take part during the year. We also take part in choral and music festivals throughout the country. For further information please contact our department coordinator:
lisahennessy@kilkennycollege.ie
Ensemble Timetable
Monday
Pop Choir – all year groups 3.40pm
Senior choir 6.15pm
Tuesday
Junior choir 3.40pm
Chamber Choir 6.15pm – 7.00pm
Thursday
Orchestra – 6.15-7.15pm
Friday
Jazz Band 3.40pm
The Ukulele and Irish Traditional Music Group rehearse lunchtimes. Check with Ms. Hennessy for times.
Music Staff
Lisa Hennessy- Music Department Coordinator, Guitar, Ukulele Tutor,
Robbie Pender- Choral Director, Orchestra Conductor, Piano, and Vocal Tutor
Nicola Harding- Head of Academic Music, Vocal Tutor
Annemarie Kavanagh- Department Music Teacher, and Ukulele group, Piano.
Trish Johnson – Department Music Teacher, Flute
Eamon Cahill- Jazz Band Director, Woodwind/Brass Tutor
Yvonne Collier- Piano Tutor
Jeremy Hickey- Percussion Tutor
Carl Rochford – Violin Tutor
Roisin O Grady – Vocal Tutor