Month: April 2026 • Waltons New School of Music

Now Enrolling for Our Summer Term

30 April 2026

We're now enrolling for our 2026 Summer Term, with a range of tuition including lessons, group courses, summer music camps for children , our inaugural Waltons Trad Summer School, and more!

2026 Music for Schools Competition Finalists Announced

14 April 2026

We are delighted to announce the 2026 Waltons RTÉ lyric fm Music for Schools Competition Finalist schools!

2026 Music for Schools Competition Finalists Concert Adjudicators

8 April 2026

We are delighted to announce our 2026 Music for Schools Competition Finalists Concert Guest Adjudicators – Aedín Gormley and Paul Noonan.

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Waltons Trad Summer School Enrolment Form

YOUR INFORMATION

Email

Phone Number

First Name

Surname

Preferred Pronouns

Is this form for your child or for a person in your care (over 15 years old)?

Yes

Child's First Name

Child's Surname

Child's Date of Birth

Preferred Pronouns

Do you / does your child have a medical condition, special needs or other requirements that we should be aware of?

Yes

No

Please specify.

It is important that you provide relevant and accurate information, which we will handle confidentially.

How did you hear about the Waltons Trad Summer School? (Please tick all that apply.)

Reputation

Friend/Recommendation

Web Search

Social Media

WHAT DO YOU PLAY?

Please select the instrument(s) you play:

If you play more than one instrument, what is the primary one?

If other, please list:

Please describe your previous experience.

Are you including a recording of your playing with this form?

Yes

No

Please upload your recording.

#Upload

CHOOSE FILE

WORKSHOP PREFERENCES

Please rate your interest in the different Summer School Workshops available. (Please note: your ratings are not required to book a place in the selected workshops; they simply help us to gauge interest and decide which workshops to run.)

	Most Interested	Somewhat Interested	Least Interested
Do It Yourself: Composing New Tunes - Éamonn Galldubh and Aisling Moroney
Arranging Irish Music - Harry Long and John Sweeney
Accompaniment in Irish Music - Aisling Moroney and John Sweeney
Irish Traditional Music in the 20th Century - Harry Long and Éamonn Galldubh
Bodhrán for Beginners Workshops - Harry Long and John Sweeney
We Are Dancer: Understanding Irish Dance Rhythms - Adam Agee and Irish Dancer
Playing and Learning by Ear - Adam Agee
Making a Tune Your Own: Ornamentation and Embellishment - Adam Agee
Re-Imagining Turlough O’Carolan’s Music - Harry Long
Irish Trad for Classical Violinists - Cathy McEvoy
The Art of Constructing Sets - Cathy McEvoy
An Introduction to Bluegrass - Cathy McEvoy
The Art of Slow Air Playing - Aisling Moroney

PRIVATE & PARTNER LESSONS

Please complete this section if you would like to book and take one or more private (one-to-one) or partner (two-person) lessons over the course of the week. (You can take up to five lessons, depending on teacher availability.) Lessons will take place daily between 4 and 5.30 pm, and we will provide you with a schedule of the lesson(s) you've booked shortly before the Summer School begins.

If you are entering the Summer School with a friend at the same skill level, you can book partner lessons in advance. Otherwise, you should book private lessons.

How many lessons (private and/or partner) would you like to book?

Lesson 1 Instrument

Lesson 1 Type

Partner Name

(if applicable)

Fee

Lesson 2 Instrument

Lesson 2 Type

Partner Name

(if applicable)

Fee

Lesson 3 Instrument

Lesson 3 Type

Partner Name

(if applicable)

Fee

Lesson 4 Instrument

Lesson 4 Type

Partner Name

(if applicable)

Fee

Lesson 5 Instrument

Lesson 5 Type

Partner Name

(if applicable)

Price:

Total:

€

ENROLMENT & PAYMENT

Waltons Trad Summer School Enrolment – Standard Rate

Fee: €350.00

Private/Partner Lessons – Standard Rate

Fee: €

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