~ Academy Student Achievements ~

~Archived - Pre 2014~


 

RTE Lyric FM Choirs for Christmas - December 2014   

    Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir who were awarded second place out of over 400 choirs in the RTE Lyric FM's Choir for Christmas competition 2014. READ MORE  

 

 

 

 

Coveted place with the (NYO) of Ireland - November 2014   

    Congratulations to Talented Flautist Eoin Fallon (16 Years) from Rochfortbridge who was awarded a coveted place with the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Ireland. Eoin was one of only 3 flute players chosen from Nationwide auditions . READ MORE  

 

 

 

High Achiever Awards - September 2014   

    Congratulations to Aideen O'Halloran(Aged 12) of Birr, Co.Offaly who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Cello exam.

 

 

 

Huge Success for Academy Chamber Choir-  Navan 2014 - May 2014   

    Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir, who were awarded First Place in the Sacred Music Competition, First Place in the Early Music Competition, Second Place in the Chamber Choirs Competition  and Second Place  in the coveted "National Choir of the Year 2014" Competition at Navan Choral Festival.  

 

 

 

Academy Chamber Choir - Celebrate Pope Canonisations -April 2014

    Academy Chamber Choir  were chosen to take the place of the Famous Palestrina Choir to perform a full latin mass with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and the Papal Nuncio as the main celebrants for a Mass of Celebration to mark the Canonisation of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII  READ MORE

 

 

 


Sligo Feis Ceoil - First Place Juvenile Solo Singing (8-10) - March 2014   

    Congratulations to CAITLIN MINNOCK (10 years) who won FIRST PLACE and Cup in the JUVENILE SOLO SINGING (Age 8-10) Competition  at Sligo Feis Ceoil 2014  Read More

 

 

 

 

Sligo Feis Ceoil - First Place Juvenile Solo Singing Under 8 - March 2014   

    Congratulations to MYA DOHERTY (7 years) who won FIRST PLACE and Cup in the JUVENILE SOLO SINGING (Under 8)  Competition at Sligo Feis Ceoil 2014  Read More

 

 

 

 

Sligo Feis Ceoil - First Place Vocal Duet - March 2014   

    Congratulations to GRACE MINNOCK (12 Years) and CAITLIN MINNOCK (10 years) who won FIRST PLACE in the Vocal Duet (U – 15) Competition at Sligo Feis Ceoil 2014   Read More

 

 

 

 

Sligo Feis Ceoil - First Place Junior Any Song - March 2014   

    Congratulations to AOIFE DIGAN (14 years) who won FIRST PLACE and CUP in the JUNIOR ANY SONG (Age 13-16) Competition at Sligo Feis Ceoil 2014  Read More

 

 

 

 

Live Broadcast - RTE ONE Television -February 2014   

    On Sunday 24th February 2014 at 11am on RTE1 Television, there was a special 1 hour Live broadcast given by Staff, Students and Friends of the Academy, and featuring the Academy Chamber Choir. Congratulations to all who took part in this hugely successful event.  

 

 

 

North Wales Choral Festival -December 2013   

    The Academy Chamber Choir proudly won third place in the recent North Wales Choral Festival fending off intense competition from England, Scotland and Wales in the birth place of choral music.  READ MORE

 

 

 

 

Piano Associate Diploma -December 2013   

    Congratulations to Mairead Fox of Moate, Co.Westmeath, who was awarded Distinction in her Associate Diploma in Piano Performance from the London Victoria College of Music.

 

 

 

 

Violin Associate Diploma -December 2013   

    Congratulations to Jerome Scully of Tullamore, Co.Offaly, who was awarded Distinction in his  Associate Diploma in Violin Performance from the London Victoria College of Music.

 

 

 

 

High Achiever Awards - November 2013   

    Congratulations to Caitlin Minnock (Aged 9) of Rahan, Co.Offaly who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Singing exam.

 

 

 

High Achiever Awards - November 2013   

    Congratulations to Grace Minnock (Aged 11) of Rahan, Co.Offaly who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Piano exam.

 

 

 

High Achiever Awards - November 2013 

    Congratulations to Olivia Digan (Aged 13) of Clara, Co.Offaly who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Singing exam.

 

 

 

High Achiever Awards - November 2013 

    Congratulations to SarahGene Loughnane of Birr, Co.Offalywho was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Singing exam.

 

 

 

High Achiever Awards - November 2013 

    Congratulations to Roisin Ryan of Tullamore, Co.Offaly who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Singing exam.

 

 

 

 

Resource Project CD Launch - June 2013 

Congratulations to Aideen Byrne Director of The Academy of Music Resource Project on the CD Launch of "Reach for the Stars". READ MORE

 

 

 

 

 

Chamber Choir Triumph at Cork and Navan Choral Festivals  - May 2013 

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir on winning 1st prize at the Early Music competition and 1st Prize at the Irish Language competition and 3rd prize out of Irelands top choirs in Ireland's Choir of the Year in Cork. READ MORE                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Sligo Feis Ceoil - Juvenile Solo Cup - Mar 2013 

Congratulations to Caitlin Minnock of Rahan, Tullamore, who was awarded First Place in the Juvenile Solo Singing Competition at Sligo Feis Ceoil 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

Sligo Feis Ceoil - Italian Cup - Mar 2013 

Congratulations to Laura Slattery of Tullamore, who was awarded First Place in the Italian Cup Solo Singing Competition at Sligo Feis Ceoil 2013.

    

                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

RTE Lyric FM Choral Competition Success - Dec 2012 

Congratulations to Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir on winning second place out of over 400 choirs in RTE Lyric FM's Choirs for Christmas Competition 2012.

Click Here to hear their winning entries                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Singing Licentiate Diploma Graduate - Dec 2012 

Congratulations to Laura Slattery of Tullamore Co.Offaly, who was awarded Distinction in her  Licenciate Diploma in Singing from the London College of Music.

                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Academy Student Secures Prestigious Scholarship to Top American Music Conservatory  - Nov 2012 

Congratulations to Wenceslas Ostasenka on securing a scholarship to further his vocal studies at one of Americas leading music conservatories Boston New England Conservatory.

Click Here for full details                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award 2012 - Oct 2012 

Congratulations to Caitlin Minnock (Aged 8) of Rahan, Co.Offaly, who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Singing exam.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award 2012 - Oct 2012

 

Congratulations to Jennifer Dillon (Aged 7) of Athlone, Co.Westmeath, who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Violin exam.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award 2012 - Oct 2012

 

Congratulations to Emily Dillon (Aged 9) of Athlone, Co.Westmeath, who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her recent Piano exam.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Piano Associate Teaching Diploma - June 2012

 

Congratulations to Diarmuid O'Brien of Castletown Geoghegan, Co.Westmeath, who was awarded his Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Teaching from the London Victoria College of Music.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

National Choir of the Year 2012 - May 2012

 

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir, who won the Coveted Title of National Choir of the Year 2012 at Navan Choral Festival 2012. Read More Here                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

First Place in Early Music Competition - May 2012

 

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir, who were awarded First Place in the Early Music Competition at Navan Choral Fescitval 2012.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

First Place in Sacred Music Competition - May 2012

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir, who were awarded First Place in the Sacred Music Competition at Navan Choral Festival 2012.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Arklow Feis Ceoil Solo Flute Competition - Mar 2012

Congratulations to Alyssa Mandarano of Tullamore, who was awarded First Place in the Junior Solo Flute Competition at Arklow Feis Ceoil 2012.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Choir Limerick Choral Festival - Feb 2012

Congratulations to Moate Youth Choir - Director Ciaran Brady, who were awarded  First Place in the Youth Choirs Competition at Limerick Choral Festival 2012.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Piano Associate Teaching Diploma Graduate - Jan 2012

Congratulations to Paul Deegan of Moate Co.Westmeath, who was awarded his Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Teaching from the London Victoria College of Music.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Piano Associate Teaching Diploma Graduate - Jan 2012

Congratulations to Caoilfhionn O'Donovan of Tullamore Co.Offaly, who was awarded her Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Teaching from the London Victoria College of Music.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - December 2011

Congratulations to SarahGene Loughnane of Birr Co.Offaly, who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her singing exam. SarahGene received her award at a special ceremony before a distinguished group of guests in December 2011.

 

 

 

 


Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - December 2011

Congratulations to Sean Garvey of Glasson Co.Westmeath, who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in his singing exam. Sean received his award at a special ceremony before a distinguished group of guests in December 2011.

 

 

 

 


Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - December 2011

Congratulations to Camilla McLoughlan of Tullamore Co.Offaly, who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her singing exam. Camilla received her award at a special ceremony before a distinguished group of guests in December 2011.

 

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - December 2011

Congratulations to Nikki Burke of Tullamore Co.Offaly, who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her singing exam. Nikki received her award at a special ceremony before a distinguished group of guests in December 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

Singing Associate Diploma Graduate - September 2011

Congratulations to Audrey O'Meara of Birr Co.Offaly, who was awarded her Associate Diploma in Musical Theater from the London College of Music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singing Associate Diploma Graduate - September 2011

Congratulations to Laura Slattery of Tullamore Co.Offaly, who was awarded her Associate Diploma in Singing from the London College of Music.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Singing Associate Diploma Graduate - September 2011

Congratulations to Maria Cosgrove of Ballycumber Co.Offaly, who was awarded her Associate Diploma in Musical Theater from the London College of Music.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Singing Associate Diploma Graduate - September 2011

Congratulations to Nicole Robinson of Roscrea Co.Tipperary, who was awarded her Associate Diploma in Singing from the London College of Music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singing Associate Diploma Graduate - September 2011

Congratulations to Paula Cosgrove of Ballcumber, Co.Offaly, who was awarded her Associate Diploma in Musical Theater from the London College of Music.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Piano Associate Teaching Diploma Graduate - July 2011

Congratulations to Aisling O'Neill of Moate Co.Westmeath, who was awarded her Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Teaching from the London Victoria College of Music.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Piano Distinction Licentiate Diploma Graduate - July 2011

Congratulations to Amy Farrell of Moate Co.Westmeath, who was awarded Distinction in her Licentiate Diploma in Pianoforte Teaching from the London Victoria College of Music.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Sligo Feis Ceoil 2011 and RTE Lyric FM Junior Vocal Bursary  - April 2011  

Congratulations to Sean Garvey of Glasson Co.Westmeath, who won First Place in the Junior Musical Theatre Solo Competition and Second Place in the Junior Vocal Solo competition. Sean also went on to be chosen as the RTE Lyric FM Most Promising Junior Vocal Soloist and was awarded the RTE Lyric FM Junior Vocal Bursary.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Navan Solo Singing Competitions 2011  - March 2011  

Congratulations to Winceslas Ostasenko of Mullingar, Co.Westmeath who won the "Junior Vocal Solo Cup ages 14-16" in the Navan Vocal Solo Competitions. As a result of this Winceslas was awarded the opportunity to sing for 600 guests at the adjudication entertainment section of the Rotary National Choir of the Year competition at the Navan Choral Festival.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Navan Choral Festival 2011 - Four Awards  - March 2011  

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir who won Second Place in the Mixed Voice competition, a Distinction in the Early Music competition and a much coveted Third Place in the Sacred Music competition which was the largest competition of the day. The choir were also awarded a Distinction in the Rotary National Choir Of The Year Competition.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Cork International Choral Festival 2011 - Three Awards  - March 2011  

The Academy Chamber Choir took Second Place in the Premier National Competition for Chamber Choirs at the Cork International Choral Festival. As it was the choirs first time to attend this prestigious festival they were overjoyed with the award. However, the success over the weekend in Cork was not to cease there. They went on to win The John Mannion Memorial Trophy a special Award for the performance of a piece in the Premier Competition for Chamber Choirs as well as the Perpetual Trophy for the Performance of Irish Contemporary Choral Music a special award for the performance of an original choral work by an Irish composer written after 1975. Their recent masterclass in Moate with the composer Colin Mawby proved even more fruitful as it was his wonderful choral work Angelus Domini which secured them these two major accolades.                                                                                          

 

Colin Mawby Master Classes - Feb 2011 

Internationally renowned composer Colin Mawby treated the Academy Chamber Choir and the Academy's "Moate Youth Choir" to a masterclass which they will never forget. Prior to this wonderful experience each choir had been working on pieces composed by Colin Mawby, who has worked with internationally recognised superstars such as Charlotte Church, Celtic Tenors and the Westminster Cathedral choir to name but a few. During the masterclass, Mawby worked on these pieces until they were perfect. The Choirs went on to use the pieces in both concert and winning competition performances throughout the year. Following the /span> master classes both choirs performed the works at a concert with leading Irish Organist Shane Brennan to rapturous applause. More Photos Click Here                                                                                          

 

Limerick Choral Festival - First Place Plainchant Cup - March 2011  

 

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir on winning First Place and Cup in the Plainchant Competition in “Limerick Choral Festival 2010”                                                                                           

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - December 2010  

Congratulations to Dearbhla O'Brennan of Tullamore, Co.Offaly who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her singing exam. Dearbhla received her award at a special ceremony before a distinguished group of guests in December 2010. After a lengthy audition process, she was also awarded the accolade of performing in a special regional Gala Concert prior to the award ceremony.                                                                                          

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - December 2010  

Congratulations to Nicole Robinson of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her singing exam.                                                             

 

 

 

 

Singing Distinction Licentiate Diploma Graduate - September 2010 

Congratulations to Marguerite Mc Donnell A.L.C.M, L.L.C.M (Distinction) of Birr. Co.Offaly, who was awarded Distinction in her Licentiate Diploma in Musical Theatre from the London College of Music.                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

Piano Honours Licentiate Teaching Diploma Graduate - September 2010

Congratulations to Paula Cosgrove A.V.C.M, L.V.C.M (Honours) of Ballycumber Co.Offaly, who was awarded an "Honours Licentiate Teaching Diploma in Piano" from the Victoria College of Music - London.                                                        

 

 

 

 

 

Navan Choral Festival and Rotary Choir of the Year 2010 - May 2010 

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir on their First Place win in the Chamber Choirs Competition in “Navan Choral Festival 2010” and runners up with certificate of Distinction in the “Rotary Choir of the Year Competition 2010”.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Sligo Feis Ceoil - Oratorio Competition (Age15-18) - April 2010 

Congratulations to Nicole Robinson of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary who won the "Oratorio Cup for ages 15-18" in the Sligo Feis Ceoil 2010.                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - August 2009 

Congratulations to Laura Slattery of Tullamore, Co.Offaly who was chosen out of 45,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her singing exam.

 

 

 

 

 

Navan Choral Festival and Bord na Mona National Choir of the Year - April 2009

Congratulations to The Academy Chamber Choir after only 8 months in existence they came second place in the "Chamber Choir Competition" in Navan Choral Festival; and runners up with certificate of distinction in the "Bord na Mona National Choir of the Year 2009" competition.

 

 

 

 

 

Pianoforte Honours Diploma Graduate - January 2009

Congratulations to Kate O’Reilly A.V.C.M.(Hons) of Clara, Co.Offaly who was awarded an "Honours Diploma in Pianoforte Playing" from The Victoria College of Music, London.

 

 

 

 

 

Pianoforte Honours Diploma Graduate - January 2009

Congratulations to Paula Cosgrove A.V.C.M.(Hons) of Ballycumber, Co.Offaly who was awarded an "Honours Diploma in Pianoforte Playing" from The Victoria College of Music, London.

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - September 2008

Congratulations to Bronagh Gallagher of Glasson, Co.Westmeath who was chosen out of 43,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in her singing exam. Brona received her award at a special ceremony before a distinguished group of guests in November 2008. After a lengthy audition process, Brona was also awarded the accolade of performing in a special regional Gala Concert prior to the award ceremony.

 

 

 

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award - September 2008

Congratulations to Conor O'Brien of Tullamore, Co.Offaly a singing/voice student of Ciaran Brady, who was chosen out of 43,000 students to receive a "Permanent TSB High Achiever Award" for excellence in musical ability, and for outstanding performance in his singing exam. Conor received his award at a special ceremony before a distinguished group of guests in November 2008,

 

 

 

 

Pianoforte Honours Diploma Graduate - January 2008

Congratulations to Ann-Marie Kelly A.V.C.M. L.V.C.M. of Moate, Co.Westmeath a piano student of Martina Burgoyne who shortly after achieving her Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Playing (A.V.C.M) was awarded her Teaching Diploma (L.V.C.M.) from The Victoria College of Music, London.