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    Conductor in Training

    We are delighted to introduce the Conductor in Training for 2026
    Ciara Murphy
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    Ciara Murphy is a conductor and music educator from Sligo with a passion for inspiring young musicians through ensemble music-making. Associate Conductor with the UCD School of Music, she has worked across choral, orchestral and community music settings, conducting ensembles including UCD Symphony Orchestra, UCD Philharmonic Choir, Trinity Singers, Trinity Orchestra, Sligo Orpheus Choir and the North West Cross-Border Concert Band.

    Alongside her conducting work, Ciara delivers music education projects with Music Generation and the National Concert Hall and serves as Chair of the Youth Committee of the European Choral Association. A recipient of the Most Promising Conductor award at the City of Derry International Choir Festival in 2024, Conducting Fellow with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland 2026 under Maestro Killian Farrell and winner of the 2026 Feis Ceoil Orchestral Conducting Competition with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, she is delighted to join and support Sing Ireland’s Irish Youth Choirs as Conductor in Training for 2026.

    Conductor-in-training

    Sing Ireland and the Irish Youth Choirs are inviting applications for a Conductor-in-Training role across our 2026 Summer Residential Courses at the University of Limerick. Working alongside Creative Directors Patrick Barrett (IYC 18 to 25 Years) and Lynsey Callaghan (IYC 14 to 17 Years), the successful candidate will be fully immersed in the life of the choirs - preparing selected scores, supporting rehearsals, and taking part in all course activities.

    There will also be an opportunity to conduct one piece in the IYCs’ public performances, with additional opportunities to support and develop singers throughout the residential programme.

    This is a valuable chance to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant youth choral environment.

    This mentoring opportunity is open to musicians in the early stages of their conducting career who have had experience of training and conducting choirs. Candidates should be aged between 20 and 35 years in 2026.