The School of Music is pleased to offer elective modules for students from across the University. Anyone who wants to learn more about music as part of their degree is encouraged to enrol. If you have any questions about any of these modules, please contact (opens in a new window)music@ucd.ie.
Please see below for details of our academic and performance elective modules for Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026. Students may also be interested in our concert series and recital series.
Symphony Orchestra: Rehearsals Monday 6.30-9pm. Audition required.
Philharmonic Choir: Rehearsals Tuesday 6-8pm. Audition required. Singers from a broad range of musical backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.
Choral Scholars: Rehearsals Monday/Thursday 6-8:30pm. Audition required, September auditions only.
Gamelan Orchestra: Indonesian percussion group. Email (opens in a new window)gamelan@ucd.ie for details.
Composition Ensemble: Compose and perform your own music. Tutorials Wednesday 1-2pm. Practice Wednesday 6-8pm. Beginners welcome.
Traditional Irish Music Group: Compose, arrange and perform. Melody instrument required. Practice Monday 4-6pm.
Join for credit or just for fun
Note: UCD Philharmonic Choir welcomes singers from a broad range of musical backgrounds and experience levels, who share a love of singing.
1st year students do not take electives until the Spring trimester. You can join/audition in September for the Spring and participate in the ensembles without taking them for credit in the Autumn. You will also have a chance to audition (except for Choral Scholars) before Spring trimester registration closes.