Newpark Academy of Music

Newpark Academy of Music Catering for over 1000 music students in a wide variety of part-time classes & courses. RCN: 20033897

Our mission is to provide quality music education for children and adults, to strive for excellence while focusing on enjoyment, to train both recreational and professional musicians and to foster a love of music in both. Founded in 1979 to provide much needed music school facilities in south Dublin, Newpark Music Centre now caters for over 1000 students and is one of the largest private music sch

ools in Dublin. While the emphasis is on learning music for enjoyment, students and choirs from the Music Centre have been extremely successful in competitions throughout the country. All exam syllabuses are covered up to and including diploma level and several specialised courses not available in other music schools are offered. As a founder member of the International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ), Newpark Music Centre established its Jazz and Contemporary Music Department in 1986 and is now recognised as the primary centre for jazz and jazz related music education in the country. The staff is drawn from the finest performers and teachers from Ireland and abroad, ensuring that students are constantly kept up to date with the latest musical techniques, concepts and trends. In our website you will find details of the many and varied courses and activities that we offer. Please also feel free to contact us for any further information on +353-1-2883740 / 2108188 or e mail us at [email protected]

 .ie 🌟🎨✨ Launch of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Development Plan: “Creating with Communities”! 🌟🎉Yeste...
28/03/2025

.ie 🌟🎨✨ Launch of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Development Plan: “Creating with Communities”! 🌟🎉

Yesterday marked a significant step forward for arts organizations like ours, as we come together to amplify our voices and foster creativity within our community. A huge shoutout to the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Arts Council for their unwavering support! 🙏

Their commitment has been instrumental for us at Newpark Academy of Music, especially with our initiatives like the Musical Memories Dementia Choir and the Newpark Youth Orchestra. These projects wouldn’t be possible without the backing of our local arts council, and we’re incredibly grateful for their dedication to enhancing the arts in our community. 🎶

Together, we can continue to create, inspire, and connect through the transformative power of art. Thank you for championing the importance of collaboration and creativity!

8 Days to Go!We’re counting down to an evening of harp magic with the incredible Ruth O’Shea next Friday at Newpark Acad...
27/03/2025

8 Days to Go!

We’re counting down to an evening of harp magic with the incredible Ruth O’Shea next Friday at Newpark Academy of Music!

✨ Expect stunning music, a beautiful atmosphere, and a chance to hear the harp like you’ve never heard it before.

📅 Date: Friday, April 4th 19:00
📍 Location: Newpark Academy of Music
🎟 Tickets: €20 General Admission, €15 NAM Students

www.newparkmusic.ie/event-details-registration/harp-recital-by-ruth-ohara

Less than two weeks to go until Ruth O’Hara graces Newpark Academy of Music with an unforgettable harp recital! 🌙🎶Join u...
24/03/2025

Less than two weeks to go until Ruth O’Hara graces Newpark Academy of Music with an unforgettable harp recital! 🌙🎶

Join us on April 4th for an evening of magic, where classical meets pop, traditional meets film music, and every note sparkles.

If you’ve never heard the harp live—or even if you have—this is your sign to treat yourself to something truly special. Don’t miss it! 💫

www.newparkmusic.ie/event-details-registration/harp-recital-by-ruth-ohara

A programme including classical, trad, pop & film music

Kick off your Mother’s Day with some fun and relaxing playtime with your family! Come and join this special Mother’s Day...
20/03/2025

Kick off your Mother’s Day with some fun and relaxing playtime with your family! Come and join this special Mother’s Day event hosted by Gwendoline Douglas. Sign up on our website under event www.newparkmusic.ie

Meet the Artist: Ruth O'HaraRuth O'Hara is an award winning freelance pedal harpist, Irish harpist and teacher based in ...
18/03/2025

Meet the Artist: Ruth O'Hara

Ruth O'Hara is an award winning freelance pedal harpist, Irish harpist and teacher based in Ireland.

Having studying as a scholarship student in The Royal Irish Academy of Music under Áine Ní Dhubhghaill, Ruth holds a Licentiate Diploma in Music Performance of the RIAM (LRIAM) and an Associate Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance of the RIAM (ARIAM). Ruth also holds a bachelor in Physiotherapy from Trinity College.

Ruth often participates in international masterclasses & academies to further her artistic inspiration; the Ibacus harp course, MusicAlp, the Edinburgh International Harp Festival & Harpissima.

From an early age, Ruth's passion & dedication to harp was evident receiving first place in both pedal harp & Irish harp competitions in Feis Ceoil. Some performances include; with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, RIAM Gala High Achiever Awards ceremonies and the 1916 Rising commemoration ceremony. Recent performances include; the 'Changing Times' podcast launch and The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival. These performances being held in renowned Irish venues; The National Concert Hall, Farmleigh House, Dublin Castle, The Mansion House, Russborough House and The Guinness Storehouse.

With an interest in chamber music as well as solo performance, Ruth has collaborated with traditional Irish musicians & classical musicians. Recent sold out harp and voice recitals with soprano Megan O'Neill have spanned traditional Irish music, classical, pop & film music.

Alongside her performance career Ruth enjoys teaching in Newpark Academy of Music and in Comhaltas.

Join us in a beautiful performance by Ruth at Newpark Academy of Music!

📅 Date: Friday, April 4th 19:00
📍 Location: Newpark Academy of Music
🎟 Tickets: €20 General Admission, €15 NAM Students

Reserve your spot here: www.newparkmusic.ie/event-details-registration/harp-recital-by-ruth-ohara

What a great St Patrick’s Day with all of you! Thank you for coming!   thank you to .ie for having us!
17/03/2025

What a great St Patrick’s Day with all of you! Thank you for coming! thank you to .ie for having us!

Upcoming Concert Alert! 🌿✨ Experience the enchanting sound of the harp with Ruth O’Hara in an intimate recital at Newpar...
15/03/2025

Upcoming Concert Alert! 🌿✨

Experience the enchanting sound of the harp with Ruth O’Hara in an intimate recital at Newpark Academy of Music! 🎼💫

📅 Date: 4th April 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Venue: Newpark Academy of Music, Blackrock, Dublin
🎟 Tickets: €20 / €15 for NAM students
🔗 More Info & Tickets: www.newparkmusic.ie/event-details-registration/harp-recital-by-ruth-ohara

Ruth will take you on a musical journey, blending classical, traditional, pop, and film music, featuring works by:

🎶 Debussy
🎶 Salzedo
🎶 Turlough O’Carolan
🎶 Sabrina Carpenter

A truly unique program showcasing the beauty and versatility of the harp, and the wonderful talent of one of our Newpark teachers! Don't miss this magical evening 🌙✨

A programme including classical, trad, pop & film music

**DEADLINE EXTENDED**Join us for the Romantic Edition of our Era by Era concert series! 🎶 📅 Concert Date: Friday, March ...
12/03/2025

**DEADLINE EXTENDED**

Join us for the Romantic Edition of our Era by Era concert series! 🎶

📅 Concert Date: Friday, March 21st at 6 PM
🎶 Repertoire: Music from the Romantic period (1820–1900)
📝 Sign-Up Deadline: Monday, March 17th
https://www.newparkmusic.ie/era-by-era

Looking forward to hearing some more excellent performances!

🎶 Era By Era: Romantic Edition – Call for Performers! 🎶

After a fantastic Classical Edition last Friday, we're excited to announce the next concert in our Era By Era series – the Romantic Edition! ✨

📅 Concert Date: March 21st at 6 PM
📝 Registration Deadline: March 14th
🔗 Sign up to perform: newparkmusic.ie/era-by-era
Dates covered: ~1800-1910

This is your chance to bring the passion, drama, and beauty of the Romantic era to life! No matter your instrument, voice type, or age, we would love to welcome you to the stage.

Register now and join us for an evening of expressive and powerful music! 🎻🎼

Happy International Women’s Day!Today, we celebrate the incredible women of Newpark Academy of Music—our inspiring teach...
08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible women of Newpark Academy of Music—our inspiring teachers, dedicated staff, talented students, and brilliant directors—who make our community stronger every day. Your passion, creativity, and leadership shape the next generation of musicians, and we are so grateful for all that you do!

Here’s to lifting each other up, making music, and continuing to create a space where everyone’s voice can be heard. 🎶💜

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Newpark Academy of Music has been shortlisted for the Best Education Outreach Award at th...
06/03/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Newpark Academy of Music has been shortlisted for the Best Education Outreach Award at the Education Awards 2024! 🎶✨

Our Musical Memories program, which brings the joy of music to those living with dementia, has been recognized for its impact and dedication to community outreach. Through live music sessions and interactive experiences, we’re helping to spark memories, connection, and joy for participants and their loved ones.

A huge thank you to our team, musicians, and partners who make this work possible—to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Arts Council for their invaluable support, and to Deansgrange Library for giving Musical Memories a home! 🍀🏆

Recognising excellence in the education sector of Ireland. Launched in 2017, the Education Awards aim to recognise, encourage and celebrate excellence in the third-level education sector on the island ofIreland from both State and privately funded institutions. The award categories are designed to h...

🎶 Era By Era: Romantic Edition – Call for Performers! 🎶After a fantastic Classical Edition last Friday, we're excited to...
03/03/2025

🎶 Era By Era: Romantic Edition – Call for Performers! 🎶

After a fantastic Classical Edition last Friday, we're excited to announce the next concert in our Era By Era series – the Romantic Edition! ✨

📅 Concert Date: March 21st at 6 PM
📝 Registration Deadline: March 14th
🔗 Sign up to perform: newparkmusic.ie/era-by-era
Dates covered: ~1800-1910

This is your chance to bring the passion, drama, and beauty of the Romantic era to life! No matter your instrument, voice type, or age, we would love to welcome you to the stage.

Register now and join us for an evening of expressive and powerful music! 🎻🎼

Day 5 of Newpark Festival 2025Winner 🏆 Piano Duets Under 121st Jenny Han and Simon KeoghPiano Duets Under 141st Oscar Sh...
22/02/2025

Day 5 of Newpark Festival 2025
Winner 🏆

Piano Duets Under 12
1st Jenny Han and Simon Keogh

Piano Duets Under 14
1st Oscar Shi and Daniel Zhu
2nd Quintus Lin and Arabella Lin

Piano Duets Under 16
1st Anita Han and Ryan Keogh

Senior Piano Repertoire - The Owen Walsh Perpetual Cup
1st Fiona Hills
Joint 2nd Iris Xinhe Li and Deirdre Keane

Senior Piano Sonata Cup
1st Boyuan Qiu
2nd Lorcan Daly

Adult Solo - The Prichard Cup
1st Laurence Coonan
2nd Clare Healy
3rd Liam Collins

Day 4 of Newpark Festival 2025Winner 🏆 Piano U16 1st Ethan Bai2nd Lily Yang3rd Eleanor Xu Highly commended Anita Han and...
22/02/2025

Day 4 of Newpark Festival 2025
Winner 🏆

Piano U16
1st Ethan Bai
2nd Lily Yang
3rd Eleanor Xu
Highly commended Anita Han and Feargal Hills

Junior Piano Repertoire - The Fuller Trophy
1st Louise Byrne
2nd Lily Yang
3rd Ryan Keogh
Highly commended Brian Li and Rian Ni

Coakley Fuller Cup
1st Boyuan Qiu
2nd Jack McDowell
3rd Hilary Dungan

Day 4 of Newpark Festival 2025Winner 🏆 Piano U16 1st Ethan Bai2nd Lily Yang3rd Eleanor Xu Highly commended Anita Han and...
22/02/2025

Day 4 of Newpark Festival 2025
Winner 🏆

Piano U16
1st Ethan Bai
2nd Lily Yang
3rd Eleanor Xu
Highly commended Anita Han and Feargal Hills

Junior Piano Repertoire - The Fuller Trophy
1st Louise Byrne
2nd Lily Yang
3rd Ryan Keogh
Highly commended Brian Li and Rian Ni

Coakley Fuller Cup
1st Boyuan Qiu
2nd Jack McDowell
3rd Hilary Dungan

Day 3 of Newpark Festival 2025Winner 🏆 Piano U81st Aimie GuisiainPiano U101st Abhishek Jino2nd Jasper Yan 3rd Jenny Han ...
20/02/2025

Day 3 of Newpark Festival 2025
Winner 🏆

Piano U8
1st Aimie Guisiain

Piano U10
1st Abhishek Jino
2nd Jasper Yan
3rd Jenny Han
Highly commended Angela Kendrick

Piano U12
1st Rebecca Yu
2nd Daniel Zu
Joint 3rd Luoxi (Coco) Xu and Oscar Shi

Junior Piano Sonata Cup
1st Dylan Keane
2nd Brian Li
3rd Anita Han
Highly commended Yihan Jasmine Chen

Day 2 of Newpark Festival 2025Winner 🏆 Wind and Brass U12 1st Arthur Cullen2nd Sam Blennerhassett Wind and Brass U141st ...
18/02/2025

Day 2 of Newpark Festival 2025
Winner 🏆

Wind and Brass U12
1st Arthur Cullen
2nd Sam Blennerhassett

Wind and Brass U14
1st Donal Farrelly
2nd LilyRose Greenan
Joint 3rd Oliver Duffy and Lucy Blackmore

Wind and Brass U18
1st Michael Healy
2nd Claire Pegum

The Concerto Cup - Thelma Evelyn Levine Perpetual Cup
Joint 1st Alexandra Zou-Paul and Éabha Foy

Day 1 of Newpark Festival 2025  Winner 🏆 Strings U81st Angela Liu 2nd Oliver Zhao Strings U10 1st Yuet Ling Wong2nd Rosi...
18/02/2025

Day 1 of Newpark Festival 2025
Winner 🏆
Strings U8
1st Angela Liu
2nd Oliver Zhao

Strings U10
1st Yuet Ling Wong
2nd Rosie Liao
Joint 3rd Yicheng Li and Alexander Shi

Strings U12
1st Ava Li
2nd Louise Zhang
3rd Stacey Wong
Highly commended Alexandra Zou-Paul

Strings U14
1st Lily Yang
Joint 2nd Saoirse Bi and Jonathan Xu
3rd Ethan Bai
Highly commended Emma Campbell

Strings U18
1st Scarlett Xu
Highly commended Olivia Rose Vondrys

Address

Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+35312883740

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