Music

Subject Spotlight

The Sound of Davitt College

Find your rhythm and elevate your voice. From classical compositions and traditional Irish sessions to full-scale stage productions, the Music department at Davitt College offers a vibrant, supportive environment where every student can strike the right chord.

Discover a department that brings learning to life through melody, harmony, and collaboration. Whether you are picking up an instrument for the first time, learning to produce digital audio, or preparing for a career in the performing arts, our facilities and dedicated teaching staff are here to help you unlock your musical potential.

The Davitt Standard

Fostering artistic expression, technical musicianship, and ensemble leadership to ensure every student finds their unique voice and confidence on stage and beyond.

Academic Excellence & Artistry

Music Curriculum & Pathways

From foundational exploratory composition in Junior Cycle to advanced instrumental specialisation and professional performance standards in Senior Cycle.

Stage 1 • Years 1 to 3 Choice Subject

Junior Cycle Music

A deeply practical and engaging curriculum bringing musical concepts to life through active composition, creative ideation, and cultural exploration.

✓
Three Core Strands

Procedural Knowledge, Innovate & Ideate, and Culture & Context.

✓
Classroom-Based Assessments

CBA 1: Original composition portfolio. CBA 2: Performance programme note.

Practical
30%

Active performance and execution.

Written Exam
70%

Aural, analysis, and composition.

Stage 2 • Leaving Certificate Advanced Pathway

Leaving Certificate Music

Accommodating individual musical values, talents, and career ambitions through flexible specialisation structures and analytical study.

✓
Three Core Pillars

Mastery across Performing, Composing, and Listening activities.

✓
Flexible Specialisation

Base weightings of 25% with options to scale your strongest discipline up to 50%.

25%–50%
Practical

Performance recital.

25%–50%
Composition

Melody & harmony.

25%
Aural Paper

Listening & scores.

Theatrical Legacy

The Annual School Musical

Davitt College is incredibly proud of its tradition of producing high-quality school musicals, a legacy spanning over thirty years. Offered as a dedicated module to Transition Year students, the musical provides an unparalleled platform for self-expression, confidence-building, and teamwork. Building on the success of past productions like Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, and Disco Fever, our spectacular November 2025 production of Rock of Ages achieved massive success, winning seven national awards for production excellence. We are already looking forward to our upcoming 2026–2027 production of Back to the 80s, which promises to be another unforgettable experience for our school community.

Visual Showcase

Music Department Gallery

Explore life within the Davitt College Music department featuring creative studio work, student CBAs, lively live performances, and highlights from our award-winning musicals.

Music Workshop
Studio Work & CBAs

Music Workshop Composition

Practical Music Work
Studio Work & CBAs

Practical CBA Session

Student Collaboration
Studio Work & CBAs

Interactive Composition

Instrument Practice
Studio Work & CBAs

Instrument Practice

Workshop Group Study
Studio Work & CBAs

Group Study & Analysis

Music Showcase 2024 - Linen Hall
Live Performances

Music Showcase 2024 (Linen Hall)

Music Showcase Linen Hall
Live Performances

Ensemble Showcase 2024

Choir Graduation 2026
Live Performances

Graduation Choir 2026

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
Live Performances

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026

Jam Band 2025
Live Performances

Jam Band 2025

Kennedy's 2026 Live Performance
Live Performances

Kennedy's 2026

Rock of Ages 2025
Musicals

Rock of Ages 2025 Production

Rock of Ages 2025 Production
Musicals

Rock of Ages 2025 Production

Wizard of Oz 2024
Musicals

Wizard of Oz 2024 Production

Wizard of Oz 2024 Production
Musicals

Wizard of Oz 2024 Production

Mama 2023
Musicals

Mama 2023 Production

Mama 2023 Musical
Musicals

Mama 2023 Production

Grease 2022
Musicals

Grease 2022 Production

Grease 2022 Stage Production
Musicals

Grease 2022 Production

Footloose 2016 Production
Musicals

Footloose 2016 Production

Music News & Highlights

Awards

Davitt College Wins 7 National Awards
Traditional Arts

Gold for Grace: A Champion at the Connacht Fleadh
Success

Medal Success for Davitt College at the Belfast Fleadh
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Beyond the Classroom

Music at Davitt College extends far beyond the syllabus. We offer a diverse range of extracurricular groups to suit every musical taste and ability level.

Traditional Irish Group

This dedicated ensemble meets regularly and provides the soundtrack to many important school events. Competing in prestigious events like Scór na nÓg and the Fleadh Cheoil, several members have gone on to secure national titles. The group also actively raises funds for charity through fantastic initiatives like 'Trad for Trócaire'.

School Choir

Rehearsing during lunchtimes or after school, the choir performs at key events throughout the academic year, including parish masses, Christmas carol services, the Open Night, and our annual Awards Show. Choir members also have the unique opportunity to serve as pit-singers for the school musical.

Jam Band

Directed by our teachers, this group provides a fantastic outlet for students to jam out weekly in the music room. It is a fun, energetic way for students to channel their talents in a positive environment. Instruments are provided, and the year culminates in a highly anticipated mini-concert.

Ready to Perform?

Whether you are building your musical foundations in Junior Cycle or mastering your instrument and performance skills for the Leaving Certificate and beyond, your music journey starts here.

Junior Cycle Options Senior Cycle Pathways

Speak to the department team to get started.

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