Glenstal aims to afford our students the opportunity to realise their full musical potential in terms of creativity, enjoyment, performance and appreciation.

Music is offered as a curricular subject to both Junior and Leaving Certificate students and incorporates listening, performing and composing through a wide and varied syllabus.

Students who wish to take lessons in specific instruments can avail of personal tuition after class hours.  Lessons are available in a variety of instruments such as piano, drums, guitar and voice. Instrumental teachers teach a variety of genres ranging from classical to jazz and traditional Irish Music.  Students are encouraged to take exams (Royal Irish Academy of Music) in their instruments either in November or May.