Irish Vocal Masterclasses is now planning its programme for a tenth successful Summer School.   It will take place in the beautiful surroundings of the national University of Ireland at Maynooth, just outside Dublin, between Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 8, 2009. IVM coaches singers in many types of song with a wide range of classes from Opera Scenes to Cabaret.  We offer all singers the opportunity to perform as a soloist in public.  We offer outstanding tuition from internationally renowned tutors and a team of excellent pianists. Our Opera Directors, Bernadette Iglich, Christopher Cowell and Roberto Recchia are much in demand throughout Europe.  Tutors Brian MacKay and Mark Shanahan bring a wealth of experience from their conducting work to both Song and Opera Classes. This is a fantastic learning and performance opportunity in a supportive atmosphere - where fun is guaranteed! We welcome new singers to our course every year as well as meeting old friends.  Whether you are on the verge of a professional career, an enthusiastic amateur, an inexperienced performer or are returning to singing after a break, our staff can take you to the level that maximizes your potential and will inspire you to move forward. “Marvellous tutors…..a caring and exciting atmosphere” (24 year old baritone, post-graduate Music College)                                          - “There is a fantastic staff to student ratio” (experienced recitalist)                                         - “Very positive feeling in classes” (teacher and dramatic mezzo soprano) If you are interested, follow this link to our website where you will find complete course and application details. We look forward to seeing you in Maynooth in August!     http://www.irishvocalmasterclasses.com/