Home of the World Famous Artane Band

Where Music Begins

The Artane School of Music is a centre of excellence in music tuition and performance in North Dublin — giving every child the opportunity to learn, grow, and perform on the greatest stages in Ireland.

1872 Founded
Croke Park Regular Performers
CHY 10025 Registered Charity
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A Community at the Heart of North Dublin

The Artane School of Music is recognised as a centre of excellence in music tuition and performance, firmly planted in an easily accessible location in north Dublin. We believe in giving every child the opportunity to learn an instrument without having to go to the expense of purchasing one.


All our tutors are professional musicians of the highest professional standards and qualifications. Many play full-time with orchestras and perform nationally and internationally on a regular basis.

🏛️ Registered Charity in Ireland  CHY 10025

The World Famous Artane Band

Founded in 1872, the Artane Band has played for every President and Taoiseach of Ireland, three Presidents of the United States, and three Kings and Queens of the United Kingdom. They are a beloved feature of All-Ireland Sundays at Croke Park and perform at venues ranging from the National Concert Hall to small-town parades across Ireland.

1872 Year the band was founded
GAA Long-standing relationship — All-Ireland Sundays
3 US Presidents performed for
NCH National Concert Hall performers

"You cannot judge these children as children – you must judge them as musicians – and what fine musicians they are." — Arthur Fiedler

Playing in an ensemble encourages teamwork and builds a positive self-image. All band rehearsals and sectional training are carried out in a highly professional manner under the guidance of some of Ireland's best-known orchestral players.

Hire the Artane Band

The Artane Band is available for events, ceremonies, parades, concerts, and corporate engagements across Ireland and internationally.

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Every Instrument Under the Sun

No matter what instrument your child would like to learn, the Artane School of Music can help. We also provide Junior and Leaving Certificate music courses with results among the best in the country, as well as ABRSM examinations.

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Individual Tuition

One-to-one lessons with professional musician tutors for students of all levels. Instruments provided as part of the programme.

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Music Theory

Structured music theory classes giving students a solid academic foundation alongside their practical instrument training.

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State Examinations

Junior and Leaving Certificate music programmes, with results consistently among the best in the country. Also a centre for ABRSM exams.

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Artane Band Programme

Join the world-famous Artane Band and perform at Croke Park, the National Concert Hall, and stages across Ireland and beyond.

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Artane Senior Band

Ensemble performance in Military Marching Band, Concert Orchestra, and Wind and Jazz Ensemble formats.

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Group Performance

Our band system is the most cost-effective and successful method for engaging with music and building friendships with peers.

What Would You Like to Play?

Traditionally specialising in wind, brass, and percussion, we now offer tuition across all instrument families. Contact us to enquire about any instrument not listed below.

🎺 Brass

  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • French Horn
  • Tuba

🎵 Wind

  • Clarinet
  • Silver Flute
  • Oboe
  • Saxophone
  • Recorder

🥁 Percussion

  • Drum Kit
  • Orchestral Percussion
  • Tuned Percussion

🎸 Strings & Keys

  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Violin & Strings
  • Enquire for others

Introduction to Music

We introduce music to our youngest learners through a step-by-step programme built around fun, play, and cooperative learning — creating a lifelong love of music.

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Introduction to Music Group

For 1st and 2nd class pupils. Explores music through singing, percussion, and handling different instruments. Focus on play and enjoyment.

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Recorder Group

From 2nd class onward. Every member of the Artane Band, regardless of instrument, has been a member of the recorder group — it's where it all begins.

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Instrumental Tuition

Students progress to individual tuition on their chosen instrument with professional tutors and group performance opportunities.

"Building a lifelong love of music in a friendly and supportive environment."

To enrol your child in our Introduction to Music programme, contact our office directly.

📞 01-831 8929

Examinations & Qualifications

The Artane School of Music is a centre for Junior and Leaving Certificate music studies and Associated Board (ABRSM) examinations.

Junior Certificate Music

State Exam

Comprehensive Junior Cert music programme covering performance, listening, and composition. Our results are consistently among the best in the country.

Leaving Certificate Music

State Exam

Full Leaving Certificate music course with expert tuition across all components. One of the highest-achieving music programmes in Ireland at secondary level.

ABRSM Examinations

International

Artane is a recognised centre for Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations, graded from initial level to Grade 8 and Diploma.

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You cannot judge these children as children – you must judge them as musicians – and what fine musicians they are.

— Arthur Fiedler, Conductor, Boston Pops

Multi-Functional Rehearsal Spaces

The Artane School of Music offers multi-functional rehearsal and performance spaces for hire, available to outside groups and organisations in the north Dublin area.

Professional rehearsal rooms
Available to outside organisations
Accessible location in north Dublin
Enquire for availability and rates

Enquire About Room Hire

Contact our office to discuss availability, rates, and suitability for your group's needs.

info@artanemusic.ie

Enrol or Enquire

Whether you'd like to enrol your child, hire the Artane Band, enquire about room hire, or ask a question — we'd love to hear from you.

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Phone

01-831 8929
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Location

Artane, North Dublin, Ireland

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Registered Charity

CHY 10025