RDS

The mission of the RDS is to positively impact the cultural and economic development of Ireland by nurturing ideas and people in the areas of arts, agriculture, science, enterprise, and equestrianism; areas in which the RDS has an almost 300 year tradition of involvement and support.

As part of its Arts Programme the RDS runs a Music Bursary Programme which offers cash supports totalling €20,000 and performance opportunities to emerging professional musicians. Awarded on an annual basis since 2003, the RDS Music Bursary is open to winners of selected senior competitions in the Feis Ceoil who are attending or have completed a third level music degree, or are studying at similar level with a recognised teacher in Ireland or abroad.

The qualifying Feis Ceoil competitions are:

  • Morris Grant Bursary (Piano)
  • Gervase Elwes Cup (Vocal)
  • McCullough Cup (Woodwind)
  • Senior Brass Recital (Brass)
  • Aileen Gore Cup (Strings).

The prize money can be spent on further tuition or for the purchase of a suitable musical instrument.

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