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The SCT (Scrúdu Ceol Tíre) programme is a graded series of exams in traditional Irish music, administered by CCÉ, operating in Ireland & United States. The SCT (Scrúdu Ceol Tíre) programme is a graded series of exams in traditional Irish music, designed to take you as a musician from basic proficiency in tune-playing through to a comprehensive mastery of the tradition. Along the way you'll learn about music theory, improve your ear and research the history of musical styles and players. Closing date for 2017 Irish entries is January 23rd, and examinations take place from March 20th - June 11th.
Devised by Department of Education Music Inspector Mícheál Ó hEidhin, the exam system has been offered annually in locations throughout Ireland since 1999, growing by 2011 to encompass close to 4000 candidates examined in 50 centres throughout Ireland. Beginning in 2011, the system has been rolled out in an increasing number of cities throughout the United States.
Applicants, who come from all age categories, are assigned a time slot with an experienced examiner who assesses the student in the areas of Performance, Aural Skills, Literacy and Discussion & Repertoire. Most SCT applicants are entered by their music teachers, who have the best sense of which level to enter. Passing the exam entitles the student to a certificate of proficiency and the right to progress to the next level of evaluation.
The SCT programme includes 12 levels of competence, divided into three cycles:
Elementary (3 Levels)
Grades 1 to 8
Advanced Performance Certificate
At the early Elementary levels, candidates play just two tunes and complete some basic music theory exercises. At the later grade levels, these advanced musicians are expected to play selections from a broad range of tune types, including appropriate ornamentation and other embellishments. Candidates at Grade 6-8 level also submit a Research Project on a topic from the SCT syllabus.
Chief Examiner: Oisín Mac Diarmada
Administrator: Jim McAllister
Further information from http://sct.comhaltas.ie/
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facebook.comApplications for Comhaltas' TTCT (Teacher Diploma) Course 2018 are now open. Closing date is June 8th and this year's course will run from Oct 28 - Nov 3.
Exam entries have now closed for 2018. Best of luck to all in the upcoming exam season, which will run from March 19th to June 10th 2018.
Last day for 2018 exam online entries for SCT Traditional Irish Music Examinations! Entry system will close after midnight. http://sct.comhaltas.ie/
Final Reminder for 2018 SCT Traditional Irish Music Examinations entries in Ireland. TODAY is the last opportunity to post entry forms to Clasac, Alfie Byrne Rd., Clontarf, Dublin 3. ONLINE entries close Monday Jan 22nd. The entry system for 2018 will close after this, with no exceptions possible. Thanks for your cooperation with this. http://sct.comhaltas.ie/
A friendly reminder that the closing date for SCT Traditional Irish Music Examinations 2018 entries is fast approaching. Entries close on Monday January 22nd 2018 and the deadline will be strictly enforced with no exceptions. There are 48 exam centres all around Ireland (including a new centre in Galway City) and entries can be submitted online at http://sct.comhaltas.ie/
The 2018 SCT exams are now open for entries at http://sct.comhaltas.ie/ Details of closing dates, which are final without exception, are available in the attached document. We are delighted to make available a new exam centre in Galway City for 2018. http://docdro.id/F5drxsU
Congratulations to all the students from Ballincollig Comhaltas - Craobh Niall Ó Cathasaigh who were last night presented with certificates from the recent SCT Traditional Irish Music Examinations. Comhghairdeas libh go léir.
Congratulations to the students of Comhaltas Craobh Chualann in Monkstown who were recently presented with certificates from the pre-Summer SCT Traditional Irish Music Examinations. Partaking in the exam system represented a new initiative for Craobh Chualann in 2017 and we wish the branch, teachers and students all the best in developing this over the coming years.
Students of Theresa Larkin in Tipperary receive their 2017 SCT Traditional Irish Music Examinations certificates. Congratulations to all involved
SCT exam certificates being presented to the students of Clara Mannion in Waterford. Will An Déise get the presentation they'd like tomorrow in Croke Park?
With music classes starting back again after the summer break, many teachers are holding SCT certificate presentation nights for students who participated in the pre-summer SCT Traditional Irish Music Examinations. Feel free to send us your photographs for inclusion on our Facebook page. Here are students of Colm Nestor being presented with certificates in Ennis by Frank Whelan, Cathaoirleach of the recent Fleadh Cheoil Ennis 2017
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