Church Music Dublin

Church Music Dublin was set up in 1991 by the Church of Ireland (Anglican) Dublin and Glendalough dioceses to support and provide training for parish church musicians.

We are a group of musicians (see ‘About Us’ for our names) who work in parishes in or near Dublin. Our chair is the Rev’d Jack Kinkead, rector of Wicklow parish. Read More...

New Year's Resolutions for Organists

The start of the new year is a good time to reflect on what you’ve achieved in the past and to set your goals for the year to come. Read More...

Advanced Certificate in Church Music

Church Music Dublin has developed an Advanced Certificate in Church Music.  This is a one-year course designed for organists working in churches of any denomination who wish to improve their technical skills through examination in repertoire, accompaniment, keyboard skills and liturgical knowledge.  Read more...

All you need to know about the ACCM — Church Music Dublin’s three-year course leading to the Archbishop of Dublin’s Certificate in Church Music. Read More...

The start of the new year is a good time to reflect on what you’ve achieved in the past and to set your goals for the year to come. Read More...

All you need to know about the Advanced Certificate in Church Music — Church Music Dublin’s one-year course leading to an Advanced Certificate in Church Music. Read More...

Christmas is a great time to treat your church organist to a gift, or if you’re an organist you can treat yourself. Here are a few ideas to help you select the perfect gift. Read More...

Managing the gap between the verses of a hymn can be a challenge for organists. In this article we will provide advice and example annotations that you can add to the sheet music. Read More...

David O'Shea presents a set of educational videos on how to choose, prepare and perform your organ voluntary in the context of worship. The videos are set in St Philip's Church, Milltown.  Read More...

Explore ways to prepare and the motivation for using music in worship in the Pray & Plan section of our web site.

These guidelines are a good starting point for those who are becoming familiar with copyright law. We are confident that they will help parishes that wish to comply with their legal and moral obligations. Read More...

A list of organists available for deputy work in the Dublin area. You may apply to have your name included. Read More...

Advice and tips re choosing hymns for services. Read More...

Improve your performance of music during worship using the resources in the Play & Sing section of our web site.

In 1985 the Joint Committee for Church Music in Ireland (1976–1990) published ’75 Well-known Hymn Tunes, arranged simply and set in lower keys’. Some are available here and more will follow. Please let us know if there is a tune that you would like included. Read More...

View our list of vacancies for church musicians. Read More...

First issued in 1996, these recommendations are guidelines, not directives.  They are adjusted from time to time. The rates for 2025 are now on the website. Read More...

Meet prominent church organists and learn about topics affecting the appointment of musicians in the About You section of our web site.

In this series of videos, the Very Revd Tom Gordon explores why we come to worship. Read More...

These guidelines, approved by the diocesan councils, are a resource for clergy, Select Vestries, organists, and others responsible for the care of pipe organs. Church Music Dublin can provide further advice. Read More...

Read articles recommended for church musicians in the Library section of our web site.

This series of videos explain the concepts behind Anglican Chant. The layout of the chant and how the words are matched with it are discussed by the Rev. Jack Kinkead. Read More...

Quick and easy access to next Sunday’s psalm! The psalms Sunday by Sunday coupled with well-known Anglican chants, simple to print out. Also, some Canticles. Read More...

Engage with the executive committee of Church Music Dublin through the About Us section of our web site.

The Minuets is G major and G minor are a good starting point for anyone wishing to play Bach’s music. They appeared in the 1725 Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. Read More...