CUI Information

What is Count Us In

Free group music lessons for children aged 9 – 12 years
Lessons are offered in Trombone, Trumpet, Double Bass, Clarinet, Violin and Cello
Lessons are held on 3 Sundays per month throughout the school year starting in September, at Coláiste Chu Chulainn, Lower Marshes, Dundalk
YEAR 1 – Children receive a free instrument on loan & free weekly group lessons
YEAR 2 – Children join the Count Us In Orchestra and also receive free classes in the Theory of music.

Learn With the Best!

Years of experience have shown us that children excel in a fun learning environment with a group of peers. Over 100 children / young people currently patriciate in Count Us In. All of our students are excelling. A further 120 young people are members of the CBOI and perform in up to 18 large scale concerts with us each year.
Two of our Count Us In students are now studying music at university
Over 30% of our students got Distinctions in their ABRSM music exams in 2024. All of our students passed. ABRSM certification is recognised throughout the world.
Count Us In is modelled on the ‘El Sistema’ method of music education which is regarded as the best in the world and is based on group learning and performance.

We’re Serious about Music. What to consider before registering.

Those wishing to learn violin should start as young as possible as this is a difficult instrument to master. Trombone and Double bass are recommended for older children.

This programme is for families who are serious about learning music and wish their son/daughter to become a member of the CBOI in the future. Parents may be required to attend lessons with their son/daughter

100% commitment and attendance is required. Please ensure you can commit to the full schedule of lessons on Sundays

Daily practice at home is essential

All students must take the ABRSM music exam at the end of each year

Please Choose Instrument *

Double Bass
Trumpet

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Parent’s Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Parent's Mobile Phone Number *

Email *

Child's Name *

First

Last

Child's Date of Birth

Please use DD/MM/YYYY format

Age *

2. MUSICAL BACKGROUND

Please give details of your child’s musical education to date.

Do you (parents) play music? Give details.

Do any of the applicant’s siblings play music? Give details.

Has your child or any of their siblings participated in Peace Proms?

3. COMMITMENT

What do you understand to be the purpose of the Count Us In programme?

Learning an instrument is a slow process and takes a lot of commitment and discipline. Explain why you think your child is suited to learning a musical instrument.

If offered a place in this programme, how would you ensure that your child practices every day including during school holidays?

If your child is struggling with the instrument and not progressing, what would you do?

Would you like your child to become a member of the Cross Border Orchestra at a later date when they are proficient in their instrument? Give reasons for your answer.

4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you wish to supply any further information which may support your application, please include it here.