Join the CBOI.

Applications are now closed for the 2026/27 season. Applications from July 1st 2026 will be considered for the 2027/28 season.

Applicant's first name

Applicant's last name

Parent's / Carer's first name

Parent's / Carer's last name

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

Address - line 2

City

Zip / Postal code

Email (Must be a parent's email address for applicants under 18yrs)

Mobile Phone (Must be a parent's phone number for applicants under 18yrs)

Applicant's Date of Birth

Day

Month

Year

Instrument

Grade completed (The minimum standard requirement if grade 5)

Mark achieved

Examining body (ABRSM, Trinity, RIAM)

Teacher's first name

Teacher's last name

Please give details of any previous musical education

Teacher's email

Requirements:

Age 13–24yrs: from anywhere in Ireland or Northern Ireland

2. Minimum Standard:

1^st Violin, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone - Grade 8 with distinction
from ABRSM
2^nd Violin, Flute, Trumpet, 2^nd , 1^stClarinet - Grade 7 with merit from
ABRSM (Grade 8 with honours from RIAM)
3^rd Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, 2^nd Clarinet - Grade 5 with merit from
ABRSM (Grade 6 with honours from RIAM)
Cello, Double Bass, Tuba, Saxophone, Percussion - Grade 5 with merit from ABRSM (Grade 6 with honours from RIAM)
Harp Minimum - Grade 5 with merit from ABRSM (Grade 6 with honours from RIAM)
Piano - Grade 8 with distinction from ABRSM

3. Audition: Once your application is received, you will be asked to submit a video of two contrasting pieces at the appropriate level (e.g. Grade 8 for 1st violins)

4. Commitment is a key requirement. CBOI is in recess from mid-March until August to facilitate members taking school & college exams.

Schedule outline:

Rehearsals: 3 Sundays/month (Aug–Jan), in Dundalk

Concerts: Weekends (Jan–Mar)

Break from mid-March to August for exams