Choral Scholars is an internationally-acclaimed chamber choir of gifted student-singers, led by Artistic Director, Desmond Earley, based at University College Dublin School of Music. Scholars come from various academic disciplines and commit to an intensive programme of choral study.

The UCD Choral Scholars is Ireland’s leading collegiate chamber choir and is made up of students from all different faculties and schools in UCD. We are a dynamic choir and have travelled around Europe and the USA showcasing our talents on TV, radio, in concert and by recording multiple albums for release with Signum Records (Gramophone ...

The UCD Choral Scholars released their debut international recording on Signum Records on 11th December 2015 (USA and Canada – 12th February 2016).

Experience the haunting beauty of ‘Silently, She’s Combing,’ a stunning choral setting of James Joyce’s Chamber Music, performed by the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. This video...

The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin is Ireland’s leading collegiate choral ensemble. For all enquiries related to booking, media, publishing and licensing, please email [email protected]

Immerse yourself in ‘Ireland You’re My Home,’ a heartfelt choral performance by the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, accompanied by the Solstice Ensemble. Arranged and conducted by Desmond Earley, this piece brings to life the evocative lyrics and music by Megan O'Neill, celebrating Ireland’s deep cultural roots.

UCD Choral Scholars is Ireland's leading collegiate choral ensemble. With a large choral repertoire rangin... Videos of performances by the UCD Choral Scholars.

Choral Scholars is an internationally-acclaimed chamber choir of gifted student singers led by founding Artistic Director, Dr Desmond Earley, based at University College Dublin College of Arts & Humanities, and a member of the suite of ensembles fostered by UCD School of Music.

UCD Community Choir was formed in 2016 and is comprised of current and retired UCD staff with a core group of 70-100 singers. The Choir has become a much loved feature at many UCD events and International Conferences and is directed by Ms Caoimhe O’Neill.

In this traditional Irish song the girl sings a tale of an unhappy courtship after being slighted by her sweetheart Jonny, she warns people to be wary of men with a roving eye. The protagonist of...