The Magic of Music' has really opened the music curriculum to the children here. All of the strands are covered in this scheme and the children develop an awareness and knowledge of music through participation and other pleasurable musical experiences.  Karen's enthusiasm is infectious and all the children look forward to Wednesdays. The lesson plans are thorough and the resources provided to allow the teachers to revise. This is a comprehensive programme that allows the children to gain a wide musical knowledge at their own class level.
Caitríona Murphy -
3rd& 4th class teacher, St. Mary's NS, Garristown, Co. Dublin

I'm thrilled with my sons progress. Catherine encourages and rewards him at the right times. I believe my son will have a natural appreciation for music for the rest of his life.
Phil Cawley
from Today FM - Parent

The pupils and teachers of St. Senan's N.S. have been enchanted by the Magic of Music for the past year and a half. The programme is active, engaging and every child is exposed to a variety of musical genres and styles. It is wonderful to see such a wide range of musical instruments incorporated into each lesson and as a result the children have no inhibitions in using the wide store of musical instruments recommended in the primary curriculum. The lessons are very well structured and effectively cover all strands and strand units of the Music Curriculum. The class teachers, in supporting the classes, are learning how the programme works and they continue to use the skills and approaches in their own music lessons.
Sally O'Neill -
Principal of St Senans NS, Co. Clare


This is a very innovative and stimulating programme which provided the children with the necessary building blocks to achieve a true understanding and appreciation of music. Grace's infectious enthusiasm and love for music is clear to see in her teaching every week and has made it the children's favourite half hour in the week whilst covering
all strands of the curriculum.
Classroom teacher -
Our Lady of Victories Infant School, Ballymun

We love the 'Magic of Music' in 4th class. The lessons are all about having fun through music and the boys really look forward to them. The lessons have covered a very wide range of musical genres and styles through stories, singing, performing, listening, composing and literacy. Every lesson is different and every child in the class is active and engaged. It has proven extremely popular with both children and teachers.
Deidre Brennan,
4th Class TeacherScoil San Seamus

The Magic of Music' is an absolute gem. The lessons are brilliantly planned, vibrant, engaging and instructive. Our pupils, teachers and parents are totally enthused and impressed by the scheme. Delighted to have introduced this scheme to our school.
Hugh Daly,Principal
St. Mary's NS Garristown

The Magic of Music gives the children an opportunity to develop their natural abilities and potential and fosters in them a lifelong love for music. Catherine's energetic enthusiasm, professionalism and love for music is clear to see in her teaching of this programme.
She engages the children in fun active learning, makes cross curricular links effortlessly and integrates all strands of the Revised Music Curriculum in original hands on activities.
Mary Molloy -
Principal, Sacred Heart Junior School, Tallaght

The children are engaged from the first second the Magic of Music begins, immersed in the experience and, above all, greatly enjoy each lesson. Watching Catherine Dunphy in action, a few things become immediately apparent: she is an experienced teacher,
with boundless energy, total mastery of her subject and infectious enthusiasm. Highly recommended.
Robert O Leary -
Principal of the Sacred Heart Senior School, Tallaght

Catherine is an excellent mentor. Her work speaks volumes and one can clearly see in the children's faces how much they enjoy each session. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Magic of Music to other groups.
Celine Howard -
Co-ordinator of the After School homework club, Sheriff Street

The Magic of Music has been a great success in all the participating schools. Catherine is professional, enthusiastic and the children thoroughly enjoy every lesson. Highly recommended.
Karen Burke -
School Completion Officer, Tallaght area

The Magic of Music was a wonderfully informative and eye opening course showing that any teacher would have no difficulty in delivering the music programme to the children
Liam O Riada (Principal) -
J.F.K. Memorial school, Limerick

Having completed the Magic of Music teachers course, I really feel equipped to cover the music curriculum. Singing in the Rain has become a huge hit with my class and I'm looking forward to trying out the Halloween material.
Mary Doolan -
Loreto P.S. Dalkey

It was an extremely practical, uplifting, encouraging and do-able course; perfect for any teacher who might be fearful of music in the classroom.
Sr. Martina McCarthy (Principal) -
Assumption Junior Girls School, Walkinstown

A very hands on programme with practical ideas that are not too theoretical and helps with all class groups. The teacher detailed notes were great.
Aideen Laurent -
Riverchapel N.S., Wexford

A very enjoyable hands on course that de-mystified the strands of the new curriculum and gave me the confidence to try out new ideas.
Maura Roberts -
St. Maelruan's Senior School, Tallaght

I thoroughly enjoyed this course as it was great fun, practical and gave me brilliant ideas. Am excited about trying them out this year. Thanks.
Helen Doolan -
Loreto Primary School, Rathfarnham

I used to dread music lessons but now Im looking forward to putting all these new ideas into practise.
Naomi McAndrew -
St. Mathew's N.S.

A really enjoyable and educational course with lots of ideas and inspiration. Music is fun and I think every teacher in the country should do this course.
Caitriona Denham -
N.D.N.S.P. Glasnevin