Ita Geraghty
Shrule,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished music educator and instrumental tutor with expertise in ensemble music arranging, rehearsal leadership, and orchestral conducting. Hardworking and creative music leader capable of motivating and providing students with exceptional musical experiences. Detail-oriented and resourceful with good interpersonal, communication and organisational abilities.
Overview
1
1
Language
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Tutor
Music Generation
Mount Leinster, Ireland
2026.02 - 2026.02
Resident Conductor and Arranger
Galway Traditional Orchestra
Galway
2018.01 - 2026.07
Head of Music Department
Presentation College Headford
Headford, Ireland
2012.01 - 2026.07
Post-primary Music Teacher
Presentation College Headford
Headford, Ireland
2001.01 - 2026.07
Member
Fiddlesticks
Cork
1999.01 - 2026.07
Musical Director
Stage Left Theatre Company
Tuam, Ireland
2014.01 - 2014.12
Musical Director
Headford Musical Society
Headford, Ireland
2009.01 - 2009.12
Musical Director
Headford Musical Society
Headford, Ireland
2008.01 - 2008.12
Musical Director
Headford Musical Society
Headford, Ireland
2007.01 - 2007.12
Facilitator with JCT Music Teacher Support Service
Department of Education and Skills
2019.01 - 2021.06
Education
Bachelor of Music and Irish -
University College Cork
09/1998 - 05/2001
Higher Diploma in Education - undefined
National University of Ireland, Galway
1 2001 - 1 2002
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Education Studies -
National University of Ireland, Galway
09/undefined - 06/2012
Masters of Education -
National University of Ireland, Galway
09/undefined - 09/2013
Skills
- Orchestral conducting
- Music arrangement
- Masterclass facilitation
- Group performance management
- Masterclass facilitation
- Orchestral conducting
Accomplishments
- Ita has won numerous medals at All-Ireland Fleadh level, winning titles in both Senior Fiddle & Piano competitions, 2000
- Winner of the prestigious UCC Brendan McDonagh Award for her traditional music competence, 2001
- Winner of the Waltons Music for Schools Competition with her music students, 2013
- Arrangement of music and conductor of 100+ piece trad orchestra featuring Beoga and Sharon Shannon for TG4 production of Le Chéile for Galway Tradfest, 2025
Languages
English, Irish
Fluent
Custom
IT Skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Suite.
Languages – fluent in English and Irish
Custom
Enjoy getting Involved in organising local trad sessions for young musicians and nurturing young talent. Keen interest in sport and exercise. Enjoying cooking and baking. Enjoy attending gigs and concerts.
Timeline
Tutor
Music Generation
2026.02 - 2026.02
Facilitator with JCT Music Teacher Support Service
Department of Education and Skills
2019.01 - 2021.06
Resident Conductor and Arranger
Galway Traditional Orchestra
2018.01 - 2026.07
Musical Director
Stage Left Theatre Company
2014.01 - 2014.12
Head of Music Department
Presentation College Headford
2012.01 - 2026.07
Musical Director
Headford Musical Society
2009.01 - 2009.12
Musical Director
Headford Musical Society
2008.01 - 2008.12
Musical Director
Headford Musical Society
2007.01 - 2007.12
Post-primary Music Teacher
Presentation College Headford
2001.01 - 2026.07
Member
Fiddlesticks
1999.01 - 2026.07
Masters of Education -
National University of Ireland, Galway
09/undefined - 09/2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Education Studies -
National University of Ireland, Galway
09/undefined - 06/2012
Higher Diploma in Education - undefined
National University of Ireland, Galway
1 2001 - 1 2002
Bachelor of Music and Irish -
University College Cork
09/1998 - 05/2001