Leaving Certificate Music Programme
5th & 6th Year

Tony Doherty has an involvement in musical education in Artane spanning 6 decades. Commencing as a member of the Artane Boys Band he studied under Joe Lynch and Michael Roche, he played clarinet and made his debut as a concert announcer. Upon leaving school he commenced a degree in Music, Theology and Education in the Mater Dei Institute, and continued his musical studies in Form and Analysis under Dr Anne Murphy, Composition under Donal Hurley, and performance under Jack Conaty. Upon Graduation he took up positions in Beneavin College Finglas and the Artane School of Music. His work in Finglas ranged from classroom teacher, to Home School liaison and in 2017 he was appointed to the role of Deputy Principal, a position he holds currently. He has undertaken further studies in educational leadership and his philosophy of education is rooted in life long learning, and the importance of creating an environment to allow all to access education as fully as possible. He works in 3rd level education as a mentor and tutor for trainee teachers, and is vastly experienced as an examiner for the state exams. His work in music circles has seen him take conducting, managing, producing, administration, and narrating roles in Ireland, Europe and North America. He has led the leaving certificate programme in Artane for almost 30 years. The course has been devised to allow both students who have a formal musical background, and those who don’t to access the course ensuring that all have the opportunity to reach their potential.