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Dr. Jack Talty is a Lecturer in Irish Traditional Music and Joint Head of the Department of Music at University College Cork (UCC), where he also directs the MA in Irish Traditional Music. He holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Limerick, focusing on traditional music pedagogy in higher education. Talty is an acclaimed musician, composer, and producer, with over 100 albums to his name as a performer, arranger, and engineer. He founded Raelach Records in 2011 and has collaborated with major ensembles like Ensemble Ériu and Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra. His research explores the intersection of tradition and innovation in music education and policy, with publications in Oxford University Press and contributions to national arts strategies. Talty has received prestigious awards, including the Liam O'Flynn Award (2021) and a Government of Ireland Scholarship (2013). He actively advises the Arts Council on artist remuneration and mentorship, and has curated residencies at UCC and the Irish Traditional Music Archive.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Music and Irish (UCC, 2007)
- Bachelor of Music (UCC, 2008)
- MA in Music Technology (University of Limerick, 2009)
- PhD in Ethnomusicology (University of Limerick, 2019)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (UCC, 2022)
Research & Performance: Talty’s work bridges traditional and experimental music, evident in his solo concertina album In Flow (2016) and collaborations with composers like Úna Monaghan and Ailís Ní Ríain. He leads workshops worldwide, teaches courses on traditional music theory and industry practices at UCC, and mentors doctoral students. His performances span prestigious venues like the National Concert Hall and international festivals.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2021 Liam O'Flynn Award
- 2015 TG4 Gradam Comharcheol
- 2013 Irish Research Council Scholarship
- Multiple Deis Recording Awards
Grants & Leadership: Talty chairs UCC’s Music Concerts Committee and co-authored the Trad Ireland report on the traditional arts sector. He assesses funding applications for Culture Ireland and advises on national arts policies. His leadership extends to roles on boards of Glór Theatre and the National Association of Record Labels in Ireland.
Labs & Collaborations: As Programme Director of UCC’s MA in Irish Traditional Music, he oversees interdisciplinary research and performance initiatives. His projects include Duala (a film-residency with Maurice Gunning) and Visioning (a 2024 film-music collaboration with Dan O’Connell).
