Trudy Maguire

Trudy Maguire serves as an Assistant Lecturer in Musicianship & Academic Studies at Munster Technological University's Cork School of Music. An accomplished instrumentalist, singer, and composer from Meath, she specializes in community-based music education and ensemble leadership across Ireland.

Her academic credentials include:

• Master of Arts (MA)
• Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)
• Associate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music (ARIAM)
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Trudy's professional focus centers on Music Education, Choral Conducting, and Accordion Performance, with extensive experience directing community ensembles for all age groups. She emphasizes practical music-making through choirs and orchestras, fostering accessibility in traditional Irish music contexts.

Her competitive achievements include directing the K&S Accordion Orchestra to national titles and securing second place at the 2025 World Music Festival in Innsbruck with Accora Accordion Orchestra. As a founding member of the Irish Accordion Orchestra and active participant in the Irish Accordion Association, she significantly contributes to Ireland's traditional music ecosystem.

No formal graduate students or research grants are documented in available records. Her community leadership extends to ensembles including:

• Songbirds
• Portmarnock Singers
• Forget-me-nots
• Clontarf Children’s Choir
• K&S Accordion Orchestra