Hi I¡¯m Cormac O'Brien and I¡¯m Chair of the BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music at DCU. By way of background, I¡¯ve been playing double bass on the Dublin and greater Irish scene for many years now. In fact I¡¯ve been performing professionally for over 20 years and in that time I¡¯ve been very privileged to perform and record with many of Ireland¡¯s finest musicians, such as Louis Stewart, Tommy Halferty, Michael Buckley, Hugh Buckley, The Kai Big Band, The Zoid Ensemble, Lunfardia, Yurodny, Jack L and Mary Coughlan. 

On this degree, I teach a range of ensembles, instrumental skills and instrumental lab classes. As a working musician, my goal is to share what I¡¯ve learned along the way as well as teach you the practical skills and techniques you need to become a performing musician. Music is a universal language and you never know where it will take you. 

I¡¯ve also played with a range of international artists such as Bobby Watson, Ernie Watts, Stan Sulzmann, Pete Churchill, Marshall Gilkes, Rick Margitza, Ryan Quigley, John Riley, Bruce Adams and many more. ´ó·¢ÌåÓýÔÚÏß_´ó·¢ÌåÓý-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø recently I¡¯m working with a number of well known groups such as Origin Story, Carole Nelson Trio, The Workshop and Rhythm Method. 

My love of music is very broad and I¡¯ve also worked with a number of West End shows such as Come From Away and Girl From The North Country.

DCU Prospectus - Go back to Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance