Mary Scarlett is in constant demand as
an accompanist for singers, instrumentalists,
ensembles, choral societies and musical
societies. Coming from a musical family,
her interest in piano accompaniment was
nurtured from an early age by her father,
baritone and choirmaster Tomás
Ó Súilleabháin.
She studied piano with Rhona Marshall
at the RIAM and organ with Sidney Greig
at St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin
and was the recipient of numerous awards
and scholarships throughout her studies,
including the award of Associate from
the Royal College of Music in London ,
just after her 17th birthday.
Following her graduation from UCD with
an honours B.Mus. degree she worked for
some years as a secondary school teacher
before being appointed as a lecturer at
the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama.
She was awarded a 1st class MA in Performance
and Musicology from NUI Maynooth in 1991.
Her many duties at the Conservatory
include playing for both undergraduate
and postgraduate recitals, examinations,
feiseanna, opera productions etc.. She
also works regularly with professional
groups such as Opera Ireland and the RTE
performing groups, as well as privately
coaching some of Ireland’s leading
vocalists.
Mary is honoured to be associated with
Our Lady’s Choral Society since
1993.
