Armagh 17th - 24th August 2008

Event Details

Armagh Methodist Church, Abbey Street

A service of hymns led by invited local choirs. This service will be recorded for broadcast later on in the day by BBC Radio 2 at 20.30. Members of the congregation are asked to be seated by 14.40.

Conductor—Adrian Brunton; Organist—Theo Saunders

Local church choirs, school choirs, and choral societies wishing to participate should contact Adrian Brunton.

Admission free - retiring collection.

15.00-17.00

BBC RADIO 2: SUNDAY HALF HOUR

Church House

David Hill will meet members of the Friends of the Charles Wood Summer School before giving a talk. Further information on membership can be obtained by clicking here, or by speaking to a member of the committee.

Admission free to members of the Friends of the Charles Wood Summer School (Membership £30, available at the door). Non members £10, to include admission to recital. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre.

18.30

FRIENDS OF THE CWSS RECEPTION

Church of Ireland Cathedral

David will play a selection of his favourite pieces.

Admission £5. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre or at the door.

20.00-c.21.00

ORGAN RECITAL by DAVID HILL

Roman Catholic Cathedral—Synod Hall

Nigel McClintock, Director of Music at St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast, and Ian Keatley, Director of Music, St John Beaumont School, Old Windsor, will put young singers through their paces with an exciting selection of music which will be provided on the day. Please bring a packed lunch. Supervision will be provided throughout the day.

Admission £5. Advance booking essential, by 11th August. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre.

10.00-12.30 & 14:00-16:30

YOUNG SINGERS' DAY

Armagh Public Library

Stephen, author of The Better Land, gives a talk on the history of the Temple Church Choir, illustrated with recordings, some of which have never been publicly released.

Admission £5. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre or at the door.

THE TEMPLE CHURCH CHOIR—A TALK by STEPHEN BEET

The Music Hall, Vicar’s Hill

This masterclass is devoted to Chanson, Lieder, and classical English and Italian song. Participants should bring two copies of a prepared song. Observers are welcome.

Participants £10. Advance booking essential, on a 'first come, first served' basis. Observers £5. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre or at the door.

THE ART OF SONG with PAUL FARRINGTON

10.00-12.30

14.00-16.30

Church of Ireland Cathedral

William Dutton, BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2006, gives a recital of songs old and new accompanied by Theo Saunders. Those who heard him sing at St. George's, Belfast last April will know what a treat is in store.

Admission £5. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre or at the door.

20.00-c.21.00

VOCAL RECITAL by WILLIAM DUTTON—BOY SOPRANO

Roman Catholic Cathedral

Ian will offer advice to players of all levels using the large four manual electric action instrument. Participants should bring a copy of a prepared piece.

Participants £10. Advance booking essential, on a 'first come, first served' basis. Observers £5. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre or at the door.

ORGAN WORKSHOP with IAN KEATLEY

11.00-13.00

First Presbyterian Church

Theo, who is Organist and Master of the Choristers at the Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh, will talk about the accompaniment of hymns, psalms, and choral music. Participants are invited to bring along pieces for performance and discussion.

Admission £5. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre or at the door.

ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENT with THEO SAUNDERS

14.00-16.30

St Malachy’s Church

Charles Wood Singers; Daniel Hyde—Conductor; Ciaran Tackney—Organist

To include Victoria's mass and motet Ascendens Christus.

Collection.

19.30

SUNG MASS

St Malachy’s Church

To round off the day, Daniel Hyde presents an hour of organ music, performed by organists associated with the Summer School.

Admission £5. Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre or at the door.