25.07.2016
RSCM Invites Singers to Join in Day of Music Making
RSCM Ireland is inviting all singers to attend a special singing day and festival service entitled ‘With Saintly Shout and Solemn Jubilee’ which will be held in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, on Saturday August 27.
The service will be a celebration of God’s saints in words and music. Music will include pieces by MacMillan, Harris, and Harwood, Taizé style music, responsorial psalms and hymns celebrating the saints.
The event will be directed by Andrew Reid, Director of the RSCM and will start with rehearsals at 11am, with the service taking place at 5pm. Music being sung will be available in a special service book (which will be kept by the participants).
The cost is €20 for the event and will include a copy of the festival service book, a light lunch and refreshments.This promises to be an exciting day of music making and RSCM would like to encourage all singers to attend; individuals, choirs, affiliates and non–affiliates alike from whatever denomination and from all over Ireland.
The liturgical service will take place at 5pm in the cathedral.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
10.30: Registration (chapter house)
11.00: Rehearsal
13.00: Lunch
14.00: Rehearsal
16.30: Break
17.00: Service in cathedral
18.00: Finish and depart
It will be necessary to book in advance for this event (so that music can be ordered) and you may book your place using the link here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/with-saintly-shout-and-solemn-jubilee-rscm-singing-day-tickets-25773424005?aff=efbeventOr you can download a booking form here:http://rscmireland.com/events/RSCM%20Festival%202016.pdf
If you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact the RSCM Ireland coordinator, Mark Bowyer at mbowyer@rscm.com or on +353(0)85 166 1627.