The St. Nicholas Singers is an all-comers group of voices. Gatherings are project driven and aimed at singers who relish getting to grips with interesting choral music in a large four-part choir within an intensive preparation period. Projects can take place over a whole weekend or, as in this event, an afternoon. It is open to all regardless of age or experience, and new members are always welcome. This Come and Sing introduces Tomos Watkins to Galway singers and also gives a taste of some of the St. Nicholas Singers events planned for next year.
A note from our new Director of the Schola Cantorum, Tomos Watkins: ‘The Road Not Taken’ by the wonderful American poet Robert Frost is an apt text for new beginnings. So I do hope you’ll join me for a Come-and-Sing afternoon on November 15th to sing Randall Thompson’s setting from Frostiana – which we’ll be singing next year in full – as well as some of my other favourite tunes. We will be exploring two other pieces from the Americas: an arrangement of the Shaker tune ‘Circle March’ by Glasgow-based composer Katy Lavinia Cooper, and ‘Dulce Jesús mío,’ a simple, beautiful carol from sixteenth-century South America. If that wasn’t enough, we have also programmed two movements from Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem: the opening movement and the iconic ‘Libera me.’ To whet your appetite, you can listen to the music on Spotify here. I look forward to seeing you there!
Tomos Watkins
Director of the Schola Cantorum at St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church
The suggested donation of €20 includes all tuition, scores and refreshments. As we want everyone to feel welcome to participate there is also a free option. Places can be booked via the calendar. Further information from Maureen Rabbitt at music@stnicholas.ie
Itinerary
2PM: Start
3:30PM: Break
5:30PM: Family and friends are invited to join in for a run-through
6PM: Finish, with tea and chat for all
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