Seeking Sligo Voices for Irish Youth Choir

Auditions on 4^th February 2012, 10am to 12.30pm

Mercy College Sligo

 

Sligo County Council Arts Bursary available…

The Irish Youth Choir seeks singers aged between 18 and 28 to undertake intensive training and professional development. Applicants must be available from Saturday 23rd June to Sunday 1^st July inclusive. 

Irish Youth Choir – 30 years on song

The Irish Youth Choir (IYC) is delighted to announce an eclectic programme of choral singing for its 2012 special birthday season including a newly commissioned choral work by trailblazing young composer Jonathan Nangle.  Under the expert artistic direction of Greg Beardsell, Irish Youth Choir continues to go from strength to strength with 97 members in total last year.   Greg Beardsell is building a reputation as one of the most exciting choral conductors in the UK, and has conducted The Irish Youth Choir since 2008. 

NOW!  The Irish Youth Choir now seeks singers aged between 18 and 28 to undertake intensive training and professional development. Applicants must be available from Saturday 23rd June to Sunday 1^st July inclusive. An Application form is provided and further information is available from www.irishyouthchoir.ie

Download Irish Youth Choir Application Form (PDF) - 41 kbs

Every summer The Irish Youth Choir comes together for a week of intense rehearsals but this year has the added appeal of the newly commissioned Jonathan Nangle work (see www.jonathannangle.ie)  The summer rehearsal course will be delivered by Artistic Director, Greg Beardsell and a team of Irish tutors and vocal coaches.

Young singers from County Sligo who successfully audition for the choir may be eligible to apply to Sligo County Council Arts Grants and Bursaries Scheme 2012 to enable participation in the summer training programme and concerts.  Application forms and further details will be available from Rhona McGrath, Sligo County Council Arts Service, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo 071 911 1131 rmcgrath@sligococo.ie website www.sligoarts.ie.

Auditions will take place in Sligo on 4^th February 2012 with Owen Gilhooley who is currently on tour with OTC’s production of The Magic Flute. 

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