Singers Wanted - Kilkenny Arts Festival Chorus

Would you like to perform at Irelands leading Arts Festival?
Would you like to work under the direction of a leading Irish conductor?
Would you like to work with a professional orchestra and leading soloists?

If so Kilkenny Arts Festival would like to hear from you.

The festival is calling on members of choirs from throughout Ireland to take part in an exclusive choral project that will run during the 2010 Festival.

2010 marks the 37th year of the festival and will take place from 6th -15th August.

Those involved will be provided with tuition from experienced singers under the direction of Fergus Sheil.

There will be workshops with leading soloists and rehearsals will take place throughout festival week culmunating with a performance on Saturday 14th August in Kilkennys magnificent St Canices Cathedral.

The cost of participating in this Choral project is €70 which includes the purchase of music. Members of the Festival Chorus will also be entitled to reduction in ticket prices to other festival events and selected accommodation. The works to be performed are Rossinis “Sabat Mater” and Beethovens “Choral Fantasy”

Places are limited to 200 which will be evenly divided between sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. To secure your place in the Chorus please submit the entry form along with fee. Places will be secured on a “first come first served basis”.

Download the entry form here or contact the festival office on 056 7763663 or email info@kilkennyarts.ie

Choir Rehearsal Times:
Tuesday 10th August 10am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-5pm
Wednesday 11th August 10am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-5pm
Thursday 12th August 10am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-5pm
Friday 13th August 10am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-5pm
Saturday 14th August Dress Rehearsal 3-6pm with performance at 8pm
 

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