SUMMER SCHOOL 2015
The 46th Annual Summer School took place at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth from Thursday, 2 July to Sunday, 5 July 2015. The theme for the Summer School was Pilgrims for Christ. The repertoire of music this year nourished all pilgrims at all stages of their journey through school and parish as active participants in Liturgy. The music selected was from a number of modern Irish church music composers in addition to traditional pieces suitable for the celebration Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours, the Liturgy of the Word, the Sacraments for school, parish and cathedral celebrations.
This years Summer School was delivered by a team of renowned and well known musicians. Summer School 2015 was organised in association with Church Music Dublin. As the training needs and challenges are similar whether parish musicians work in Church of Ireland or Roman Catholic parishes, the Irish Church Music Association welcomed Andrew Reid, Liverpool as one the team of directors for 2015. Others taking part in the team of directors were Fr Paul Kenny, Marian Gaynor, Ciaran Coll, Ian Callinan. Special tutorials were given by two Irish composers, Fr Liam Lawton and Bernard Sexton. Regina Deacy, Derek Verso and Darren Magee conducted the organ tutorials.
The Summer School was officially opened by Andrew Reid and the opening liturgy was celebrated by Fr Turlough Baxter. Morning Prayer and Eucharist were celebrated over the course of the four days. A celebration of Evensong took place on Saturday, 4 July in the College Chapel. The presider was Rev. Canon Ricky Rowntree of the Church of Ireland. Bishop Brendan Leahy presided over the closing liturgy of Summer School 2015.
We would like to express a huge Thank You to everyone who attended the Summer School this year. Your presence and participation made it a truly uplifting weekend.
A special word of thanks to the tutors, music directors and organisers and to our guest director, Andrew Reid, whose skill, enthusiasm and warmth helped people to participate with confidence in learning and liturgy.
We hope that you return to your parishes and schools with renewed energy and enthusiasm in your music ministry. To all who attended for the first time this year, our wish is that you found the experience enjoyable and worthwhile.
This years Summer School was delivered by a team of renowned and well known musicians. Summer School 2015 was organised in association with Church Music Dublin. As the training needs and challenges are similar whether parish musicians work in Church of Ireland or Roman Catholic parishes, the Irish Church Music Association welcomed Andrew Reid, Liverpool as one the team of directors for 2015. Others taking part in the team of directors were Fr Paul Kenny, Marian Gaynor, Ciaran Coll, Ian Callinan. Special tutorials were given by two Irish composers, Fr Liam Lawton and Bernard Sexton. Regina Deacy, Derek Verso and Darren Magee conducted the organ tutorials.
The Summer School was officially opened by Andrew Reid and the opening liturgy was celebrated by Fr Turlough Baxter. Morning Prayer and Eucharist were celebrated over the course of the four days. A celebration of Evensong took place on Saturday, 4 July in the College Chapel. The presider was Rev. Canon Ricky Rowntree of the Church of Ireland. Bishop Brendan Leahy presided over the closing liturgy of Summer School 2015.
We would like to express a huge Thank You to everyone who attended the Summer School this year. Your presence and participation made it a truly uplifting weekend.
A special word of thanks to the tutors, music directors and organisers and to our guest director, Andrew Reid, whose skill, enthusiasm and warmth helped people to participate with confidence in learning and liturgy.
We hope that you return to your parishes and schools with renewed energy and enthusiasm in your music ministry. To all who attended for the first time this year, our wish is that you found the experience enjoyable and worthwhile.
Images of Summer School 2015 at St. Patrick's College Maynooth
MUSIC DIRECTORSHIP TEAM
ANDREW REID
IAN CALLINAN
MARIAN GAYNOR
PAUL KENNY
CIARAN COLL
LIAM LAWTON also joined us for a workshop and Concert
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WORKSHOPS 1. MUSIC FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS: PAUL KENNY 2. MUSIC FOR LENT AND RECONCILIATION: IAN CALLINAN 3. MUSIC FOR THE EASTER SEASON: MARION GAYNOR 4. MUSIC FOR THE SACRAMENTS: CIARAN COLL |
BERNARD SEXTON GAVE A PRESENTATION ON HIS WORK WITH THE NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMME, GROW IN LOVE WHICH BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER. THE VIDEO SHOWS THE THEME SONG FROM THE PROGRAMME: GROW IN THE LOVE OF GOD
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ORGAN TUTORIALS
THIS YEAR OUR ORGAN TUTORIALS WERE GIVEN BY REGINA DEACY, DARREN McGEE AND DEREK VERSO
THIS YEAR OUR ORGAN TUTORIALS WERE GIVEN BY REGINA DEACY, DARREN McGEE AND DEREK VERSO
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OUR CANTOR TRAINER WAS KAREN O'DONOVAN
THERESE GAUGHAN GOES THROUGH HER PACES WITH KAREN.
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THERESE GAUGHAN GOES THROUGH HER PACES WITH KAREN.
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LITURGIES
OUR LITURGIES INCLUDED EUCHARIST, PILGRIM WALK, PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS, CHORAL EVENSONG, LITURGY OF THE WORD, NIGHT PRAYER, AND MORNING PRAYER.
BISHOP BRENDAN LEAHY PRESIDED AT OUR CLOSING FESTIVE EUCHARIST.
OUR LITURGIES INCLUDED EUCHARIST, PILGRIM WALK, PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS, CHORAL EVENSONG, LITURGY OF THE WORD, NIGHT PRAYER, AND MORNING PRAYER.
BISHOP BRENDAN LEAHY PRESIDED AT OUR CLOSING FESTIVE EUCHARIST.
PILGRIM WALK
OUR PILGRIM WALK AROUND THE GROUNDS OF THE COLLEGE WAS VERY MEANINGFUL AND SET THE THEME FOR THIS YEAR'S COURSE, PILGRIMS FOR CHRIST.
OUR PILGRIM WALK AROUND THE GROUNDS OF THE COLLEGE WAS VERY MEANINGFUL AND SET THE THEME FOR THIS YEAR'S COURSE, PILGRIMS FOR CHRIST.
PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS
WE HAD A VERY MOVING AND BEAUTIFUL REFLECTION AROUND THE CROSS ORGANISED BY CIARAN COLL AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
WE HAD A VERY MOVING AND BEAUTIFUL REFLECTION AROUND THE CROSS ORGANISED BY CIARAN COLL AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
CHORAL EVENSONG
IT WAS WONDERFUL TO EXPERIENCE CHORAL EVENSONG AS PERFORMED IN WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL.. ANDREW REID WAS OUR DIRECTOR. FOR THIS VERY BEAUTIFUL OCCASION.
SHARING OUR GIFTS
THE SHARING OUR GIFTS CONCERT WAS NEW THIS YEAR AND PEOPLE GOT A CHANCE TO DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS OF COMPOSING, PLAYING AND SINGING.
SEAN TUNNEY COMPOSED A SETTING FOR PSALM 120 "MY HELP IS FROM THE LORD" FOR HIS GRADUATION MASS. HE SANG AND ACCOMPANIED HIMSELF ON THE PIANO. HE IS A VERY TALENTED YOUNG MAN AND ONE TO WATCH!
MAIREAD O'NEILL SANG HER OWN COMPOSITION OF A PSALM SET TO REVELATIONS 3:20: "HERE I AM, I STAND AT THE DOOR AND KNOCK." PEOPLE WERE VERY MOVED BY THIS LOVELY SETTING.
LOUISE MARTYN GAVE US A VERY PROFESSIONAL RENDITION OF HAYDN'S "WITH VERDURE CLAD."
TADHG GRIFFIN IS AN ACCOMPLISHED VIOLINIST AND PLAYED "MATTIE'S GARDEN" BEAUTIFULLY.
MARY PEDDER DALY IS AN EXPERIENCED CHURCH MUSICIAN. SHE ACCOMPANIED HERSELF ON PIANO AS SHE SANG HER OWN COMPOSITION OF THE PSALM "GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD."
CONOR MADDEN SIMPLY BLEW US ALL AWAY
WITH HIS GLORIOUS RENDITION OF
MALOTTE'S "OUR FATHER."
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!
WITH HIS GLORIOUS RENDITION OF
MALOTTE'S "OUR FATHER."
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!
PAUL WILLIAM FLYNN GAVE US A SAMPLE OF HIS NEW COMPOSITION " MASS OF ST COLUMBANUS, WHICH WILL BE LAUNCHED AT THE ICMA WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN ENNISKILLEN ON 19TH SEPTEMBER. WE HEARD HIS LOVELY KYRIE IN FOUR PARTS.
MEMBERSHIP REGISTRAR
GERTIE McCABE IN HER USUAL PLACE DOING A GREAT JOB COLLECTING MEMBERSHIP FEES!
GERTIE McCABE IN HER USUAL PLACE DOING A GREAT JOB COLLECTING MEMBERSHIP FEES!
WITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION TO THE WONDERFUL DAVID OF JEFFERS OF BANDON WHO FAITHFULLY SUPPLIES US YEAR AFTER YEAR WITH EXCELLENT ORGANS, PIANOS AND KEYBOARDS. AND STAYS ON SITE TO IRON OUT ANY PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT ARISE.! IT WAS LOVELY TO SEE PETER AND HIS WIFE, DOROTHY, BACK WITH US THIS YEAR.
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FUN TIME
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY ISN'T GOOD FOR US, SO WE HAVE OUR FUN TIMES TOO! WE HAD A QUIZ NIGHT AND LOTS OF CHATS AND LAUGHS AT THE NUMEROUS TEA/COFFEE BREAKS AND IN PUGIN HALL, NOT TO MENTION SEVERAL VISITS TO THE ROOST! TWO SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS WERE CELEBRATED FOR MARY DEE AND AOIFE DALY.
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY ISN'T GOOD FOR US, SO WE HAVE OUR FUN TIMES TOO! WE HAD A QUIZ NIGHT AND LOTS OF CHATS AND LAUGHS AT THE NUMEROUS TEA/COFFEE BREAKS AND IN PUGIN HALL, NOT TO MENTION SEVERAL VISITS TO THE ROOST! TWO SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS WERE CELEBRATED FOR MARY DEE AND AOIFE DALY.
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