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14th Musical Miscellany at the Freemasons’ Hall

Fundraiser in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Freemasons’ Hall Extension Fund and Cork International Choral Festival

Saturday 16th November 2024, from 7 pm
La Sala dei Massoni, Cork

Facilmente la stanza più suggestiva della città di Cork e lo spazio per spettacoli più antico della città, La Sala dei Massoni della provincia di Munster Freemasons, situato in Tuckey Street, Cork, è la sede di uno speciale concerto di raccolta fondi il Saturday November 16th 2024. This year’s event is to benefit Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Freemasons’ Hall Extension Fund and Cork International Choral Festival.

Il concerto – intitolato Una miscellanea musicale – comprenderà brani di musica classica e contemporanea Coro maschile di Cork Garda (MD. Matthias Levy), One Voice (MD Sinead Coakley Murphy and Una Daly), Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailini, Bishopstown (MD Maeve Anne O’Brien), with special guests Denis Lane (baritono), Noël Somers (tenore), Anne Bermingham (soprano),  Amanda Neri (contralto), Adam Buttimer (Tuba), Roisin Martin (French Horn) and Tom Doyle (Piano).

The evening will commence at 7 pm, with pre-concert drinks and canapés reception, with the concert commencing at 8.15 pm in the Lodge Room. Special raffle on the night with amazing spot prizes.

I biglietti costano € 25, compreso il rinfresco, e possono essere ottenuti inviando un'e-mail alla Masonic Hall A [email protected].

Il Cork International Choral Festival presenta:

2024 Christmas at the Cathedral

Un Natale a Cork

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November, 7.30 pm
Cattedrale di San Fin Barre

Save the dates!
We’re thrilled to announce that our fundraiser event, Christmas at the Cathedral, will return on Saturday 23rd November, and Sunday 24th November, under the new theme, Winter Wonderland Gala!

This year’s event, presented by the Cork International Choral Festival and directed by Catherine Mahon Buckley, promises to be another fantastic experience. Join us for two magical evenings of music and readings in the stunning Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, E stay tuned as we reveal our headline soloists next week!

Tickets priced at €26 are available online at questo link.

Saturday 23rd November featuring:

❄️ Cór Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailíní
❄️ Wilcollane Singers
❄️ White Horse Gospel Choir
❄️ UCC Singers
❄️ Cór Geal Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Sunday 24th November featuring:

❄️ Belcanto Choir
❄️ Calliope
❄️ Douglas Harmonia Singers
❄️ Voices of Cork Community Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Il tanto celebrato Concorso di composizione Seán Ó Riada è ora ufficialmente lanciato!

Avere la possibilità di vincere questo stimato concorso di composizione e avere il tuo lavoro presentato in anteprima dall'acclamato Coro da Camera Irlanda on Friday 2nd May 2025.

Il termine ultimo per la ricezione delle domande è Friday 6th December 2024.

Sono disponibili tutti i dettagli e il modulo di domanda online qui.

In caso di domande, non esitare a contattarci:
Tel: + 353 (0)21 4215125
E-mail: [email protected]

The Cork International Choral Festival is delighted to announce that we are now accepting entries from Irish composers for the 2025 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition. Judged by a panel of experts and composers of international renown, the competition awards a cash prize (kindly donated by the Ó Ríada family) and the Seán Ó Riada Trophy to the winning composer, and the selected piece will in turn be given its premiere performance by Chamber Choir Ireland at the Festival’s Gala Concert held in St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Friday 2nd May 2025.

The Seán Ó Riada Competition was created in 1972 in recognition of the creative life and work of Seán Ó Riada (1931-71). While the format has evolved over the years, the focus has always been on bringing both traditional and new pieces of Irish music to life and to new audiences, as well as encouraging the composition of contemporary music as Gaeilge. The current format focuses on new works from Irish composers and has a novel approach of scores being entered under pseudonym to protect the identity of the composer.   

La composizione vincitrice sarà selezionata da una giuria composta da compositori ed esperti corali. La composizione selezionata riceverà la sua prima esecuzione durante il Festival in un concerto di gala tenuto dal Chamber Choir Ireland.

Since the new format was introduced 14 years ago, over 300 original compositions have been entered, which highlights the renewed interest in, and healthy state of Irish composition. Previous winners of the competition include Solfa Carlile, Rhona Clarke, Patrick Connolly, Frank Corcoran, Séamas de Barra, Eoghan Desmond, Amanda Feery, Michael Holohan, Marian Ingoldsby, Donal Mac Erlaine, Simon MacHale, Kevin O’Connell, Criostóir Ó Loingsigh, Donal Sarsfield, James May, Peter Leavy, Norah Constance Walsh, Daragh Black Hynes, Laura Henegan and last year’s winner, Anselm McDonnell. Several of these works have been published by international choral publishing houses.

The competition is open to composers born or resident in Ireland and applications are welcomed from both established and emerging composers. The score should be an original work, written for a cappella choir, and up to 5 minutes in duration. It should be in 4 parts, and the selected text may be original or existing, in the English, or Irish, language.

Le domande vengono ora accettate e sono disponibili informazioni complete sui criteri di concorso qui.

In collaborazione con Chamber Choir Ireland e Ó Riada Family Trust

Job Title: Digital Marketing & Design Specialist

Location: Hybrid | Job Type: Maternity Leave 6-month Contract starting on 2nd December

About the Role:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing & Design Specialist to join
our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both graphic design and digital
marketing, with proficiency in Adobe InDesign and a strong understanding of various online
marketing channels, including websites, social media, ticketing system operations and email
newsletters. This role involves managing the creation, editing, and execution of design
projects while also driving marketing efforts for the Cork International Choral Festival.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Creative Projects:

• Develop, edit, and manage design projects using Adobe InDesign for both digital and print mediums.
• Proficiency in InDesign is essential, with experience in layout design, typography, colour management, styles and paragraph formatting, managing master pages, image placement and editing, pre-press preparation, and exporting.
• Ensure all designs align with the brand’s style guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.

Digital Marketing:

• Website Management: Update and maintain the company’s website content, ensuring all information is current, visually appealing, and user-friendly.
• Social Media Management: Develop, curate, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) to grow brand awareness and engagement.
• Email Marketing & Newsletters: Design, write, and distribute email newsletters.
• Ticketing System Operations: Oversee and manage the ticketing system for our festival and customer service inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator, or similar role with hands-on experience using Adobe InDesign.
• Strong proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Excellent understanding of social media strategies and content creation.
• Basic knowledge of WordPress or web editing tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

How to apply:

Please email your application with a CV to [email protected] by Friday, 25th October 2024.

The time has come – the Gala Concerts lineup for the 70th Cork International Choral Festival has been announced!

2025 will be a landmark year for the Cork International Choral Festival, marking its 70th edition. The festival will take place from Wednesday, 30th April to Sunday, 4th May 2025 across the city and county, bringing Cork to life with colour, vibrancy, and song.

We are thrilled to announce this year’s Gala Concerts programme earlier than ever, along with an exclusive pre-sale period for our Friends of the Festival throughout October.

2025 Gala Concerts Schedule:

As always, the Friend of the Festival package offers exclusive access to the best seats at the lowest prices. You can find the online order form qui. To enhance your booking experience, we are pleased to guarantee your preferred seating choice (balcony or parterre for Cork City Hall concerts) until Thursday, 31st October, before general ticket sales open to the public. After this date, Friends of the Festival discounts will still be available, though seat selection will be subject to general availability.

Secure your Pass singolo now at the special price of €120 (regular price €195), or share the gift of music with a Double Pass for €200 (regular price €390). This unbeatable value includes all six Gala Concerts and national competitions. Festival Friends also enjoy extra benefits, such as invitations to the Press Launch and Interval Receptions, along with recognition in the Festival programme.

General ticket sales for individual shows will open on 1st November. We hope you’ll join us for another year of magical Gala performances by world-renowned international choral artists!

If you require any additional information, please contact the Festival office at 021 4215125 or [email protected].

Conductors are being encouraged to sign up for the 2025 International Choral Conducting Course as part of the Cork International Choral Festival

Now in its fourth year, the three-and-a-half day, intensive, hands-on course runs from Tuesday 29th April - Friday 2nd May 2025 and will offer a range of techniques to develop conducting skills under the leadership of expert international guest tutors Anna Fűri (Ungheria) E Shane Lynch (USA).

Il corso, che si svolge nella città di Cork, si concentrerà sulle abilità di direzione di base come i gesti fisici, il buon ascolto, i dettagli del repertorio, le tecniche di prova, la gestione dell'ensemble e la leadership. Verranno trattate altre aree chiave per lo sviluppo delle capacità di direzione, tra cui la generazione di nuove idee di repertorio, nonché lezioni di canto con particolare attenzione alla salute vocale e all'aiuto a se stessi e agli altri.

Il culmine di tutte queste abilità verrà mostrato in un seminario d'ensemble l'ultima mattinata con Coro da Camera Irlanda - L'ensemble corale più importante d'Irlanda. Questo sarà un evento pubblico.

The course is designed for anyone with experience in leading choirs of all kinds and is interested in taking their theory and practical skills to a new level while networking with other conductors. It will help conductors to guide their choirs, tempo, sound and expression. We are honoured to be joined this year by two world-renowned conductors whose vast experience will provide a unique learning experience for participants.

The cost is €295 per person, with a discount rate being offered to conductors of 2025 participating choirs. The rate includes tea/coffee breaks but does not cover main meals or accommodation. In order to create a bespoke experience for all participants, limited places will be available. More information and registration form are available qui. Registration closes on 7th February 2025.

The Cork International Choral Festival is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates for the 70th edition!

Cerchiamo candidati appassionati desiderosi di intraprendere una carriera nel settore dei festival e degli eventi musicali. Le posizioni di stage sono disponibili per il periodo January-May 2025.

Cosa imparerai e di cui farai parte

Questa è una grande opportunità per essere pienamente coinvolti fin dall'inizio con la produzione di un festival consolidato ed entusiasmante e far progredire le tue capacità creative esistenti lavorando con il team del festival su una serie di progetti su media e piattaforme.

Imparerai i fondamenti di base degli eventi del festival durante i mesi che precedono il Cork International Choral Festival e sarai esposto alla gestione di tutte le esigenze logistiche degli eventi del festival inclusi, ma non limitati a, botteghino, intrattenimento, catering, segnaletica , audio/video, merchandising, ecc.

Lo stage comporterà la pianificazione della pre-produzione e attività amministrative generali (inclusa la gestione delle telefonate e delle richieste via e-mail), la creazione di contenuti per il nostro sito Web e gli account dei social media, il copywriting, la correzione di bozze, la progettazione del libretto del programma del festival e la creazione di poster, volantini e pubblicità online. . Durante i giorni del Festival, ti verrà richiesto di lavorare in loco ai nostri eventi (concerti, workshop, prove) in diverse località della città e della contea di Cork, compreso il lavoro sull'amministrazione di ricerche di mercato/sondaggi sul pubblico.

I tuoi punti di forza e interessi includono

• Ottimo inglese scritto e parlato
• Competenza in Microsoft Office e Google Workspace
• Una certa esperienza con Canva e Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) è un vantaggio
• Un pensiero veloce, un principiante con la capacità di multitasking e la volontà di accettare progetti
• Alto livello di precisione e attenzione ai dettagli
• Interesse e conoscenza della scena del festival e/o della musica corale
• Interest and some knowledge of digital marketing and social media, including the ability to create new content to promote the festival
• Consapevole dell'atteggiamento "tutto in mano" richiesto quando si lavora agli eventi
• Forti capacità interpersonali

A proposito di Tirocinio

Internship starting between the 20th and 24th of January, and concluding in mid May. Part-time hours from 9am-1pm in January and February, transitioning to full-time from March (9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm) + increased hours during festival days (30th April - 4th May 2025, schedule to be agreed). We are open to discussing alternative work schedules, hours, and start/end dates for the ideal candidate.

Lo stage si svolgerà in forma ibrida – online e in ufficio, a seconda del lavoro svolto e delle esigenze dell'ufficio. Il candidato deve trovarsi a Cork per tutta la durata dello stage. I nostri uffici sono nella Civic Trust House in 50 Pope Quays, Cork.
Sono presenti strumenti di comunicazione online (piattaforme VoIP/web conferencing, chat, archivi di conoscenze, ecc.) per garantire che il lavoro possa essere svolto in gruppo e che il candidato riceva supporto e feedback adeguati e tempestivi. È richiesto l'uso del proprio laptop e della connessione internet.

Questo è uno stage non retribuito.

Applicare

Si prega di inviare un modulo di domanda disponibile in fondo alla pagina by 30th November 2024.

Chi siamo

Fondato nel 1954 per essere una forza dinamica nello sviluppo della musica corale in Irlanda, il Cork International Choral Festival si tiene ogni anno nei cinque giorni che precedono il primo lunedì di maggio in varie sedi della città, attorno al municipio, uno dei luoghi più attraenti e luoghi acusticamente superbi in Irlanda. È uno dei principali festival corali internazionali d'Europa ed è noto per i suoi elevati standard competitivi, l'eccellente organizzazione e la cordialità della sua accoglienza. Ogni anno alcuni dei migliori cori amatoriali internazionali vengono selezionati per competere per il prestigioso Fleischmann International Trophy. I cori selezionati hanno anche l'opportunità di esibirsi in modo non competitivo in una serie di attività del Festival presentate durante il fine settimana, tra cui concerti Fringe, spettacoli in chiesa e informali. La loro presenza offre al pubblico e ai cori irlandesi l'opportunità unica di assistere a una vasta gamma di concerti e sessioni competitive mentre si trovano a Cork. Oltre ai cori stranieri, il Festival annovera fino a 100 cori adulti, giovanili e scolastici che partecipano a concorsi nazionali. Complessivamente il Festival attira circa 5.000 partecipanti. Il festival continua a garantire che la musica corale, rappresentativa di molte tradizioni storiche e culturali, sia portata alla gente di Cork e ai numerosi visitatori che si recano in città per l'evento.

Domande?

Se hai bisogno di ulteriori informazioni, invia un'e-mail a: [email protected]

We are excited to announce the fantastic line-up for the 2024 edition of our fundraising concert, Vangelo in Cattedrale, returning to St Fin Barre's Cathedral on Saturday, 12th October at 8pm! It promises to be another unforgettable evening, with an incredible selection of choirs set to fill the historic venue with the uplifting sounds of gospel music.

Taking the stage will be four fantastic choirs: MTU Gospel Choir, Castlelyons Gospel Choir, White Horse Gospel Choir, and Carrigaline Gospel Choir. Each group brings its own unique style and energy, making for a night that is sure to inspire and entertain.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this special event. Tickets are available qui, so grab yours today and join us for an evening of joyous music and community spirit.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Our festival office will be closed from the 27th July to the 1st September. You can still send your questions our way using our contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as we return on Monday, 2nd September!

Happy summer holidays to all!

If you're in Cork and can't get enough of choral music, we're thrilled to announce the return of the Vangelo in Cattedrale fundraising concert following last year's success. Mark your calendar for Saturday, 12th October. Tickets are already on sale to avoid disappointment, and details of the choir lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.

Join us for an extraordinary fundraising evening celebrating the vibrant world of gospel music and contemporary vocal performances in the amazing surroundings of Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork.

Immerse yourself in the infectious energy of gospel music, as well as the mesmerising renditions of other classics and contemporary choral pieces brought to life by incredibly talented singers. This unforgettable night promises to fill your hearts with boundless energy and create an uplifting experience you won't want to miss!