Hamilton College Choir NY, USA and The Royal School Armagh's Chamber Choir - Concert
Wednesday 19th March 2025 - St Patrick's Church Of Ireland Cathedral
Event: Hamilton College Choir NY, USA and The Royal School Armagh’s Chamber Choir - Concert
Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Location: St Patrick's Church Of Ireland Cathedral, 43 Abbey St, Armagh BT61 7DY
Price: Free Concert (booking advised)
Tickets: Book Here or or email performancesbooking@gmail.com
A wonderful free performance by two talented young choirs - Hamilton College Choir from NY, USA and the Royal School Armagh’s Chamber Choir
The Hamilton College Choir brings their spring program Guiding Stars to Ireland and Scotland in March, 2024.
Under the baton of Dr. Charlotte Botha, the choir explores Irish, Scottish, and North American choral and folk selections inspired by our relationship with the stars: navigation, discovery, awe, and the courage to embark on new adventures. Composers include Amy Beach, Mason Bynes, Rhona Clarke, Reena Esmail, James MacMillan, Charles Villiers Stanford, and Eric Whitacre.
The 52 singers of the Hamilton College Choir are ambassadors for one of North America’s first liberal arts colleges.
The Hamilton College choral program welcomes singers from all concentrations and vocal backgrounds, and builds on a long-standing tradition of music excellence, community, and life-long friendships. The flagship ensemble, Hamilton College Choir is committed to serving communities on and off campus through repertoire that embraces tradition, innovation, and inclusivity. The group tours annually during the spring recess, undertaking an international tour every four years. Recent tour destinations include Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Asheville, and now the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
Dr. Charlotte Botha serves as director of Choral Activities and assistant professor of music at Hamilton College, where she conducts the Hamilton Voices and the College Choir, and teaches courses in music theory and cultural musicology. Her research interests include foreign-language choral diction, multimedia choral performance, and equitable practices for including the music of and by marginalized communities in choral programs.
Botha’s recent guest conducting invitations include the Twin Ports Choral Project (Minn.), the University of Johannesburg, Ball State University (Ind.), and All-State choirs in Alabama, Missouri, and Texas. Her Choral Ubuntu and Nguni diction research was recently featured at the NY-ACDA, Westminster Choir College, and Chorus America conferences. Botha holds a DMA from The University of North Texas, an MMus from Nelson Mandela University, and a BMus from the University of Pretoria. As an ardent collaborator, she believes in the power of music to deepen understanding and respect between people.
The Royal School, Armagh, is the second oldest school in Ireland and owes its existence to a 1608 decree by King James I to establish the school. Today, its ethos and mission are summarised in three words: Quality, Character and Care.
The Royal School’s Chamber Choir is a select ensemble of talented young singers aged 14-18. Membership is by audition, reflecting high levels of vocal ability and musical commitment. The choir rehearses twice weekly, refining a diverse range of repertoire from spirituals to contemporary choral works.
The Chamber Choir is an integral part of school life, performing at a variety of events, including its annual Service of Remembrance, Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and Spring Concert. The choir is active within its local community, performing at a range of community engagements throughout the year. They are looking forward very much to collaborating with Hamilton College Choir on home turf.
Andrew Boyd joined The Royal School, Armagh, as Head of Music in January 2019. Prior to this, he taught at The Royal School, Dungannon, building a strong reputation for his dedication to music education.
A graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast, Andrew continued his studies with postgraduate qualifications in education at Ulster University. He is passionate about using the arts to inspire and develop confidence in students, providing them with opportunities to perform and grow as musicians. Under his leadership, the school’s music programme continues to thrive, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
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