Category Archives: Cathedral Choir

Making Cathedral Church Music happen in Cork during the CoronaVirus Pandemic

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

These are difficult times for musicians, artists, and singers.  At the moment the advice is against congregational hymn-singing in churches. Many say that ‘church is not the same.’ The issues are much bigger than this, of course.  There have been … Continue reading →

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It’s Diocesan ‘Synod’ Day 2020 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Saturday, 13th June 2020 is in the diary as the day for this year’s Diocesan Synod of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  ‘Synod’ is rooted in the idea of gathering and meeting. But that, of course, cannot … Continue reading →

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Some of the Choir of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork Sing Again from Home

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Recently, the boy choristers of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork sang Magnificat from their homes – a challenge in itself.  That was reported HERE. Now, it is the turn of the girl choristers.  Director of Music Peter Stobart says: After the … Continue reading →

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Cork Choristers Unite Online to Sing remotely from their Homes

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

In the midst of the fearfulness and isolation brought about by the CoronaVirus pandemic we all need to find ways to connect, to keep things going, and to lift our spirits. The choristers of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, were … Continue reading →

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Royal School of Church Music Awards for Choristers in Cork

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Seven choristers were presented with the Royal School of Church Music awards at the Eucharist Service at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Sunday 8th March. Five boys received the bronze award and two the silver award. The seven boys were examined in November and were assessed on … Continue reading →

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