Mastering the art of choral singing
THE Choirmasters for this year’s Sligo Sings programme are as follows:
Niamh Crowley, Director of Music at the Sligo Academy of Music is choir master with two groups: the Pensions Office Choir and volunteer centre.
Niamh was more than happy to be involved again this year: “What I’m really enjoying this year is that I’m back with two choirs the volunteer group that I had last year so it’s nice to see some familiar faces and the new choir.
“To be honest everyone is so enthusiastic and up for it we’ve had great fun choosing the songs and it’s been great.”
Roisin Egan is choirmaster for the Community Choir. Having a rich background in music she was only delighted to be involved in this year’s programme.
She said: “I’ve been directing choirs for a number of years but the excitement is different with this choir, everyone has been so eager I was surprised.
“People even come up to me afterwards saying they never realised they could sing and that they need a choir after this is over!”
Amy O’Hara is a singer/ songwriter and credits her work with the Orpheus Choir in allowing her to help with this year’s Sligo Sings: “I am delighted to be involved it’s a challenge for me.
“It’s one thing to sing, but it’s another to organise everyone else. That’s what this programme is all about, enjoyment!”
Dave Flynn, a music teacher at the Mercy College and an equally busy gigging musician has taken on two choirs this year.
He is choirmaster to the Sligo County Council and the Hospital.
Ray Cotter is regularly involved with choirs across Sligo and is choirmaster for the IT Sligo choir.
Michele Feeney is a professionally trained singer and with 20 years experience she is choirmaster for Abbott’s.
Maureen Howley is choir master with Markievicz House and is excited for everyone to hear the final pieces of music.