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“… unique in Ireland”

Charles Wood FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL

21st – 28th August 2016 Armagh, Northern Ireland

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Charles Wood Charles Wood, the renowned musician and composer, was born at 11, Vicars’ Hill, Armagh in 1866 and received his early musical education as a chorister in the cathedral opposite his home. He later studied at the Royal College of Music and became a Professor there before succeeding Stanford, that other fine Irish musician and composer, as Professor of Music at Cambridge University.

When Wood died in 1926 he left behind a legacy of over 250 sacred works plus a large number of hymn tunes. His other compositions include songs, music for Greek plays and chamber music. But it is largely for his sacred music that he is remembered today and this is why the focus of the Summer School is music in worship.

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Welcome Message We are delighted to announce the programme for the 2016 Charles Wood Festival and Summer School. This year is an extra special one for us as we mark the 150th birthday of Northern Ireland's most celebrated composer of church music. Across one week 30 events will feature in churches across Armagh, with international and local musicians performing side by side.

They'll be delivering a feast of choral and organ music, including World and Irish Premieres, under the expert guidance of our Artistic Director, David Hill.

We are pleased to continue our link with the Northern Ireland International Organ Competition and grateful to all of our funders, sponsors and Friends for their crucial support. As part of our Wood 150 programme we have set a target of 150 Friends by the end of this birthday year. As you enjoy our events I would ask you to consider joining this scheme: one which will allow us to expand and flourish well into the future. Further details are enclosed.

Fresh, accomplished and inspiring music-making awaits you in Armagh this August. I do hope you'll be able to make the journey. We'd be delighted to welcome you.

Richard Yarr Chairman

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A Programme Diary SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST

Opening Concert The Festal Organ with Professor Martin Jean (Yale University) And New Dublin Voices with works by Sisask, Schütz, Vaughan Williams and Gabrieli Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 20:00 Admission: £10 MONDAY 22ND

Charles Wood Singers Open Rehearsal 1 Venue: Time:

Methodist Hall 10:15

Admission

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Northern Ireland International Organ Competition (NIIOC) Senior Class Venue: Time: Admission:

Church of Ireland Cathedral 14:00 & 19:00 Session £5 & £3 conc. Both sessions £8 & £5 conc.

TUESDAY 23RD

NIIOC Junior Class Venue: Time:

St. Malachy’s 10:00

Admission:

Free

Charles Wood Singers Open Rehearsal 2 Venue: Time:

Methodist Hall 10:15

Admission:

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£5

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NIIOC/Dunleath Organ Scholarship Trust Workshop with David Adams Venue: Time:

St Malachy's 11:00

Admission:

Free

Lunchtime Vocal Recital – Brian McAlea (Baritone) Music to include – Finzi: Earth and Air and Rain Venue: First Presbyterian Time: 13:10 Admission:

£5

NIIOC Intermediate Class Venue: Time:

Church of Ireland Cathedral 14:30 Admission:

Free

NIIOC Masterclass – Martin Jean Venue: Time: Admission:

Church of Ireland Cathedral 19:00 £15 + Observers £5

Sung Mass Mozart: Spatzenmesse; Haydn: Insanae et vanae curae; Bairstow: Let all mortal flesh keep silence Venue: St. Malachy’s Time: 19:30 Admission: Free Charles Wood Festival of Music & Summer School 21st - 28th Aug. 2016 :: 5 ][

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Bach at Twilight With Festival and NIIOC Organists Venue: St. Malachy’s Time: 20:30 Admission: £5 In association with the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters WEDNESDAY 24TH

Charles Wood Singers Open Rehearsal 3 Venue: Time: Admission:

Church of Ireland Cathedral 10:15 £5

Lunchtime Vocal Recital – Andrew Irwin (Tenor) Music to include songs by Schubert, Britten and Roger Quilter Venue: First Presbyterian Time: 13:10 Admission: £5

NIIOC Performance Workshop with Martin Jean Martin will give tips on how to programme a concert effectively, engage audiences and how to present oneself - covering everything from dress to bowing!

Venue: First Presbyterian Time: 14:00 Admission: Free

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Choral Evensong (in memory of Theo Saunders) Music to include: Responses Radcliffe; Canticles Wood in E flat (No. 1); Saunders: The Armenian Hymn of Vesting Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 17:00 Admission: Free

Vocal Workshop (Paul Farrington), General Repertoire Venue: Time: Admission:

Music Hall, Vicars Hill 17:30 £20 + Observers £5

Candlelight Concert - Wood 150 Special Event A unique opportunity to enjoy a rarely heard gem. The work was written in August 1920 as an alternative to Stainer's Crucifixion, while Wood was Professor of Music at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and was premiered in King's College Chapel on Good Friday 1921.

Wood: St. Mark Passion Soloists: Peter Davoren (Evangelist); Brian McAlea (Jesus); Charles Wood Singers and conductor David Hill Venue: Time: Admission:

Catholic Cathedral 20:15 £10

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THURSDAY 25TH

Charles Wood Singers Open Rehearsal 4 Venue: Time: Admission:

Church of Ireland Cathedral 10:15 £5

Lunchtime concert: Young Performers’ Platform with Grainne White and Jamie Howe (violins), Ganesha O’Donnell (viola) and Anna-Marie O’Donnell (cello) Music to include: Wood String Quartet in F (excerpt) and a selection of solos Venue: First Presbyterian Time: 13:10 Admission: £5

BBC Radio 3 Broadcast Choral Evensong Music to include: Wood 150 Competition Introit; Canticles: Wood in E flat (No. 2); Wood: It were my soul’s desire’ arr. Moore; Hill: God be in my head.

Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 17:00 Admission: Free

Vocal Workshop (Paul Farrington), Music Theatre Venue: Time: Admission:

Music Hall, Vicars Hill 18:45 £20 + Observers £5

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Come and Sing - Haydn: The Creation, directed by Philip Scriven Venue: Time: Admission:

St Mark’s Parish Church 19:45 £10

FRIDAY 26TH

Gala Concert (Charles Wood Singers and NIIOC Senior Winner) Music to include - Moore: Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Byrd: Laudibus in Sanctis; Wood: Hail, gladdening light; Wood: Expectans expectavi; Saunders: The Armenian Hymn of Vesting; Parry: I was glad Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 20:00 Admission: £15 This concert will be signed by an Interpreter for the Deaf

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SATURDAY 27TH

Singers’ Concert featuring Paul Farrington Pupils Venue: First Presbyterian Time: 12:00 Admission: £5

CWFSS/Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters Music for Two Organs, performed by David Hill and Philip Scriven Venue: Time: Admission:

Catholic Cathedral 17:50 Free

Sung Mass Wood: Mass in F; Parry: ‘I was glad’; Jackson: ‘O sacrum Convivium’ Venue: Catholic Cathedral Time: 19:00 Admission: Free

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SUNDAY 28TH

BBC Radio Ulster Morning Service This service, recorded in Armagh earlier in the week, will be broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster at 10.15.

Members of the Charles Wood Singers will lead Sunday morning worship at the following churches:

Morning Service Venue: Methodist Church St. Mark’s Church Time: 10.30 Venue: First Presbyterian Church Time: 11.00 Sung Eucharist Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 11.00

Festival of Hymns “Catching Heaven - Down-to-Earth Hymns” John Crothers (Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland) with Credemus Choir, conducted by Edward Craig and Rev. Dr. Peter Thompson (organ) Venue: Methodist Church Time: 15:00 Admission: Free

Festal Evensong Music to include: Wood: The Lamb; Responses Radcliffe; Canticles: Wood in E flat (No. 2); Bairstow: Blessed City, Heavenly Salem Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 17:00 Admission: Free (Events may be subject to change) Charles Wood Festival of Music & Summer School 21st - 28th Aug. 2016 :: 11 ][

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Singing Lessons with Paul Farrington Paul Farrington is one of the world's leading classical voice teachers and has worked with foremost names in opera, concert and musical theatre.

Paul has also been vocal coach and Musical Director for award-winning films, including Quartet and The Theory of Everything. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one the best in the business.

Paul Farrington will be available for private tuition from Wednesday to Friday as below. Singers must be 16 years or over.

The fee is £50 for a 45 minute lesson.

Singers should send or emai two copies of a prepared song to the Armagh Visitor Information Centre by Friday, 29th July.

Bookings should be made through the Armagh Visitor Information Centre, details of which can be found at the back of this booklet.

NOTE: Online booking is NOT possible for individual singing lessons or vocal workshop participants.

Only one such booking per person allowed.

Wednesday 24th August:

11.30 – 13.00

Thursday 25th August:

10.00 – 13.00

Friday 26th August:

10.00 – 13.00 14.30 – 17.30

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Vocal Workshops Wednesday 24th August 17.30 - 20.00

Thursday 25th August (Music Theatre) 18.45 - 21.15 “These workshops are a fascinating insight into the craft of singing and musical interpretation, offering an unrivalled opportunity to learn from an inspirational and supportive teacher, whose wit and humour ensure that lessons are always fun.”

Maximum of 7 in a class.

Participants should send two copies of a prepared song or duet to Armagh Visitor Information Centre by Friday, 31st July.

Music Hall, Vicars’ Hill Participants £20 Advanced booking on a 'first come, first

Singers mustbe 16 years or over.

served' basis through Armagh Visitor

“You can also learn just by watching Paul work with other singers, so these workshops are good value for money.”

Observers £5

Information Centre

Tickets from www.armagh.co.uk/charleswood, Armagh Visitor Information Centre, or at the door

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Booking Summer School Bookings Book online* at: www.armagh.co.uk/charleswood or via Armagh Visitor Information Centre.

NOTE: A ÂŁ1 fee will be charged per transaction for this service. *Does not apply to individual voice lessons or participants In workshops with Paul Farrington.

ARMAGH VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 40 English Street Armagh BT61 7BA telephone: +44 (0) 28 3752 1800 email: vic@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk website: www.armagh.co.uk

Visitors' Information The Armagh Visitor Information Centre can provide details of what to see and to do in Armagh, as well as providing information on accommodation.

CWFM Website www.charleswoodsummerschool.org

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Our Sponsors The Charles Wood Festival of Music & Summer School has been made possible by: WILLIAM SPROTT

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Friends of the Charles Wood Summer School Mrs. H. Acheson Mr. R. H. Allen Mrs P. Armstrong Mrs. M. Benson Sir George + Lady Bain Dr. P. Berry Mrs. A. Boylan Dr. A-M Boylan Mr. S. Boylan Mrs. A. Boylan Mr. A. Brunton Mr. R. Cardwell Mrs. E. Cardwell Mr. H. Carson Mrs. I. Carson Mrs. A. Cassidy Mrs. R. Colvin Ms. E. Crean Mrs. M. Crean Mr. R. Crowe Mrs. H. Crowe Bishop E. Darling Mrs. P. Darling Mrs. Z. Dawson Mr. S. Day Mrs. C. Day Mrs. D. Dorman Very Rev. G. Dunstan Dr. J. Faulkner Mrs. M. Fawcett

Mr. M. McQuitty Mrs. S. McRoberts Ms. S. Mahon Mrs. R. Marshall Baron G. Minne Baroness J. Minne Mrs. D. Murtagh Mr. R. Nesbitt Mrs. E. Nesbitt Mrs. O. Nugent Mr. B. Somerville-Large Mrs. L. Somerville-large Mr. R. Spence Mr. J. Stewart Mr. I. Stoupe Mrs. L. Stoupe Mrs. P. Terrins Revd. F. Taylor Mr. S. Thompson Ms. H. Trueman Mrs. R. Walsh Dr. F. Waters Mr. C. Weir Mr. A. White Mrs. H. White Mr. E. Wilson Mrs. P. Wilson Mr. R. Yarr

Mr. P. Fox Roberts Mrs. D. Frame Dr. S. Garvin Mrs. M. Garvin Mr. M. Graham Mr. W. Graham Mr. W. Greenaway Ms. R. Harden Ms. O. Haldane Dr. D. Hill Mr. S. Hartley Mrs. M. Hartley Ms. C. Irvine Mr. R. Jarvis Mr. A. Jones Mr. J. Keatley Mrs. J. Keatley Ms. E. Keenan Lord Kilclooney Ms. I. Kingston Mr. C. Laird Mrs. N. Lauder Dr. P. Livingstone Mr. A. Maclaughlin Mr. P. McAvinchey Mr. W. H. McClintock Mr. D. McElderry Mrs. M. McGilly Dr. J. McKee Mrs. D. McNeill

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Venues Queen's University Armagh

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Access information for all Summer School venues is now available on request. Advance arrangements can be made with the CWFM Access CoOrdinator, who will be on hand to advise, receive and support any individuals or groups wishing to attend CWFM events. Initial contact should be made through the Armagh Visitor Information Centre.

St. Marks's Church Hospital

To Portadown/ Belfast

To Tandragee/ Hamiltonsbawn

St. Malachy’s Church St. Mark’s Church The Music Hall, Vicars’ Hill The Palace Demesne

Joining the Friends is an effective way of giving support and ensuring the continuation of the Summer School. It will also enable members to receive advance notice of all events, and an invitation to a reception and preconcert talk by the Musical Director of the CharlesWood Singers. Full details are available from the Membership Secretary, c/o the Armagh Visitor Information Centre.

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Charles Wood 150 Charles Wood FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL

CELEBRATE – EXCITE – NURTURE – GROW

The Annual Charles Wood Festival and Summer School hosts:

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Evening Concerts – Lunchtime Concerts – Organ Recitals Vocal Workshops – Masterclasses Radio Broadcasts – Services – and more

In this Charles Wood’s 150th birthday year help us reach our target of

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FRIENDS BY 15 JUNE 2017 ADVANCE NOTICES – RECEPTION INVITES FREE FESTIVAL TICKETS

For further details and to join this special birthday scheme,

visit www.charleswoodsummerschool.org

Trimprint, Armagh

At £50 for individuals and £200 for corporate groups, your support can enrich our future development and support youth music-making at the highest level.