Charles Wood FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 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, another 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. Welcome Message
We are delighted to announce the programme for the 2019 Charles Wood Festival and Summer School. We’ve over 30 top-notch events for you to choose from in churches across Armagh, plus a visit to Portadown with our Girls’ Choir.
This year we’ll welcome the wonderful Ulster Orchestra to perform with the Charles Wood Singers. They’ll be conducted in a recording for BBC Radio 3 by our Artistic Director, David Hill, with readings by celebrity Gloria Hunniford. Gloria will also be the guest speaker at a special meal just before that event. Don’t miss it!
Our opening concert will set the standard for the week, featuring the winners of BBC Northern Ireland’s Senior School Choir of the Year, Thornhill College Londonderry, and Martin Baker – organist royalty and Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral London. Martin will be the Chair of this year’s Northern Ireland International Organ Competition, now in its 9th year, and we are thrilled to continue that relationship.
Other highlights include a Festival of Choirs Concert, culminating in a massed performance of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, and Lunchtime Concerts showcasing young local musicians. They’ll include baritone Malachy Frame – winner of the Charles Wood Song Prize at our inaugural Song Competition.
There are lots of opportunities to get involved, such as workshops and lessons with our resident vocal coach Paul Farrington, so do circle some dates in your diary and experience brilliance in some of our finest buildings.
Richard Yarr Chairman A Programme Diary
SUNDAY 18th AUGUST
Choral Evensong The Choir of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh; Stephen Timpany, Conductor
Wood in C; God Omnipotent Reigneth Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 15:15
CELEBRITY EVENT DavidReaney ASSOCIATES DENTAL PRACTICE & IMPLANT CLINIC Opening Concert Internationally acclaimed organist Martin Baker (Master of Music, Westminster Cathedral, London) and Thornhill College, Londonderry (Senior Winners, BBC NI School Choir of the Year 2019), conducted by Elizabeth Quigley.
Includes organ and choral showstoppers by J.S. Bach, Widor, Eric Whitacre and Rupert Lang
Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 20:00 Admission: £10 Sponsored by David Reaney Associates, Dental Practice & Implant Clinic
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Charles Wood Singers Open Rehearsal 1 Venue: Methodist Church Hall Time: 10:00 – 12:15 Admission: £5
Northern Ireland International Organ Competition (NIIOC) Senior Class Competitors from across the globe compete for an international recital package and monetary prizes in excess of £2,000. Also, the presentation of the Dame Gillian Weir Medal.
Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 14:00 & 19:00 Admission: Session £5 & £3 conc. Both sessions £8 & £5 conc.
NOT TO BE MISSED
Vocal Masterclass: Tips and Troubleshooting with Paul Farrington An absolutely unmissable event for singers, choir members and choir trainers of all standards!
Observe Paul working collectively with the Charles Wood Singers and then individually with 4 members in a masterclass. The event will also feature a question and answer session.
Uniquely qualified as a Specialist Vocal Coach, Paul was Clinical Vocal Consultant at University Hospital, Birmingham for 20 years, and is currently an Associate with a number of Harley Street ENT
THE CHARLES WOOD FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 :: 5 practices. Having taught at the Royal Academy of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Paul is now Vocal Health and Technique Consultant to the Jette Parker Young Artists’ Programme at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and vocal coach to some of the world’s foremost opera and concert performers.
Venue: Methodist Church Hall Time: 18:45 – 21:15 Admission: Observers £5
TUESDAY 20th
Charles Wood Singers Open Rehearsal 2 Venue: Methodist Church Hall Time: 10:00 - 12:15 Admission: £5
NIIOC Junior Class: Grades 4-5 Venue: St. Malachy’s Church Time: 10:00 Admission: Free
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The Earl Castle Stewart Series Lunchtime Concert Malachy Frame (Baritone); Ruth McGinley (Piano) Malachy Frame, winner of the inaugural Charles Wood Song Prize, performs songs including Schumann’s cycle Liederkreis, Op. 39, accompanied by Ruth McGinley.
Venue: First Presbyterian Church Time: 13:10 Admission: £5
6 :: www.charleswoodsummerschool.org NIIOC Intermediate Class: Grades 6-8 Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 14:00 Admission: Free CELEBRITY EVENT NIIOC Masterclass with Martin Baker Perform for and learn from one of the world’s finest recitalists and teachers. Not to be missed. Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 19:00 Admission: Participants £15 & Observers £5 Sung Mass – Charles Wood Singers Mozart: Spatzenmesse; Stanford: Beati quorum via & Justorum animae Venue: St. Malachy’s Church Time: 19:30
Vocal Workshop - Paul Farrington (Any Repertoire) Venue: Music Hall, Vicars’ Hill Time: 20:00 – 22:15 Admission: Participants £25 & Observers £5 Bach at Twilight A feast of Bach’s organ works, with Festival and NIIOC organists. Venue: St. Malachy’s Church Time: 20:30 Admission: £5 In association with the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters
WEDNESDAY 21st
Charles Wood Singers Open Rehearsal 3 with Paul Farrington Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 10:00 – 12:15 Admission: £5
THE CHARLES WOOD FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 :: 7 NIIOC Performance Workshop with Martin Baker Get tips on how to programme a concert effectively, engage audiences and perform at your best from one of the world’s finest organists. Venue: First Presbyterian Church Time: 11:00 Admission: Free
Choral Evensong – Charles Wood Singers Responses: Leighton Stanford: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B Flat, Op. 10 Wood: Never Weather Beaten Sail Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 16:00
BRAND NEW
A Festival of Choirs: Sing Hallelujah! Five local choirs showcase their talents, ending with a massed performance of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. The event will also be the first opportunity for the public to hear the church’s refurbished organ in action!
Featuring: Armagh City Choir, Portadown Male Voice Choir, Lisburn Harmony Ladies Choir, Gaudeamus Choir and the Priory Singers, with Festival organists Philip Scriven and James Anderson-Besant.
Venue: First Presbyterian Church Time: 19:30 Admission: £10 Sponsored by J. Hatty & Co
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Lunchtime Concert Charles Wood Girls’ Choir Supported by Ulster Carpets Ltd and Arts & Business NI. The first opportunity to hear our Charles Wood Girls’ Choir at this year’s Festival, with members drawn from all parts of Ireland, conducted by its founding director, Ian Keatley, with organist Stephen Disley. Includes the World Premiere of a specially commissioned work, Sing Unto The Lord A New Song, by British composer Jack Oades.
Venue: St. Mark’s Parish Church, Portadown Time: 13:10 Admission: £5
CELEBRITY EVENT
Dinner with Gloria Enjoy a special meal in the company of television and radio celebrity Gloria Hunniford, as she discusses some of her career highlights and charity work. Venue: Mulberry Restaurant, Armagh Time: 17:00 Cost: £30
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Music and Readings for Epiphany Ulster Orchestra; Charles Wood Singers; David Hill, Conductor
Introduced by The Most Reverend Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and The Most Reverend Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, with readings by Gloria Hunniford.
Britten: A New Year Carol Hymn: It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (Tune: Noel) Stanford: Magnificat in B Flat, Op.10 Vaughan Williams: Love Bade Me Welcome Warlock: Bethlehem Down Finzi: In Terra Pax, Op. 39 Hymn: All My Hope On God Is Founded (Tune: Michael) Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March in G Major, Op. 39, No. 4 Bach (arr. Stokowski): Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582
Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Wednesday 1st January 2020.
Venue: Catholic Cathedral Time: 19:30 Admission: Free tickets available at www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows from Monday 22nd July 2019
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The Earl Castle Stewart Series Lunchtime Concert Richard Allen (Harp); Andrew Douglas (Flute); Ruth McGinley (Piano) Sure to be a highlight of the Festival, this lunchtime concert brings together two of Northern Ireland’s rising stars.
Music to include: Tournier: Sonatine; Balakirev: The Lark (Harp) Borne: Carmen Fantasy; Harty: In Ireland (Flute) With a surprise duet!
Venue: First Presbyterian Church Time: 13:10 Admission: £5
THE CHARLES WOOD FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 :: 11 FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
Gala Concert Featuring an array of musical talent, in a colourful and varied programme:
Charles Wood Singers and the Charles Wood Girls’ Choir Senior Winner of the Northern Ireland International Organ Competition Charles Wood Song Prize Winner 2019 – Malachy Frame (Baritone) & Ruth McGinley (Piano) David Hill & Ian Keatley (Conductors) Philip Scriven, James Anderson-Besant and Stephen Disley (Organists)
Music to include: Moore: Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Judith Bingham: Epiphany & Corpus Christi Carol Kenneth Leighton: Drop, Drop, Slow Tears & Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 20:00 Admission: £15 In association with the North South Ministerial Council
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Singers’ Concert A great opportunity to enjoy a range of songs and styles from singers who’ve been working with Paul Farrington across our Festival week.
Venue: First Presbyterian Church Time: 12:00 Admission: £5
Sung Mass – Charles Wood Singers Byrd: Mass for 5 voices Leighton: Drop, Drop Slow Tears
Venue: Catholic Cathedral Time: 19:00
SUNDAY 25th
BROADCASTING
BBC Radio Ulster Morning Service This service, recorded by the Charles Wood Girls’ Choir in St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral earlier in the week, will be broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster at 10:15.
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Morning Service Members of the Charles Wood Singers will lead Sunday morning worship at the following churches:
Venue: Methodist Church & St. Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh Time: 10:30 Venue: First Presbyterian Church Time: 11:00
Sung Eucharist Charles Wood Girls’ Choir Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 11:00
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Venue: St. Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh Time: 15:00 Admission: Free
THE CULMINATION
Festal Evensong Reponses: Leighton Howells: Collegium Regale Dove: Seek Him That Maketh The Seven Stars
Venue: Church of Ireland Cathedral Time: 17:00
THE CHARLES WOOD FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 :: 15 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 of the best in the business.
Paul Farrington will be available for private tuition from Monday to Friday as below. Singers must be 16 years or over and Grade 6 standard or above. The fee is £50 for a 45 minute lesson. Only one such booking per person is allowed.
Monday 19th August 10:00-13:00 Tuesday 20th August 10:00-13:00 Wednesday 21st August 14:30-17:30 Thursday 22nd August 10:00-13:00 & 14:30-17:30 Friday 23rd August 10:00-13:00 & 14:30-17:30
Venue: Music Hall, Vicars’ Hill 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.
Singers should email the name of their song, and images of their music, by Friday 26th July to: [email protected]
16 :: www.charleswoodsummerschool.org Vocal Workshop with Paul Farrington
Tuesday 20th August 20:00-22:15 Venue: Music Hall, Vicars’ Hill Admission: Participants £25 & Observers £5
Singers must be 16 years or over and Grade 6 standard or above. Maximum of 6 participants in a class. Only one such booking per person is allowed.
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 participants.
Singers should email the name of their song, and images of their music, by Friday 26th July to: [email protected]
“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.”
“You can also learn just by watching Paul work with other singers, so these workshops are good value for money.”
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Summer School Bookings
Book online* at: www.visitarmagh.com or via Armagh Visitor Information Centre. NOTE: A £1 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: [email protected] website: www.visitarmagh.com
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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The Charles Wood Festival of Music & Summer School has been made possible by:
WILLIAM Armagh SPROTT City Choir (Portadown) Ltd.
Diocese Archbishop of Armagh - Richard Diocesan Clarke Board of Education Archdiocese of Armagh
North South Ministerial Council Joint Secretariat
Mrs M An Chomhairle Aireachta Thuaidh/Theas Fawcett An Chomhrúnaíocht
DavidReaney Wm COURTNEY & CO ASSOCIATES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS DENTAL PRACTICE & IMPLANT CLINIC
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20 :: www.charleswoodsummerschool.org Friends of the Charles Wood Summer School Mrs. H. Acheson Very Rev. G. Dunstan Mr. D. McElderry Mr. R. Allen Dr. J. Faulkner Mrs. M. McGilly Mrs. R. Armstrong Dr. G. Faulkner Dr. J. McKee Mrs. M. Balmer Mrs. M. Fawcett Mrs. D. McNeill Mrs. M. Benson Mrs. P. Fox-Roberts Mr. M. McQuitty Dr. P. Berry Mrs. D. Frame Mrs. S. McRoberts Mrs. A. Boylan Dr. S. Garvin Dr. N. Marshall Dr. A-M. Boylan Mrs. M. Garvin Mrs. R. Marshall Mr. S. Boylan Mr. M. Graham Baron G. Minne Mrs. A. Boylan Mr. W. Graham Baroness J. Minne Mr. A. Brunton Mr. W. Greenaway Mr. L. Morrow Mr. B.M.S. Campbell Ms. R. Hadden Mrs. D. Murtagh Mr. R. Cardwell Mr. S. Hartley Mr. R. Nesbitt Mrs. E. Cardwell Mrs. A. Hatty Mrs. E. Nesbitt Mr. H. Carson Mr. P. Hatty Mrs. O. Nugent Mrs. I. Carson Dr. D. Hill Mr. T. Saunders Mrs. A. Cassidy The Venerable R.G. Hoey Mr. B. Somerville-Large Mr. L. Clancy Mrs. F.M. Hoey Mrs. L. Somerville-Large Mrs. R. Colvin Ms. C. Irvine Mr. R. Spence Mrs. T. Conway Mr. R. Jarvis Mr. I. Stoupe Ms. E. Crean Mr. A. Jones Mrs. L. Stoupe Mrs. M. Crean Mr. J. Keatley Rev. F. Taylor Mr. R. Crowe Mrs. V. Keatley Mrs. P. Terrins Mrs. H. Crowe Rev. Dr. M. Kennedy Mr. S. Thompson Mrs. K. Daly Lord Kilclooney Ms. H. Trueman Bishop E. Darling Ms. I. Kingston Mrs. R. Walsh Mrs. P. Darling Mr. C. Laird Dr. F. Watters Mrs. Z. Dawson Mrs. N. Lauder Mr. C. Weir Mr. S. Day Dr. P. Livingstone Mr. E. Wilson Mrs. C. Day Mr. A. MacLaughlin Mrs. P. Wilson Dr. D. Dorman Mr. P. McAvinchey Mr. R. Yarr Mrs. D. Dorman Mr. H. McClintock
THE CHARLES WOOD FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 :: 21 Venues
Queen's The Music Hall University Vicars’ Hill Armagh
St. Patrick's Meth Church St. Patrick's Ch of Ireland Trian Cathedral P
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Ogle Street
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Armagh POLICE Palace City Hotel Orchard Demesne Leisure Centre
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Armagh Methodist Church, Abbey Street St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral First Presbyterian Church
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