Diocesan News
Dublin Church Choir Bound for Raphoe Cathedral
The Choir of St. Paul’s Church, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, will present ‘An Evening of Choral Music’ in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, on Friday 19th May 2017, at 8.00pm. The evening will also include organ pieces played by Nathan Barrett and flute played by Revd. Nigel Cairns. There will be no admission charge although there will be a retiring collection in aid of Cathedral funds.
This will be the choir’s third visit to Donegal. Last year they performed in St. Columb’s Cathedral, Derry–Londonderry. As part of the choir’s visit this year, they will also be leading a service of Choral Matins in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, on Sunday 21st May at 12 noon.
The choir is directed by Nathan Barrett, who is the son of the Dean of Raphoe, the Very Revd. Arthur Barrett and Mrs Brigid Barrett. Nathan studied Music at the University of Ulster in Derry, before completing a Professional Masters in Education at Trinity College, Dublin. As well as directing the choir and playing the organ in St. Paul’s, Nathan teaches music in Alexandra College, Dublin.
Nathan says: “This will be the choir’s third time in the north–west. We love coming to Donegal and Derry – we always receive such a great welcome, and it’s great to share our love of music with others outside of our usual Sunday church setting. Performances like this concert enable us to stretch our own abilities, and challenge us to learn new and interesting pieces. It will also be a real joy to share the Anglican tradition of Choral Matins on Sunday morning in such a wonderful setting as St. Eunan’s Cathedral.”
On Saturday 20th May, Nathan will be conducting a Workshop for Church Organists in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, from 10.30am to 12 noon. The workshop will provide encouragement and support to those who play the organ for Sunday services in parish churches. It will include tips and hints in accompanying hymns, psalms and canticles, easy ways to musically enhance worship, as well as time to improve playing skills and techniques.
There is no cost for this workshop, so just turn up and enjoy!
For further details, please contact Nathan at [email protected], or ring Dean Arthur at 074 9145226.
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Derry & Raphoe
Mr Paul McFadden
028 7126 2440
07525 826290
[email protected]