Kork frimurere præsenterer

14th Musical Miscellany at the Freemasons’ Hall

Fundraiser in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Freemasons’ Hall Extension Fund and Cork International Choral Festival

Saturday 16th November 2024, from 7 pm
Frimurernes Hall, Cork

Nemt Cork byens mest atmosfæriske rum og byens ældste forestillingsrum, Frimurersalen of the Province of Munster Freemasons, beliggende på Tuckey Street, Cork, er stedet for en særlig fundraising-koncert på Saturday November 16th 2024. This year’s event is to benefit Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Freemasons’ Hall Extension Fund and Cork International Choral Festival.

Koncerten – med titlen En musikalsk Diverse – vil bestå af klassisk og nutidig musik med Cork Garda mandsstemmekor (MD. Matthias Levy), One Voice (MD Sinead Coakley Murphy and Una Daly), Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailini, Bishopstown (MD Maeve Anne O’Brien), with special guests Denis Lane (baryton), Noel Somers (tenor), Anne Bermingham (sopran),  Amanda Neri (contralto), Adam Buttimer (Tuba), Roisin Martin (French Horn) and Tom Doyle (Piano).

The evening will commence at 7 pm, with pre-concert drinks and canapés reception, with the concert commencing at 8.15 pm in the Lodge Room. Special raffle on the night with amazing spot prizes.

Billetter koster €25, inklusive forfriskninger, og kan fås ved at sende en e-mail til Frimurerhallen på [email protected].

Cork International Choral Festival præsenterer:

2024 Christmas at the Cathedral

En kork jul

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November, 7.30 pm
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

Save the dates!
We’re thrilled to announce that our fundraiser event, Christmas at the Cathedral, will return on Saturday 23rd November, and Sunday 24th November, under the new theme, Winter Wonderland Gala!

This year’s event, presented by the Cork International Choral Festival and directed by Catherine Mahon Buckley, promises to be another fantastic experience. Join us for two magical evenings of music and readings in the stunning Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, og stay tuned as we reveal our headline soloists next week!

Tickets priced at €26 are available online at dette link.

Saturday 23rd November featuring:

❄️ Cór Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailíní
❄️ Wilcollane Singers
❄️ White Horse Gospel Choir
❄️ UCC Singers
❄️ Cór Geal Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Sunday 24th November featuring:

❄️ Belcanto Choir
❄️ Calliope
❄️ Douglas Harmonia Singers
❄️ Voices of Cork Community Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Den meget fejrede Seán Ó Riada kompositionskonkurrence er nu officielt lanceret!

Vær med i en chance for at vinde denne værdsatte kompositionskonkurrence og få dit værk premiere af de anerkendte Kammerkor Irland on Friday 2nd May 2025.

Sidste frist for modtagelse af ansøgninger er Friday 6th December 2024.

Fuldstændige detaljer og online ansøgningsskema er tilgængelige her.

Hvis du har spørgsmål, så tøv ikke med at kontakte:
Tlf.: + 353 (0)21 4215125
E-mail: [email protected]

The Cork International Choral Festival is delighted to announce that we are now accepting entries from Irish composers for the 2025 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition. Judged by a panel of experts and composers of international renown, the competition awards a cash prize (kindly donated by the Ó Ríada family) and the Seán Ó Riada Trophy to the winning composer, and the selected piece will in turn be given its premiere performance by Chamber Choir Ireland at the Festival’s Gala Concert held in St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Friday 2nd May 2025.

The Seán Ó Riada Competition was created in 1972 in recognition of the creative life and work of Seán Ó Riada (1931-71). While the format has evolved over the years, the focus has always been on bringing both traditional and new pieces of Irish music to life and to new audiences, as well as encouraging the composition of contemporary music as Gaeilge. The current format focuses on new works from Irish composers and has a novel approach of scores being entered under pseudonym to protect the identity of the composer.   

Vinderkompositionen vil blive udvalgt af et panel bestående af komponister og koreksperter. Den valgte komposition vil modtage sin uropførelse under festivalen ved en gallakoncert givet af Chamber Choir Ireland.

Since the new format was introduced 14 years ago, over 300 original compositions have been entered, which highlights the renewed interest in, and healthy state of Irish composition. Previous winners of the competition include Solfa Carlile, Rhona Clarke, Patrick Connolly, Frank Corcoran, Séamas de Barra, Eoghan Desmond, Amanda Feery, Michael Holohan, Marian Ingoldsby, Donal Mac Erlaine, Simon MacHale, Kevin O’Connell, Criostóir Ó Loingsigh, Donal Sarsfield, James May, Peter Leavy, Norah Constance Walsh, Daragh Black Hynes, Laura Henegan and last year’s winner, Anselm McDonnell. Several of these works have been published by international choral publishing houses.

The competition is open to composers born or resident in Ireland and applications are welcomed from both established and emerging composers. The score should be an original work, written for a cappella choir, and up to 5 minutes in duration. It should be in 4 parts, and the selected text may be original or existing, in the English, or Irish, language.

Ansøgninger modtages nu, og fuldstændig information om konkurrencekriterierne er tilgængelig her.

I samarbejde med Chamber Choir Ireland og Ó Riada Family Trust

Job Title: Digital Marketing & Design Specialist

Location: Hybrid | Job Type: Maternity Leave 6-month Contract starting on 2nd December

About the Role:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing & Design Specialist to join
our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both graphic design and digital
marketing, with proficiency in Adobe InDesign and a strong understanding of various online
marketing channels, including websites, social media, ticketing system operations and email
newsletters. This role involves managing the creation, editing, and execution of design
projects while also driving marketing efforts for the Cork International Choral Festival.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Creative Projects:

• Develop, edit, and manage design projects using Adobe InDesign for both digital and print mediums.
• Proficiency in InDesign is essential, with experience in layout design, typography, colour management, styles and paragraph formatting, managing master pages, image placement and editing, pre-press preparation, and exporting.
• Ensure all designs align with the brand’s style guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.

Digital Marketing:

• Website Management: Update and maintain the company’s website content, ensuring all information is current, visually appealing, and user-friendly.
• Social Media Management: Develop, curate, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) to grow brand awareness and engagement.
• Email Marketing & Newsletters: Design, write, and distribute email newsletters.
• Ticketing System Operations: Oversee and manage the ticketing system for our festival and customer service inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator, or similar role with hands-on experience using Adobe InDesign.
• Strong proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Excellent understanding of social media strategies and content creation.
• Basic knowledge of WordPress or web editing tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

How to apply:

Please email your application with a CV to [email protected] by Friday, 25th October 2024.

The time has come – the Gala Concerts lineup for the 70th Cork International Choral Festival has been announced!

2025 will be a landmark year for the Cork International Choral Festival, marking its 70th edition. The festival will take place from Wednesday, 30th April to Sunday, 4th May 2025 across the city and county, bringing Cork to life with colour, vibrancy, and song.

We are thrilled to announce this year’s Gala Concerts programme earlier than ever, along with an exclusive pre-sale period for our Friends of the Festival throughout October.

2025 Gala Concerts Schedule:

As always, the Friend of the Festival package offers exclusive access to the best seats at the lowest prices. You can find the online order form her. To enhance your booking experience, we are pleased to guarantee your preferred seating choice (balcony or parterre for Cork City Hall concerts) until Thursday, 31st October, before general ticket sales open to the public. After this date, Friends of the Festival discounts will still be available, though seat selection will be subject to general availability.

Secure your Enkelt pas now at the special price of €120 (regular price €195), or share the gift of music with a Double Pass for €200 (regular price €390). This unbeatable value includes all six Gala Concerts and national competitions. Festival Friends also enjoy extra benefits, such as invitations to the Press Launch and Interval Receptions, along with recognition in the Festival programme.

General ticket sales for individual shows will open on 1st November. We hope you’ll join us for another year of magical Gala performances by world-renowned international choral artists!

If you require any additional information, please contact the Festival office at 021 4215125 or [email protected].

Conductors are being encouraged to sign up for the 2025 International Choral Conducting Course as part of the Cork International Choral Festival

Now in its fourth year, the three-and-a-half day, intensive, hands-on course runs from Tuesday 29th April - Friday 2nd May 2025 and will offer a range of techniques to develop conducting skills under the leadership of expert international guest tutors Anna Fűri (Ungarn) og Shane Lynch (USA).

Kurset, som finder sted i Cork City, vil fokusere på centrale dirigentfærdigheder såsom fysiske gestus, god lytning, repertoiredetaljer, øveteknikker, ledelse af ensemblet og ledelse. Andre nøgleområder for udvikling af dirigentfærdigheder vil blive dækket, herunder generering af nye repertoireideer, samt sangtimer med fokus på vokal sundhed og at hjælpe dig selv og andre.

Kulminationen af alle disse færdigheder vil blive vist på en Ensemble Workshop den sidste morgen med Kammerkor Irland - Irlands flagskib korensemble. Dette vil være en offentlig begivenhed.

The course is designed for anyone with experience in leading choirs of all kinds and is interested in taking their theory and practical skills to a new level while networking with other conductors. It will help conductors to guide their choirs, tempo, sound and expression. We are honoured to be joined this year by two world-renowned conductors whose vast experience will provide a unique learning experience for participants.

The cost is €295 per person, with a discount rate being offered to conductors of 2025 participating choirs. The rate includes tea/coffee breaks but does not cover main meals or accommodation. In order to create a bespoke experience for all participants, limited places will be available. More information and registration form are available her. Registration closes on 7th February 2025.

The Cork International Choral Festival is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates for the 70th edition!

Vi søger passionerede kandidater, der er ivrige efter at etablere en karriere inden for festivaler og musikbegivenheder. Praktikpladserne er ledige i perioden January-May 2025.

Hvad du vil lære og være en del af

Dette er en fantastisk mulighed for fra starten at være fuldt involveret i produktionen af en veletableret og spændende festival, og fremme dine eksisterende kreative færdigheder ved at arbejde sammen med festivalteamet på en række projekter på tværs af medier og platforme.

Du vil lære de grundlæggende principper for festivalbegivenheder i løbet af månederne op til Cork International Choral Festival, og du vil blive eksponeret for ledelsen af alle logistiske behov for festivalbegivenheder, herunder, men ikke begrænset til, billetkontor, underholdning, catering, skiltning , audio/visuel, merchandise osv.

Praktikken vil involvere præproduktionsplanlægning og generelle administrative opgaver (herunder håndtering af telefonopkald og e-mail-forespørgsler), skabelse af indhold til vores hjemmeside og konti på sociale medier, copywriting, korrekturlæsning, design af festivalens programhæfte og oprettelse af plakater, flyers og online-annoncer . I løbet af festivaldagene vil du blive bedt om at arbejde på stedet ved vores arrangementer (koncerter, workshops, øvelser) på forskellige steder i Cork City og County, herunder arbejde med markedsføringsforskning/administration af publikumsundersøgelser.

Dine styrker og interesser omfatter

• Fremragende engelsk i skrift og tale
• Kendskab til Microsoft Office og Google Workspace
• Nogle erfaringer med Canva og Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) er et plus
• En hurtigtænkende, selvstarter med evnen til at multitaske og vilje til at påtage sig projekter
• Høj grad af nøjagtighed og sans for detaljer
• Interesse og viden om festivalscenen og/eller kormusikken
• Interest and some knowledge of digital marketing and social media, including the ability to create new content to promote the festival
• Vær opmærksom på den "alle hænder på dækket"-attitude, der kræves, når du arbejder ved arrangementer
• Stærke interpersonelle færdigheder

Om praktikopholdet

Internship starting between the 20th and 24th of January, and concluding in mid May. Part-time hours from 9am-1pm in January and February, transitioning to full-time from March (9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm) + increased hours during festival days (30th April - 4th May 2025, schedule to be agreed). We are open to discussing alternative work schedules, hours, and start/end dates for the ideal candidate.

Praktikken vil foregå i en hybrid form – online og på kontoret afhængigt af arbejdet og kontorets behov. Kandidaten skal være i Cork i hele praktikperioden. Vores kontorer er i Civic Trust House på 50 Pope Quays, Cork.
Online kommunikationsværktøjer (VoIP/webkonferenceplatforme, chats, videnarkiver osv.) er på plads for at sikre, at arbejdet kan udføres som et team, og at kandidaten modtager passende og rettidig support og feedback. Brug af egen bærbar computer og internetforbindelse påkrævet.

Dette er et ulønnet praktikophold.

At ansøge

Indsend venligst et ansøgningsskema, der findes nederst på siden by 30th November 2024.

Om os

Grundlagt i 1954 for at være en dynamisk kraft i udviklingen af kormusik i Irland, afholdes Cork International Choral Festival årligt i de fem dage forud for den første mandag i maj på steder i hele byen, centreret omkring rådhuset, et af de mest attraktive og akustisk fremragende spillesteder i Irland. Det er en af Europas førende internationale korfestivaler og er kendt for sine høje konkurrencemæssige standarder, fremragende organisation og den venlige velkomst. Hvert år bliver nogle af de fineste internationale amatørkor udvalgt til at konkurrere om det prestigefyldte Fleischmann International Trophy. De udvalgte kor har også mulighed for at optræde uden konkurrence i en række festivalaktiviteter, der præsenteres i weekenden, herunder Fringe-koncerter, kirkelige og uformelle optrædener. Deres tilstedeværelse giver publikum og irske kor den unikke mulighed for at deltage i en bred vifte af koncerter og konkurrencesessioner, mens de er i Cork. Ud over udenlandske kor byder festivalen årligt på op til 100 voksen-, ungdoms- og skolekor, der deltager i nationale konkurrencer. I alt tiltrækker festivalen omkring 5.000 deltagere. Festivalen fortsætter med at sikre, at kormusik, der er repræsentant for mange historiske og kulturelle traditioner, bringes til befolkningen i Cork og de mange besøgende, der rejser til byen til begivenheden.

Spørgsmål?

Hvis du har brug for yderligere information, bedes du sende en e-mail til: [email protected]

We are excited to announce the fantastic line-up for the 2024 edition of our fundraising concert, Gospel at the Cathedral, returning to St Fin Barre's Cathedral on Saturday, 12th October at 8pm! It promises to be another unforgettable evening, with an incredible selection of choirs set to fill the historic venue with the uplifting sounds of gospel music.

Taking the stage will be four fantastic choirs: MTU Gospel Choir, Castlelyons Gospel Choir, White Horse Gospel Choir, and Carrigaline Gospel Choir. Each group brings its own unique style and energy, making for a night that is sure to inspire and entertain.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this special event. Tickets are available her, so grab yours today and join us for an evening of joyous music and community spirit.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Our festival office will be closed from the 27th July to the 1st September. You can still send your questions our way using our contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as we return on Monday, 2nd September!

Happy summer holidays to all!

If you're in Cork and can't get enough of choral music, we're thrilled to announce the return of the Gospel at the Cathedral fundraising concert following last year's success. Mark your calendar for Saturday, 12th October. Tickets are already on sale to avoid disappointment, and details of the choir lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.

Join us for an extraordinary fundraising evening celebrating the vibrant world of gospel music and contemporary vocal performances in the amazing surroundings of Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork.

Immerse yourself in the infectious energy of gospel music, as well as the mesmerising renditions of other classics and contemporary choral pieces brought to life by incredibly talented singers. This unforgettable night promises to fill your hearts with boundless energy and create an uplifting experience you won't want to miss!