Presentes para maçons de cortiça

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
Salão da Maçonaria, Cork

Facilmente a sala mais atmosférica da cidade de Cork e o espaço de performance mais antigo da cidade, Salão da Maçonaria da Província de Munster Freemasons, localizado na Tuckey Street, Cork, é o local para um concerto especial de arrecadação de fundos em 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.

O concerto – intitulado Uma Miscelânea Musical – will comprise of classical and contemporary music featuring Cork Garda Masculino (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 (barítono), Noel Somers (tenor), Anne Bermingham (soprano),  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.

Os ingressos custam € 25, incluindo bebidas, e podem ser obtidos por e-mail no Masonic Hall no [email protected].

O Cork International Choral Festival apresenta:

2024 Christmas at the Cathedral

Um Natal de Cortiça

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November, 7.30 pm
Catedral de St. Fin Barre

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, e stay tuned as we reveal our headline soloists next week!

Tickets priced at €26 are available online at esse 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

O tão celebrado Concurso de Composição Seán Ó Riada agora está oficialmente lançado!

Concorra a uma chance de ganhar este estimado concurso de composição e ter seu trabalho estreado pelo aclamado Coro de Câmara Irlanda on Friday 2nd May 2025.

A data limite para recepção das candidaturas é Friday 6th December 2024.

Detalhes completos e formulário de inscrição on-line estão disponíveis aqui.

Se você tiver alguma dúvida, não hesite em entrar em contato:
Tel: +353 (0)21 4215125
O email: [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.   

A composição vencedora será selecionada por um júri, composto por compositores e especialistas corais. A composição selecionada receberá sua apresentação de estreia durante o Festival em um Concerto de Gala dado pelo 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.

As candidaturas já estão a ser aceites e está disponível toda a informação sobre os critérios do concurso aqui.

Em colaboração com o Chamber Choir Ireland e o 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 aqui. 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 Passagem única 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 (Hungria) e Shane Lynch (USA).

O curso, que acontece na cidade de Cork, se concentrará nas principais habilidades de regência, como gestos físicos, boa audição, detalhes do repertório, técnicas de ensaio, gerenciamento do conjunto e liderança. Outras áreas importantes do desenvolvimento de habilidades de regência serão abordadas, incluindo a geração de novas ideias de repertório, bem como aulas de canto com foco na saúde vocal e na ajuda a si e aos outros.

O ponto culminante de todas essas habilidades será exibido em um Workshop Ensemble na manhã final com Coro de Câmara Irlanda - O principal grupo coral da Irlanda. Este será um evento público.

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 aqui. Registration closes on 7th February 2025.

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

Procuramos candidatos apaixonados que desejam estabelecer uma carreira na indústria de festivais e eventos musicais. As vagas de estágio estão disponíveis para o período January-May 2025.

O que você vai aprender e fazer parte

Esta é uma grande oportunidade para estar totalmente envolvido desde o início na produção de um festival bem estabelecido e emocionante, e aprimorar suas habilidades criativas existentes trabalhando com a equipe do Festival em uma variedade de projetos em mídias e plataformas.

Você aprenderá os fundamentos básicos dos eventos do festival durante os meses que antecedem o Cork International Choral Festival e estará exposto ao gerenciamento de todas as necessidades logísticas dos eventos do festival, incluindo, entre outros, bilheteria, entretenimento, catering, sinalização , audiovisual, mercadorias, etc.

O estágio envolverá planejamento de pré-produção e tarefas administrativas gerais (incluindo atendimento de chamadas telefônicas e consultas por e-mail), criação de conteúdo para nosso site e contas de mídia social, redação, revisão, design do livreto do programa do festival e criação de pôsteres, folhetos e anúncios online. . Durante os dias do Festival, você deverá trabalhar no local em nossos eventos (concertos, workshops, ensaios) em diferentes locais da cidade e do condado de Cork, incluindo trabalho em pesquisas de marketing/administração de pesquisas de público.

Seus pontos fortes e interesses incluem

• Excelente inglês escrito e falado
• Proficiência em Microsoft Office e Google Workspace
• Alguma experiência com Canva e Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) é uma vantagem
• Um pensamento rápido, auto-iniciante com a capacidade de multitarefa e vontade de assumir projetos
• Alto nível de precisão e atenção aos detalhes
• Interesse e conhecimento sobre a cena do festival e/ou música coral
• Interest and some knowledge of digital marketing and social media, including the ability to create new content to promote the festival
• Ciente da atitude de 'todas as mãos no convés' necessária ao trabalhar em eventos
• Fortes habilidades interpessoais

Sobre o Estágio

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.

O estágio decorrerá de forma híbrida – online e presencial, dependendo do trabalho envolvido e das necessidades do escritório. O candidato deverá estar em Cork durante o estágio. Nossos escritórios estão localizados em Civic Trust House, em 50 Pope Quays, Cork.
Ferramentas de comunicação on-line (plataformas de conferência VoIP/web, chats, repositórios de conhecimento, etc.) estão disponíveis para garantir que o trabalho possa ser realizado em equipe e que o candidato receba suporte e feedback apropriados e oportunos. É necessário o uso de laptop próprio e conexão à Internet.

Este é um estágio não remunerado.

Aplicar

Por favor, envie um formulário de inscrição disponível no final da página by 30th November 2024.

Sobre nós

Fundado em 1954 para ser uma força dinâmica no desenvolvimento da música coral na Irlanda, o Cork International Choral Festival é realizado anualmente durante os cinco dias anteriores à primeira segunda-feira de maio em locais por toda a cidade, centrados em torno da Prefeitura, um dos mais atraentes e locais acusticamente excelentes na Irlanda. É um dos principais festivais internacionais de corais da Europa e é conhecido por seus altos padrões competitivos, excelente organização e simpatia nas boas-vindas. Todos os anos, alguns dos melhores coros amadores internacionais são selecionados para competir pelo prestigioso Troféu Internacional Fleischmann. Os coros selecionados também têm a oportunidade de se apresentar de forma não competitiva em uma série de atividades do Festival apresentadas no fim de semana, incluindo concertos Fringe, igreja e apresentações informais. A sua presença dá ao público e aos coros irlandeses a oportunidade única de assistir a uma variedade de concertos e sessões competitivas em Cork. Além de coros estrangeiros, o Festival apresenta anualmente até 100 coros Adultos, Juvenis e Escolares que participam em Concursos Nacionais. No geral, o Festival atrai cerca de 5.000 participantes. O festival continua a fazer com que a música coral, representativa de muitas tradições históricas e culturais, seja levada aos corticeiros e aos muitos visitantes que se deslocam à cidade para o evento.

Questões?

Se precisar de mais informações, envie um e-mail para: [email protected]

We are excited to announce the fantastic line-up for the 2024 edition of our fundraising concert, Evangelho na Catedral, 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 aqui, 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 Evangelho na Catedral 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!