A short course in Dublin for organists, cantors and anyone who leads singing with Sunday clubs, schools and youth choirs
The course will be held on Saturdays 24 September and 1 October 2011 in Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, (Luas: Harcourt) from 10 am to 2.30 pm. The leaders are Peter Parshall and Jacqueline Mullen.
Peter has extensive experience as a church musician. He is a former director of music at St Bartholomew’s Church, Ballsbridge and until recently was Co-ordinator for RSCM Ireland. Jacqueline is a music teacher and is choir leader at St Patrick’s Church, Greystones.
Saturday 24 September : Course leader: Peter Parshall
• Accompanying hymns and worship songs to encourage singing
• Chosing repertore to suit the liturgical season
• Basic conducting – 3/4 and 4/4 only – starting and stopping
• Teaching a song to a small group
• Safeguarding Trust
• Copyright – CCLI and Calamus licences, etc.
Saturday 1 October : Course leader: Jacqueline Mullen
• You’ve inherited a choir – what do you do with them?
• Teaching a new hymn or liturgical item to the assembly
• Specific choices towards a particular service
• Self-confidence when in front of people
• The church musician as cantor
• Music groups and bands – set-up and running
• Health and Safety
Fee: €40 payable when booking. Early application advisable.
info@churchmusicdublin.org or David on 087 668 3998