Plainsong Workshop for Organists, Choir Directors and Singers
Saturday 9th November 2024, 1.45 to 4.30 pm. St Pappan’s Church, Santry, D09 W597 Bus Routes: 16, 41, 41C
Led by Dr David O’Shea, Director of Music, Sandford and St Philip’s parishes
Plainsong (also called plainchant or Gregorian chant) is the most ancient form of Christian music. It is simple, easy to sing and devotional in character. While open to all interested, this event is primarily for organists and singers from Church of Ireland parishes and will introduce participants to a variety of accessible music that can be used in a parish setting with small groups of singers. A booklet containing music used will be available for each participant.
The workshop will take place in the beautiful surroundings of St Pappan's Church, Church Lane, Santry, Dublin, D09 W597 (off the Swords Road, near to Santry Demesne). Following the workshop, at 3.30pm, the participants will sing as a choir for a celebration of the Eucharist, led by the Rev'd Canon David Oxley, Rector of Santry group of parishes.
Saturday 9th November
Registration: 1.45pm
Workshop: 2pm (fee: €15, payable on the day)
Service: 3.30pm
St Pappan's Church, Santry
D09 W597
Please register by emailing info@churchmusicdublin.org to receive a music booklet on the day.
If you would like to learn more in advance, you will find some useful resources on our Plainsong page.