MAY 2009

Inishowen Gospel Choir to perform in Culdaff

The Inishowen Gospel Choir will perform a spectacular dawn chorus on Culdaff Beach, Sunday 30th May at 6am, for the closing ceremony of the 2009 Beltaine festival.

The choir are offering anyone aged 50+ the once in a lifetime opportunity to receive training in a specially designed pre-event workshop on Friday 29th May, and if they wish, sing along with the choir at The Dawn Chorus itself. In this two hour workshop, led by Siobhan Shiels (MA Jazz, Uni Ulster), the co-director of the IGC, participants will take part in some glorious gospel singing spanning continents and decades from Africa songs, contemporary popular songs and southern American gospel. Siobhan has been a music facilitator for over seven years, working with various groups from young to old. An accomplished Jazz vocalist, her workshops are guaranteed to make you smile and want to sing with all your heart. She is a firm believer that everyone can sing you just need to know how to find your own voice!

The workshop will take place in the Inishowen Carnival Offices, Carndonagh, from 7-9pm on Friday 29th May. Admission free. As there are limited numbers, pre-booking is essential, please call Kathryn, IGC Manager on 0866053832/Email inishowengospelchoir@gmail.com.

Presented by the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny in partnership with the National Bealtaine Festival and Age & Opportunity, The Dawn Chorus is a once in a lifetime experience that is not to be missed! All are welcome to attend. It is advised to wear warm weatherproof clothing. Bealtaine Stewards will be in attendance.

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