Rehearsals

Magnificat Concerts

By choralJune 16, 2022No Comments

On behalf of all the committee here at UDCS, we would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to those who performed, and attended our concerts.

It was a great night of choral music, especially after our concerts had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a choir, we have experienced quite the impact during the lockdowns over the past two years. Our rehearsals had shifted online, we couldn’t hear each other in unison – a benchmark of choral music, and we didn’t get a chance to gather for social events for quite some time.

Similar to other groups in the event industry, we were the first to shut down, and one of the last to get back in operation again. However, we never gave up. As a choir, we embraced this online shift and still went ahead.

In September 2021, we were optimistic that a concert could happen within the academic year. It was a time of uncertainty for all. We resumed rehearsals in October. Winter 2021 had proved challenging for all due to the rising cases. February 2022, we started back rehearsing.

In March, we were so proud to announce we would be performing again, after a 2 year in-person hiatus.

It is journeys like these that make these concerts so worth it. We are back, and will come back stronger in the next academic year, 2022 – 2023

On a special note, we’d like to extend our thanks to the friends, vice patrons, and the patrons of our society for supporting our society throughout the years, especially during the lockdown periods.

 

We look forward to seeing you all at our events.

UDCS Committee

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First Rehearsal of 2020

By Christopher MaherJanuary 22, 2020No Comments

A very happy new year from all of us here at the Choral Society.

We are delighted to announce that this Hilary Term we will have the opportunity to perform the contrasting pieces of

Bach Magnificat
&
Rutter Magnificat

Our first rehearsal of term will be held tonight, Wednesday the 22nd of January 2020 from 7-9pm in Regent House, Front Square, Trinity College Dublin. If you would like to join us you are more than welcome to come along, no audition required! We rehearse weekly and will be accepting sign ups until the 5th of February.

 

Our concerts this term are proudly supported by the Trinity Association and Trust @TCDTrust

The Trinity Association & Trust provides grant support for a wide variety of College projects where funding is not available from mainstream resources.

One of the main sources of funding for the Trinity Association & Trust comes from the Trinity Affinity Credit Card. With over 10,000 cardholders to date, a percentage of the annual turnover on these cards is donated back to College by Bank of Ireland. The more graduates and staff join, the more Trinity benefits.

All income from the Trinity Affinity credit card supports the work of the Trust in providing grant support for the unique Trinity educational experience in areas such as Academic Research, Student Welfare, Student Travel, Clubs and Societies. The Bank of Ireland donation from your annual spend comes at no cost to you and without any disclosure of confidential account details.

Further information: https://www.tcd.ie/alumni/services/affinity-credit-card/

We hope you will join us for an exciting term ahead,

 

Regards,

 

Áine Dineen

Hon. Secretary

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Freshers Week 2018 and First Rehearsal!

By conalSeptember 02, 2018No Comments

Tomorrow marks the start of the 2018/19 academic year, and we could not be more excited! Freshers Week will run from 3-7 September, and Choral will have a stand each day from 9am-4pm. Be sure to drop by and sign up for the year.

Our first rehearsal will run from 6.30-9pm in Regent House (above Front Arch) on Wednesday 12th September (subsequent rehearsals will run from 7-9pm). You can also come along and join at this rehearsal. Singers of all levels of experience are welcome to join us as we prepare for our performances of Haydn's Nelson Mass in November. If you have any further questions, please get in touch via our contact us page.

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Freshers Week 2017

By rosscullinaneSeptember 10, 2017No Comments

The new academic year is about to kick off, and we could not be more excited! Freshers Week will run from 18-22 September, and Choral will have a stand each day from 9am-4pm. Be sure to drop by and sign up for the year. For more information on our events programme for this year, check out our programme below.

Our first rehearsal will run from 6.30-9pm in Regent House (above Front Arch) on Wednesday 27th September (subsequent rehearsals will run from 7-9pm). You can also come along and join at this rehearsal. Singers of all levels of experience are welcomg to join us as we prepare for our performances of Mozart's dramatic Requiem in November. If you have any further questions, please get in touch via our contact us page.

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Freshers’ Week

We’ll have a stall in Front Square for the entire week where you can come along and join!

02

First Rehearsal

Our first rehearsal will be on Wednesday 27th September in Regent House from 7-9pm. You can come along and join on the night, or at any of the first three rehearsals

03

Michaelmas Term Concert

Mozart Requiem and other pieces. Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd November 2017 in the Public Theatre, Trinity College.

04

Christmas Concert

Stay tuned for further details on this exciting event scheduled for December 2017!

05

Hilary Term Concert

March 2018. Rossini Petite Messe Solonnelle

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New term approaching…

By rosscullinaneAugust 06, 2013No Comments

Freshers’ Week, is now just over a month away! Choral has an extremely exciting line-up for the 2013-14 academic year, kicking off with performances of Mozart’s Requiem and Haydn’s Te Deum in November.

We are accepting new members across all voice parts for the upcoming term. You can sign up at our stand in Front Square during Freshers’ Week (16-20 September) or at our first rehearsal in Regent House on Wednesday 25th September at 7.30pm.

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Summer Singing 2013 is underway

By rosscullinaneMay 05, 2013No Comments

Rehearsals are underway for the first Summer Singing project of 2013, a performance of Mozart’s Sparrow Mass and the Pergolsi/Durante Magnificat. Rehearsals take place at 7pm on Wednesdays, typically in the Eliz Rooms in House 6 and occasionally in the Musuem Building. If you are interested in taking part in Summer Singing, please get in touch with us and we will add you to the mailing list. Alternatively, just turn up to a rehearsal!

 

Summer Singing was conceived as a simple way for members to continue singing with one another over the University’s summer break. The conductor and soloists for performances are typically drawn from the society’s membership. In the recent past, works such as Vivaldi’s Gloria and Mozart’s Coronation Mass have been performed, along with numerous smaller pieces.

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Upcoming concerts

By rosscullinaneFebruary 04, 2013No Comments

Our upcoming performances of Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem and Mendelssohn’s Die erste Walpurgisnacht will take place in the Public Theatre, Trinity College on March 20 and 21 at 8pm. The soloists for the concerts will be announced shortly, and tickets will be available in the coming weeks.

 

In other news, UDCS will be taking part in the revival of the Choral Intervarsities, taking place at TCD this upcoming weekend. Our AGM will be on Wednesday 13th February, while the Cherry Cup competition will happen a week later on the 20th.

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Third rehearsal this Wednesday, last chance to join for this term, and important dates

By rosscullinaneJanuary 27, 2013No Comments

Our third rehearsal of the term will take place in Regent House at 7pm on Wednesday 30 January. This is the final opportunity for new members to join ahead of our upcoming performances of Brahms’ Ein deutches Requiem and Mendelssohn’s Die erste Walpurgisnacht.

The coming weeks will be extremely busy for Choral, so make sure to be aware of the following dates:

Saturday 9th February – Competing in Intervarsities in Trinity College

Wednesday 13th February – AGM

Wednesday 20th February – Cherry Cup competition. Entry forms and music available at rehearsals

 

Also, keep your eyes open for the launch of the Choral + project (details to follow) in the coming weeks!

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Hilary Term Rehearsals Continue

By rosscullinaneJanuary 20, 2013No Comments

Many thanks to all that attended our first rehearsal of the term last week – preparations for the concerts are off to a great start. Rehearsals continue in Regent House on Wednesdays from 7pm. New members will still be welcome to join the choir at our rehearsals on 23rd and 30th January.

Also, we now have dates confirmed for the AGM and the annual Cherry Cup competition. They are the 13th and 20th of February respectively.

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Hilary Term 2013

By rosscullinaneDecember 30, 2012No Comments

UDCS wishes all a wonderful Christmas and New Year. 2013 promises to be another tremendously exiting year for Choral. Our Hilary Term concert series will include performances of Brahm’s powerful German Requiem and Mendelssohn’s quirky Die erste Walpurgisnacht (The First Walpurgis Night). The upcoming term will also see the 2013 iteration of the Cherry Cup competition for unaccompanied vocal quartets. Stay tuned for more information regarding this event.

Rehearsals will commence on Wednesday 16th January at 7pm in Regent House (just above Front Arch). New members are welcome to join the choir on the night. If you have any questions regarding membership, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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