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FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER

ULSTER YOUTH CHAMBER CHOIR

The Ulster Youth Choir was established in 1999 and provides Northern Ireland’s fnest young singers with the opportunity to perform together to the highest possible standard, receiving training from some of the best choral and vocal practitioners from throughout the UK and Ireland. The Ulster Youth Chamber Choir, aged 16-24, represents the upper tier in the UYC family. Previously the chamber choir has recorded with the Gabrieli Consort and Players, and more recently has performed at the Ulster Hall and Queens University Belfast as well as recording a new CD to be released later this year.

CODETTA GIRLS’ CHOIR

Both the Codetta Junior and Youth Choirs were launched in September 2017 to provide a choral pathway for singers from age 9 to adult within the Codetta family of choirs. The members of the choirs are drawn from schools throughout the Derry City and Strabane District Council area and meet for weekly rehearsals throughout term time. The choirs have grown out of what were previously the City of Derry Civic Choirs. Following a busy frst few months of rehearsals, the girls from the Youth Choir are excited and privileged to be singing alongside one of the most renowned choral groups in the world for the performance of Owain Park’s Footsteps. Over the coming months, both the Junior and Youth choirs are looking forward to preparing for the Codetta Christmas Concert on December 22nd, when all three Codetta choirs will perform together for the frst time.

FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER

LATE-NIGHT CONCERT

SAINT SISTER

The Glassworks, 22.30

Formed in November 2014, Saint Sister is the creation of Morgan MacIntyre and Gemma Doherty. Their music draws from early Celtic harp traditions, 60s folk and electronic pop to create ‘atmosfolk’— a mix of soulful vocal harmonies, dreamy synth and electro-acoustic harp. Following an early performance on Irish national television, one of their frst gigs saw them open the stage for Arcade Fire’s Will Butler. Their debut EP, ‘Madrid’, recorded with Alex Ryan (bassist with Hozier), was released in November 2015. Having received incredible support on Irish radio, the lead single was championed by Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart, and went on to be playlisted on BBC Radio 1 and German national radio, 1Live.

Since the release, the band has toured extensively throughout Ireland, the UK and Germany. It made its US debut in March, and has performed in Paris and Warsaw. Numerous festival appearances include BBC Introducing at Glastonbury, Latitude, Electric Picnic, Longitude and an impressive live TV performance on RTE’s Other Voices.

Following two sold-out headline shows in Dublin, Saint Sister play their frst headline Irish tour this November, before supporting Mutual Beneft across the UK.

SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER

COMPETITIONS

National Equal Voice Competitions St. Columb’s Hall, 13.00 – 14.30

National Female Voice Competition, 13.00 1. CanBelto Ladies Choir, Dublin (Jimmy O’Byrne)

It Only Takes a Moment, Jerry Hermann, arr. Kirby Shaw Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home?, Hughie Cannon, arr. Greg Gilpin

2. Allegri, Derry (Maurice Kelly)

Patapan Fantasia, Bernard de la Monnoye, arr. Audrey Snyder Even When He Is Silent, Kim André Arnesen

3. Cappella Lyrica, Cork (Maria Judge)

The Seal Lullaby, Eric Whitacre De Angelis, Petr Eben

National Male Voice Competition, 13.30 1. Rosemount Male Voice Choir, Derry (Raymond Kelly)

Shenandoah, American folk song, arr. J. Hindmarsh Tell My Father, Jack Murphy and Frank Wildhorn, arr. A. Ramsey

2. Portadown Male Voice Choir, Armagh (Maurice Cushnie)

Exsultate Justi, Lodovico da Viadana, arr. R. Vené The Song of the Jolly Roger, C.F. Chudleigh Candish

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY INISHOWEN GOSPEL CHOIR, DONEGAL

The Equal Voice adjudications will take place after the Male Voice Competition.

National Mixed Voice Competition, 14.30

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY SJØLUND CHAMBER CHOIR, DENMARK

1. Strabane Chamber Choir, Tyrone (Gerard Bradley)

I Am Not Yours, Z. Randall Stroope Jubilate Deo, Peter Anglea

2. Cantamus, Derry (Raymond Kelly)

Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), Billy Joel, arr. K. Shaw Over the Rainbow, Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harbeg, arr. J. Forbes

3. Lumina, Waterford (Niall Crowley)

Sakura, Trad., arr Tōru Takemitsu Alleluia, Jake Runestad

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY MELODIES & MEMORIES, THE GLISSANDO GREATS

National Popular, Jazz & Gospel Music Competition, 15.30 1. Rosemount Male Voice Choir, Derry (Raymond Kelly)

Angels, Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, arr. C. Hussey Step In Time, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, arr. P. Kern

2. CanBelto Ladies Choir, Dublin (Jimmy O’Byrne)

Kumbaya, Trad., arr. Kirby Shaw Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet, Greg Gilpin and John Parker

3. Cantamus, Derry (Raymond Kelly)

Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Elton John and Tim Rice, arr. K. Christopher You Are Mine, David Haas, arr. M. Hayes

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY ACCOLADE, NEWRY

BIG SING WORKSHOP WITH HERMIA SCHLICHTMANN

Supported by the Association of Irish Choirs The adjudication of the National Mixed Voice and National Popular, Jazz & Gospel Music Competitions will take place immediately after the Big Sing workshop.

CITY HOTEL DERRY

proud sponsor of city of derry international choral festival 2017

The 4* City Hotel is set in the heart of the City of Londonderry on the banks of the River Foyle. The hotel is 5 minutes walk from the famous historic Walled City which boasts excellent high street shopping and tourist attractions such as the Tower Museum and the Guildhall. The City Hotel also is the perfect place to base yourself for a few days whilst exploring other areas of North West Ireland such as Donegal & Causeway Coast.

• Four star hotel complete with 158 bedrooms

• Conferencing facilities for up to 450 delegates

• Thompson’s Restaurant for excellent cuisine in the heart of the City

• Coppin’s Bar with live entertainment every Friday & Saturday night

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SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

St. Columb’s Hall, 19.30 Presented by Stephen McCauley, BBC

The International Competition will undoubtedly be the highlight of the City of Derry International Choir Festival, featuring 7 competitors who will compete for the prestigious ‘Oak Tree of Derry’ trophy.

For more details on the International Choirs see page 54

PROGRAMME

1. Collegium Vocale, Norway (Conductor, Ketil Jule Bjørnstad Belsaas) Snart Kysser Hun Sin Venn I Rosenhagen, Torbjørn Dyrud Ecco Mormorar L’Onde, Claudio Monteverdi Rotala, Juris Karlsons Ned I Vester Soli Glader, Folk tune, arr. Grete Pedersen

2. Mundus Cantat, Poland (Conductor, Beata Wróblewska) Laudate Dominum, Marek Raczyński Ave Virgo Sanctissima, David Azurza Cucú, Cucú!, Juan del Encina Cecílíada, Marcin Wawruk Bogoróditse Djévo, Arvo Pärt 3. Freamunde Vocal Ensemble, Portugal (Conductor, Sílvio Cortez) Crucifxus, Antonio Lotti The Conversion of Saul, Z. Randall Stroope Laudate Dominum, Giedrius Svilainis Óh! Ferreiro, Sílvio Cortez

4. Laetare Vocal Ensemble, Ireland (Conductor, Róisín Blunnie) Ecco Mormorar L’Onde, Claudio Monteverdi Rest, Ralph Vaughan Williams The Old Woman, Rhona Clarke Dieu! Qu’il l’a Fait Bon Regarder, Claude Debussy Kalējs Kala Debesīs, Selga Mence

INTERVAL

5. Eller Girls’ Choir, Estonia (Conductor, Külli Lokko) Fair Phyllis, John Farmer Zwei Beter, Arvo Pärt It Sounded As If the Streets Were Running, Jonathan Dove Kuka Nukkuu Tuutussasi, Anna-Mari Kähärä

6. Sjølund Chamber Choir, Denmark (Conductor, Martin Legéne Jensen) Sicut Iuvenis Amat Virginem, Bartholomaeus Stockmann How Long, O Lord, Egil Hovland Ebbe Skammelsen, Folk tune, arr. Brian Gronbaek Jensen

7. Chantage, England (Conductor, James Davey) Laudibus in Sanctis, William Byrd Daemon Irrepit Callidus, György Orbán Chorale After an Old French Carol, Benjamin Britten El Hambo, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi

Join us at our Resonance Bar Festival Club, St. Columb’s Hall Ballroom immediately after this concert for a ceilidh and some impromptu singing!

SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER

COMPETITIONS

National Competitions St. Columb’s Hall, 13.00 – 16.00

National Sacred Music Competition, 13.00

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY COLLEGIUM VOCALE, NORWAY

1. Lumina, Waterford (Niall Crowley)

Clamabat Autem Mulier, Cristóbal de Morales Mitte Manum Tuam, James MacMillan

2. Codetta Junior Choir, Derry (Margaret Ross)

Taste and See, Christopher Walker I Got a Robe, Spiritual, arr. Michael Neaum

3. St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir, Dublin (Blanaid Murphy)

Lift Thine Eyes, Felix Mendelssohn Haec Dies, Colin Mawby

4. Cappella Lyrica, Cork (Maria Judge)

Ubi Caritas, Ola Gjeilo Jaakobin Pojat, Pekka Kostiainen

5. Codetta Youth Choir, Derry (Margaret Ross)

Kyrie from Missa Cantate, Bob Chilcott Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Spiritual, arr. Ken Burton

6. CanBelto Ladies Choir, Dublin (Jimmy O’Byrne)

Salvation is Created, Pavel Tschesnokoff, arr. Russell Robinson Benedicamus Domino, Brad Printz

National Vocal Ensemble Competition, 14.15 1. Classic Harmony, Wicklow (Frank Kelly)

Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone, John Farmer Embraceable You, George and Ira Gershwin, arr. Kirby Shaw

2. The Pachelbelles, Derry

The Windmills of Your Mind, Michael Legrand How High The Moon, Morgan Lewis, arr. Gwyn Arch

3. The Codettes, Derry

Run Children Run, Stephen Hatfeld Sprig of Thyme, Trad., arr. Michael Neaum

National Youth Choir Competition, 15.00 1. Cappella Lyrica, Cork (Maria Judge)

Nigra Sum, Pablo Casals Geantraí, Michael McGlynn

2. Codetta Junior Choir, Derry (Margaret Ross)

The City, Ēriks Ešenvalds Simple Gifts, Trad., arr. Alexander L’Estrange

3. Harmony North, Belfast (Michelle Magee)

The Storm is Passing Over, Gospel, arr. Catherine Jordan Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Harold Arlen, arr. Joanna Forbes

4. St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir, Dublin (Blanaid Murphy)

Laudamus Te, Antonio Vivaldi No Sanctuary, Michael Holohan

5. Codetta Youth Girls’ Choir, Derry (Margaret Ross)

Cantate Domino, Rupert Lang A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Manning Sherwin

6. Cross-Border Youth Choir, Belfast/Dublin (Lynsey Callaghan)

O Radiant Dawn, James MacMillan Cantate Domino, Claudio Monteverdi

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY ELLER GIRLS’ CHOIR, ESTONIA

The adjudication of the National Sacred Music, National Vocal Ensemble and National Youth Choir Competitions will take place immediately after the guest performance by Eller Girls’ Choir.

SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Closing Gala Concert St. Columb’s Hall, 19.30 Presented by Eoghan Doherty, JOE.ie

The Closing Gala Concert will provide a celebratory end to the ffth edition of the City of Derry International Choir Festival. The International Competition winner will be announced and awarded the ‘Oak Tree of Derry’ trophy, and the competitors in the prestigious International Competition will each perform a celebratory programme.

For more details on the International Choirs see page 54

PROGRAMME

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY HARMONY NORTH & CODETTA YOUTH CHOIR

1. Sjølund Chamber Choir, Denmark (Conductor, Martin Legéne Jensen) Vesleblomme, Wilhelm Peterson-Berger I Skovens Dybe Stille Ro, Danish folk tune, arr. Morten Schuldt-Jensen 2. Freamunde Vocal Ensemble, Portugal (Conductor, Sílvio Cortez) Song of Praise, Nan-Chang Chien O Pato, Fernando Ariani

3. Mundus Cantat, Poland (Conductor, Beata Wróblewska) Wana Baraka, Swahili folk song Reboczi, Marek Raczyński, inspired by Kashubian 4. Chantage, England (Conductor, James Davey) Cantate Domino, Mårten Jansson The Way You Look Tonight, Jerome Kern, arr. A. Simmons 5. Eller Girls’ Choir, Estonia (Conductor, Külli Lokko) Forging the Sampo, Veljo Tormis The Running Polka, Traditional 6. Collegium Vocale, Norway (Conductor, Ketil Jule Bjørnstad Belsaas) No Vi’ Eg A’ Te’ Jondalen Og Fri, Norwegian folk tune, arr. Henrik Ødegaard, Ketil Belsaas Telemarkspringar, Norwegian folk tune, arr. Henrik Ødegaard 7. Laetare Vocal Ensemble, Ireland (Conductor, Róisín Blunnie) It’s Strange About Stars, Seán Doherty My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord, Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan

INTERVAL

AWARDS CEREMONY

Closing ceremony of the festival, presentation of special awards and announcement of the winning choir of the 2017 International Competition.