Alexandria Wilson, aged 18, from Abbeyknockmoy, Sadhbh Mechan, aged 19, from Portumna, and Nicole Hargaden, aged 21, from Galway city have been selected for the Irish Youth Choir for 18- to 25-year-olds.
Ruán Moore, from Athenry, and Annie Finegan, from Tuam, were selected for the 14- to 17-year-olds’ ensemble.
Both choirs meet annually to participate in a summer residential programme – an intensive, week-long course held at University of Limerick, which culminates in a series of concerts for the public.
As part of the programme, the Irish Youth Choir for 18- to 25-year-olds will perform at the Irish Chamber Orchestra Hall, in Limerick on this Friday, July 17, and in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on Saturday, July 18.
These concerts follow a successful first leg of the course, which saw the Irish Youth Choir for 14- to 17-year-olds perform at the same two venues earlier this month.
The Irish Youth Choirs programme is run by Sing Ireland, and this year both choirs were directed by former Irish Youth Choir alumni Patrick Barrett and Lynsey Callaghan.
Commenting on the summer programme, Dermot O’Callaghan, CEO of Sing Ireland said: “The Irish Youth Choirs are our national youth choral ensembles, and are at the heart of the next generation of choral singing in Ireland.
“They provide a distinctive national level experience that goes beyond what many young singers can access locally, creating opportunities to perform ambitious repertoire, work with exceptionally creative teams, and connect with like-minded singers from every part of the country, including those from Galway, who share a passion for choral music.
“As the groups come together over the summer for the residential courses, we listen to them practise morning to night and are inspired by their talent. The summer concerts are a great opportunity for people to witness the immense singing talent we have in Galway and across the country, and to share in the joy of choral music.”
Tickets for remaining concerts available from Sing Ireland’s Eventbrite page
