International choirs join up for Ballina Arts Centre show

The German Male Voice Choir under the direction Peter Hilfinger is visiting Ireland this August and September. They will be performing at Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin, then they are travelling to Ballina to perform with the Rejoice Gospel Choir in Ballina Arts Centre on September 1. This 36 voice male choir will perform a selection of traditional and modern music in both German and English. The Rejoice Gospel Choir, whose first musical director was Lavinia Gilmartin, is now led by Patrick Lacken and has travelled extensively throughout Europe and Ireland and has appeared frequently on national TV. They recently took part in the Mayo International Choral Festival claiming, second place in the gospel section. Rejoice will perform a selection of popular songs and will join with the German Choir for two or three songs. Both these choirs will join up on September 1 at 8pm and tickets cost €10 and booking is essential.