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<p class=MsoBodyText><b><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";font-weight:bold'>The
Irish Youth Choir (IYC) seeks singers for its dynamic choir as it prepares for
its most exciting summer programme yet. So, if you are aged 18 to 28 this
summer, fancy spending a week on the stunning University of Limerick campus
with up to 150 like-minded young people, followed by your very own national
tour, then read on.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>This year the week-long residential
programme of professional training and rehearsals will take place in
conjunction with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland (NYOI) and culminate
in 3 live performances with renowned soloists Owen Gilhooly and Cara
O’Sullivan. Greg Beardsell, Artistic Director will, along with a team of
experienced tutors and coaches, lead singers through an intensive week of
coaching and rehearsals, followed by concerts at the West Cork Chamber Music
Festival in Bantry, Wexford Opera House and the National Concert Hall, Dublin.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>The 2010 programme includes Brahms' <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Requiem</span></i>, Barber’s <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Prayers of Kierkegaard</span></i> and Ives’ <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>The Unanswered Question.</span></i> Greg Beardsell is
fast building a reputation as one of the most exciting choral conductors in the
<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>,
and has conducted The Irish Youth Choir since 2008. Cork-born Cara O'Sullivan
is an artist with an impeccable operatic pedigree who has risen to prominence
as one of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ireland</st1:place></st1:country-region>'s
leading sopranos. Owen Gilhooly is a classically trained baritone who began his
training in the Limerick School of Music and continued his studies at the
National Opera Studio in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">London</st1:place></st1:City>.
He is now engaged world-wide.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";font-weight:bold'>Applicants
<u>must</u> be available from Saturday 26<sup>th</sup> June to Sunday 4<sup>th</sup>
July inclusive. Auditions in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Irish</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">World</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
of Music & Dance, Wednesday 19<sup>th</sup> May, from 4pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>To apply complete application form at <a
href="http://www.irishyouthchoir.ie/">www.irishyouthchoir.ie</a> and return to
Irish Youth Choir, University Concert Hall, Foundation Building, University of
Limerick or <a href="mailto:aoic@ul.ie">aoic@ul.ie</a>. Call 061 234823 for
further details.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>With kind regards,</span></font><font
size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>Aislinn O'hEocha</span></font><font
size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>Association of Irish
Choirs - enhancing life through choral music</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>University Concert Hall</span></font></b></strong><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>t: 061 234823</span></font></b></strong><font
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face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";
color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>www.aoic.ie</span></font></b></strong></a><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>The Irish Youth Choir is
now auditioning for new members. See </span></font></b></strong><a
href="http://www.irishyouthchoir.ie/news"><b><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";font-weight:bold'>www.irishyouthchoir.ie/news</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>Auditions: Dublin: Thursday 13th May
5pm, Cork: Saturday 15th May 10am, Limerick: Wednesday 19th May 4.30pm</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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