A Choir for the Community in and around
Barryroe, Courtmacsherry, Timoleague, Clonakilty
Barryroe, Courtmacsherry, Timoleague, Clonakilty
A Choir for the Community in and around Barryroe, Courtmacsherry, Timoleague, Clonakilty
The preserved manuscript of this song was copied around 1261. Although the composer is not known it was possibly written by W. de Wycombe (William of Winchcombe) or perhaps a monk at Reading Abbey. It is the oldest known music featuring six-part harmony.
The musical form is a Rota (latin: "Wheel") a type of Round. If you look carefully at the manuscript you will see a red cross indicating when the next voice (starting at the beginning) should enter.
Sumer is icumen in (first two lines)
It would greatly enhance the choir to redress the balance and recruit more male singers.
So if you are male please be encouraged to come along, have some fun and give it a lash! (as they say around these parts)
And if you are female - you are still most welcome - especially if you bring a male friend!
If you would like to come for the first time to receive your instructions...
Calling all Men!Location of Butlerstown Community Centre
It is free to take part, there is no audition and no previous choir experience is necessary.
You are welcome whether you are an experienced musician or a complete beginner whatever your age*.
All ages and abilities are welcome
* Under 18s must be accompanied by a designated parent or guardian at all times
Canto (Latin, Italian) "To Sing" or "Song"
Canto Community Choir is founded by Denis O'Regan
Just register and you should receive all you need in an email (as it is automated you might check your junk mail folder and add the email to your trusted 'whitelist')