Living Worship looks at aspects of church music in a wider context than simply playing the organ or singing in a choir. Now in its 7th year, Living Worship has something to offer to everyone – musicians, clergy, other worship leaders, etc. – anyone who has an interest or involvement in music of worship.
The subjects dealt with next month are as varied as ever.
On 14 January, the Very Revd Tom Gordon (Leighlin Cathedral) will explore the fundamental question, ‘Why do Christians worship?’, using an interactive approach, interspersed with appropriate music examples.
On 21 January, John Harper, will consider some of the directions in which he sees church music in the local church moving. John is Research Professor & Director of the International Centre for Sacred Music Studies, Bangor University. He is a former Director-General of the RSCM and has vast experience of church music, world-wide.
Canon Gerald Field, Secretary of the Liturgical Advisory Committee, will tell us on 28 January about the ongoing work of this key Church of Ireland body and how its output increasingly impacts on music and the arts in general.
At the final session, on 4 February, the versatile musician, Jonathan Rea, Artistic Director of New Irish Arts, Belfast will lead a discussion on the role of the music group leader, with a sideways look at church politics.
These sessions are informative, stimulating and always enjoyable. Each speaker illustrates their subject by getting the whole group singing. And the 30 minute break for refreshments provides an opportunity for useful social engagement.
Course Fee: €90. To book, call David on 087 668 3998 or email info@churchmusicdublin.org
Saturday mornings 10 am to 12.30 pm – 14, 21 and 28 January, 4 February 2012
Mageough Hall, Cowper Road, Rathmines beside the Cowper tram stop