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‘Capella’, the senior chamber choir from The Wallace High School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim gave an outstanding performance at St Mary’s Collegiate Church on Wednesday (June 30th 2010). The repertoire included works by Vivaldi, Stanford, Weelkes, Britten and McGlynn. The choir has 30 members, and includes students from ages 14 to 18.
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The senior chamber choir 'Capella' from The Wallace High School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim pictured after their magnificent performance outside St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal. Pic: www.youghalonline.com
Capella has performed far and wide, from concert tours of Belgium, Paris (Notre Dame, La Madelaine) to the Czech Republic. There were in Boston and New York last June, where they sang at Old North Church, Boston, MA, St Mary the Virgin, Times’ Square, NY, St John Devine Metropolitan Cathedral, NY and also Central station.
'Capella' performing live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal. Pic: www.youghalonline.com
The choristers meet 5 mornings a week before school, one day after school and a couple of evenings per half term in order to deal with the extensive repertoire.
The senior chamber choir 'Capella' from The Wallace High School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim pictured after their magnificent performance outside St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal. Pic: www.youghalonline.com
Capella is directed by Mr David Falconer, Head of Music and is accompanied by Mr Theo Saunders, Organist and Master of the Choristers at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.
All proceeds from the night went towards the church.
