Charles Wood Festival Of Music And Summer School Armagh

A week long cross-community festival of music in worship held annually in Armagh.

Inspired by Charles Wood, composer, educator and famous son of Armagh, the Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School occurs annually in August. The week-long cross-community festival features more than thirty events centred round music in worship; concerts, recitals, workshops and seminars, as well as services, including two BBC Broadcasts. The Charles Wood Singers are formed at the beginning of the week to prepare the wide range of music performed under the direction Dr David Hill, Philip Scriven and Judith Gannon. Vocal coach Paul Farrington provides individual tuition. Young Performers’ Club concerts are also held during the year to encourage and provide a platform for up and coming young musicians to develop their skills.