Education & Outreach Programme

SUMMER EXHIBITIONS 2010

'Art on the Railings'

CATHEDRAL SQUARE

11am to 4pm

Saturday 1st May

Saturday 5th June

Saturday 3rd July

Saturday 31st July

Saturday 4th September

Free open-air exhibitions on the railings on Cathedral Square. ‘People’s art’ exhibitions are very popular in many European cities and can be seen regularly in Dublin on Merrion Square and St. Stephen’s Green. There will be a wide variety of original artwork on display outside the cathedral, from traditional to contemporary styles, in a unique and historic setting.

MY BIG DAY

Friday 20th August to Saturday 18th September 2010

FREE ADMISSION

First Communion and Confirmation Photographs from the

 Annie Brophy Photography Collection

The exhibition will consist of a selection of First Communion & Confirmation photographs from the 1920s to the 1970s from Annie Brophy life’s work.  This will be the 10th exhibition from the Annie Brophy Photographic Collection owned by Waterford City Council.  Where possible, the children in the photographs will be fully identified.
The subjects will not be limited to Waterford City and County as Miss Brophy’s clients came from all over the South-East and further afield. The exhibition will include a few surprises, so do come along to see these faces from the past on one of their most important-and happy-days. You’d never know who you might recognise!

This exhibition has been grant aided by the Heritage Council and will run during National Heritage Week, which is co-ordinated in Ireland by The Heritage Council with support from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. National Heritage Week is part of European Heritage Days, which is celebrated in over 40 countries across Europe.

SUMMER EXHIBITIONS 2009

A YEAR IN THE NIGHT OF WATERFORD

An exhibition of photographs by T.V. Honan

June 25th - July 30th 2009

(open daily except Sundays)

Admission Free

 Peter McKenzie-Brown
Senior-Captain
Coast Guard Helicopter
8.57 p.m.

“In really bad weather the decision to fly is about asking; ’Can we save a life?’ As a crew we weigh-up the situation; size of vessel, visibility on a mountain, lots of factors. If someone says they are uneasy, chances are someone else is thinking the same thing. In the end I make the call.”    

‘A Year in the Night of Waterford’ consists of 52 photographs taken by T.V. Honan, which capture and celebrate people working at night in a variety of roles.
The exhibition is free and will be open daily until July 30th, excluding Sundays.
Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

MORE WEDDING BELLS

Presented by Waterford City Archives

August 20th -  26th September 2009

(open daily except Sundays)

Admission Free

 
OCTOBER 2008
Nóirín Ní Riain will hold a ‘singers and listeners’ workshop at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday 30th October from 7.30 to 9.30pm. This is a workshop for everyone; singer and listener alike. It is for anyone drawn to sound in order to transform and surprise the inner ear of the heart. Discover how the human self can be transfigured through a theology of listening and sound. There will be a nominal charge of €10 per person and places are limited. To registeror phone 051 858 958

If your school would like to be involved in Christ Church Cathedral's outreach programme please contact the Cathedral Arts Manager at 051 858 958.

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Workshop at the Cathedral

Christ Church also partners with Waterford Healing Arts Trust, Waterford Regional Hospital, to bring music to those who cannot access concerts at the cathedral.

St Fin Barre's Choir at Waterford Regional Hospital

MAY 2006

In May 2006 the 40 strong choral group, Quintessential Vocal Ensemble, hosted a workshop at the cathedral for 150  schoolchildren from Waterford's primary school choirs.  This was made possible by the Ireland Newfoundland Partnership.

NOVEMBER 2005

Kiernan Quartet
The Helsinki based Kiernan Quartet played a school's concert for Waterford city schools bringing classical music and instruments to children in a classroom setting.

ORGAN FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 2005

Primary School Workshops
Children from Waterford primary schools visited the cathedral for a tour and workshop on the organ. 
'It was a fantastic  experience.  The children were amazed and interested in the history of the church.  Of course the organ was a big hit with the young and not so young...a very worthwhile workshop!' Helper, Gaelscoil na nDeise.


Music Composition Workshops
Under the guidance of organist Cecelia Keogh young composers from De la Salle and St. Paul's colleges wrote pieces of music for organ that were premiered at the Organ Festival on Saturday 5th November.
'I really enjoyed it all and learned lots about the organ... I realised I can compose!' Student, De la Salle College.
 

Organ Masterclasses
Belgian organist Johan Hermans conducted masterclasses with organ students from around the country as part of this year's organ festival.
'It's great to get other opinions, play other organs and listen to renowned organists playing.' Antionetter Baker, Organist St. Peter's Bandon, masterclass attendee.

MAY 2005

Tall Ships 'Singing Day'
200 children from around the city came to the Cathedral for a choral workshop on a nautical theme, facilitated by the Association of Irish Choirs and conducted by John O'Brien.  Some teachers' feedback comments:

'Great to be part of a big group, doing different things and learning new techniques.  Conductor was excellent'.

'Great experience singing with other groups.  Conductor excellent.  The choral aspect was wonderful - two parts a new experience for many, an absolutely wonderful day'.

'It was a great opportunity to work with a composer and conductor'.

 APRIL 2005

Lyric FM Radio Workshops
Lyric FM provided radio production workshops to transition year students in ten schools across the city and county, allowing pupils the opportunity to create classical music programmes.