Awarded a Distinction in ABRSM Grade 8 Practical Singing Examination – July 2014
Dan is thrilled to have been awarded a Distinction (90%) in the Grade 8 Practical Singing Examination which he completed in June of 2014! The Examination was run by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), which is a highly regarded achievement throughout the world! Dan is very indebted to his Vocal Teacher, Mr. Robert Beare and Music Theory Teacher, Mr. George Dunne for their fantastic work in bringing Dan to this level. Dan’s accompanist on the day of the Examination was the very talented Eoin Scanlon, a Masters...
read more‘Summer Serenade’ evening of music, Fota House, Cork – Friday 11th July 2014, 8pm
Dan is really looking forward to performing in the enchanting Fota House in Cork at an evening of beautiful music entitled ‘Summer Serenade’. The evening is being hosted by the wonderful Betty Moloney from Midleton. The concert will also feature wonderful artists such as Eimear Collins (Soprano), Deborah Desmond (Mezz0-Soprano), a String Trio comprising of Laurie Power, Orlaith Tyrrell and Anna Forde and also ‘The Arianne Singers’ conducted by Anne Anderson. See more information on this event in the attached...
read more‘Songs of Summer’ Concert, St. John the Baptist Church, Kinsale, Cork – Fri 6th June 2014, 8pm
Dan performed at the second of a concert series ‘Songs of Summer’ on Friday 6th June 2014 at St. John the Baptist Church in the beautiful Kinsale, Co. Cork. The concert featured a mixture of Popular Light Vocal Classics. Other artists on the night were the very talented and entertaining Mezzo-Soprano, Louise O’ Sullivan, the ladies from ‘Chorus of Opera Cork’ and the men from ‘City of Cork Male Voice Choir’ who all performed some well known classics. The Musical Director for the night was the very talented...
read morePerformed at ‘Songs of Summer’ Concert, ‘The Little Theatre’, Tracton Arts & Community Centre – Sun 25th May 2014, 8pm
Dan was delighted perform in his native Minane Bridge on Sunday 25th May 2014 at 8pm at the recently opened ‘Little Theatre’ at Tracton Arts and Community Centre. The concert was entitled ‘Songs of Summer’. It featured a great mixture of Popular Light Vocal Classics. Other artists on the night were the very talented and entertaining Mezzo-Soprano, Louise O’ Sullivan and the ladies from ‘Chorus of Opera Cork’ who performed some well known classics. The Musical Director for the night was the...
read moreRadio Interview on 96fm and C103fm with Elmarie Mawe on ‘The Arts House’ – Sun 18th May 2014
Dan did a radio interview with the lovely Elmaire Mawe on ‘The Arts House’ Programme on Corks 96fm and C103fm on Sunday morning 18th May. It was a very relaxed interview where Elmarie asked Dan about his singing career to date and spoke a bit about performances he has had over the last six months alone. Dan also advertised an upcoming concert of his entitled ‘Songs of Summer’ which took place on Sun 25th May 2014 last! A podcast of this interview will be uploaded...
read morePerformed at the Closing Concert of Feile an tSamhraidh, St. John the Baptist Church, Midleton, Cork – Sat 10th May 2014, 7pm
Dan performed at the wonderful Closing Concert of Feile an tSamhraidh, a festival of music and song held very year in the town of Midleton in East Cork. This Closing Concert was an extra special one this year as it was held in memory of a great stalwart of the festival, Áine Ní Ghabhann who passed away very suddenly in 2013. The concert was held at St. John the Baptist Church of Ireland Church in Midleton town on Saturday 10th May. Other acts performing on the night include singers such as Jamie Rock, Eimear Collins, David...
read morePerformed in Concert at St. Finbarr’s (South Parish) Church, Cork City – Friday 9th May 2014, 8pm
Dan really enjoyed performing at a fundraising concert at St. Finbarr’s Church in South Parish in the heart of Cork City on Friday 9th May 2014. The concert was held to raise funds towards the repair of the church after the recent stormy weather. Dan was delighted to be a part of this venture! Other artists performing at this concert were Amanda Neri (Mezzo-Contralto), The Cork Garda Male Voice Choir, The Wilcollane Singers and Barrack Street Band. See the below...
read moreCompeted and Performed at the 60th Cork International Choral Festival with Voci Nuove Chamber Choir and The Carrigaline Choral Group, 30th April – 4th May 2014
Dan really enjoyed competing and performing at the 60th Cork International Choral Festival at the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2014 as a member of ‘Voci Nuove Chamber Choir’ and ‘The Carrigaline Choral Group’. With ‘The Carrigaline Choral Group’ Dan competed in the National Open Competition for Mixed Choirs and the National Open Competition for Church Music. Dan was happy that this choir were placed second in the National Open Competition for Mixed Choirs! With ‘Voci Nuove Chamber Choir’ Dan...
read morePerformance with Voci Nuove Chamber Choir, Mitchelstown School of Music and Arts – Sat 19th April 2014, 2.30pm
Dan enjoyed performing once again with Voci Nuove Chamber Choir at the second concert of their new concert series ‘Cardboard Pocket Rag’ on Saturday 19th April 2014 at Mitchelstown School of Music and Arts at an Afternoon Tea Fundraiser. Joining Voci Nuove were the very talented group the ‘Mitchelstown Music Makers’ under the direction of the wonderful Serena Standley, a member of Voci Nuove. See below the poster for that...
read morePerformance with Voci Nuove Chamber Choir, Dublin Unitarian Church, St. Stephen’s Green – Sat 5th April 2014, 8pm
Dan performed as part of the renowned Voci Nuove Chamber Choir at the first of a new concert series ‘Cardboard Pocket Rag’ on Saturday 5th April at Dublin Unitarian Church, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin at 8pm. It was a wonderful concert with a very good attendance and a very polished performance from all 24 members of Voci Nuove as usual. Michael McGlynn of Anuna fame called in to the rehearsal that Voci Nuove had and worked closely with them on the two Anuna pieces that they were performing at the concert,...
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