David O’Shea talks to concert organist and TU Dublin Conservatoire organ lecturer Simon Harden about his musical education, and his experience studying and working in Germany. Read More about “Simon Harden Interview”…
Kevin O’Sullivan of Kilternan and the Lockdown Collaboration Choir with Big Red Box Media Ltd. have produced a full online performance of The Crucifixion. Read More about “The Crucifixion by John Stainer”…
Church Music Dublin presents an interview with well-known Dublin-based organist and conductor John Dexter. In this interview David O’Shea speaks to John about his early experience as a cathedral chorister, his thoughts on musical standards, and the challenges that face parish church musicians. Read More about “John Dexter Interview”…
These guidelines are a good starting point for those who are becoming familiar with copyright law. We are confident that they will help parishes that wish to comply with their legal and moral obligations. Read More about “Copyright Matters”…
Many churches are providing online services while churches are closed.. We’ve provided links to a few websites where you can participate in online worship. Read More about “Online Worship”…
Quick and easy access to next Sunday’s psalm! The psalms Sunday by Sunday coupled with well-known Anglican chants, simple to print out. Also, some Canticles. Read More about “Psalms Online”…
Tom Maxwell and his team have provided a recording of St Patrick’s Breastplate that you can use in your St Patrick’s Day services. Read More about “St Patrick’s Breastplate”…
Tom Maxwell is the musical director of the hugely successful Christmas Carol Collaboration. In this interview he talks about how the project came together. Read More about “Tom Maxwell Interview”…
View our list of vacancies for church musicians. Read More about “Vacancies (3)”…
All you need to know about the ACCM — Church Music Dublin’s three-year course (with an optional introductory Foundation Course) leading to the Archbishop of Dublin’s Certificate in Church Music. Closing date for the 2020-21 academic is 19 July 2020. Read More about “Archbishop’s Certificate”…
In 1985 the Joint Committee for Church Music in Ireland (1976–1990) published ’75 Well-known Hymn Tunes, arranged simply and set in lower keys’. Some are available here and more will follow. Please let us know if there is a tune that you would like included. Read More about “Simple Accompaniments”…
A list of organists available for deputy work in the Dublin area. You may apply to have your name included. Read More about “Deputy Organists”…
First issued in 1996, these recommendations are guidelines, not directives. The scales are revised from time to time in line with remuneration in other sectors. Read More about “Remuneration”…
These guidelines, approved by the diocesan councils, are a resource for clergy, Select Vestries, organists, and others responsible for the care of pipe organs. Church Music Dublin can provide further advice. Read More about “Care of pipe organs”…
This list of books is useful for students of the ACCM course and will be of interest to all church musicians. Read More about “Reading List”…
Advice and tips re choosing hymns for services. Read More about “Choosing Music”…
SOUNDBOARD magazine, published by Church Music Dublin, went through 37 issues from 2001 to 2017. All issues are available here. Read More about “Soundboard e-zine”…
This Christmas concert from St Stephen’s Church, Dublin was recorded in aid of the 2020 Black Santa Appeal. Read More about “St Stephen’s Christmas Concert 2020”…
The carols and anthems created during the Christmas Carol Collaboration in the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough are now available for use in all churches. Download them here, or play them directly from the web page. Read More about “Carols for Christmas 2020”…
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