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Spiritfest 2008 – A Festival of Sacred Choral Music
Spiritfest is quickly becoming an institution amongst church musicians of Southern Queensland. Church choirs, individual choristers, cantors, choir directors, church instrumentalists, organists, liturgical ministers, clergy, and interested members of the congregation join together in a large choral ensemble to produce a stunning polyphony of praise to God.
By participating in Spiritfest you will:
- Enjoy the fellowship of other likeminded church musicians
- Receive music and rehearsal resources worth far more than you paid for the entry fee
- Motivate your choir (whether it numbers 2, 22 or 200) as no other event can
- Be inspired by a charismatic international conductor, brought to Brisbane especially for this event
- Thrill to accompaniments from the St. Stephen’s Cathedral Organ and RSCM Brass Ensemble
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| When: |
Sunday June 22, 4.30 – 5.45 pm
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| Where: |
Brisbane - St. Stephen’s Cathedral |
| Cost: |
“Massed” choir members, $20 per chorister if you or your church are RSCM members, otherwise $30
“RSCM Singers” members, $50 per chorister if you or your church are RSCM members, otherwise $60
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| Who: |
Choristers, choir conductors, cantors, organists, instrumentalists, clergy, and other interested people from all churches.
Spiritfest will feature two choral streams, ‘Massed’ and ‘Chamber’ (The RSCM Singers). |
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DO SOMETHING LOVELY FOR GOD, AND ENRICHING FOR YOURSELF
Spiritfest basic details
When & Where |
Sunday June 22, 4.30 pm – 5.45 pm
St. Stephen’s Cathedral,
249 Elizabeth Street |
Who can sing |
Choristers, choir conductors, cantors, organists, instrumentalists, clergy, and other interested people from all churches.
Spiritfest will feature two choral streams, ‘Massed’ and ‘Chamber’ (The RSCM Singers). |
Conductor |
Tony Funk from British Columbia, Canada |
Accompanist |
Dr. Robert Boughen |
Massed Choir |
A choir of several hundred voices will sing 7 anthems or motets as part of the festival. These range from the very simple which you could sing in the smallest parish church with the smallest of choirs, to one or two which are deliberately more difficult, enabling you to experience the thrill of a full choir at full throttle! |
Rehearsals for Massed Choir |
- Most choirs will rehearse the music in their own rehearsals
- RSCM will organize several optional rehearsals in Brisbane suburban churches in the month beforehand
- Wednesday, 18 June, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (first rehearsal with Tony Funk)
- Sunday, 22 June, 1.30 – 4.00 pm
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RSCM Singers |
- A smaller “chamber choir” consisting of 30 or so voices.
- Members need to apply for this ensemble and may be asked to audition.
- The RSCM Singers will sing some more difficult and unusual repertoire.
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Rehearsal for RSCM Singers |
- Tuesday, 17 June, 7.30 – 9.30 pm
- Thursday, 19 June, 7.30 – 9.30 pm
- Friday, 20 June, 7.30 – 9.30 pm
- All rehearsals at St. Stephen’s Cathedral
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Cost |
- “Massed” choir members, $20 per chorister if you or your church are RSCM members, otherwise $30
- “RSCM Singers” members, $50 per chorister if you or your church are RSCM members, otherwise $60
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Registration |
Whilst there is no deadline for registration, it is strongly suggested that choirs register by Monday 19 May in order to be adequately prepared. While choristers may register individually, RSCM encourages choirs to register as a group. [click here to download the Registration Form] |
Further Information |
Enquiries Ralph Morton 3336 9104 or qld@rscmaustralia.org.au
Or visit the Qld RSCM website:
http://www.rscm.com.au/ |
For more information download to order foms
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