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2025 Irish Choir Resources

Hello Irish Choir! We are officially a week and a half away from our performance! I wanted to give you guys some practice tracks so that way you can work on your specific sections for Irish Choir (I will also have your parts listed below).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hsY3ty0ZBCFCe-OTLZ2Kdjd--4H1aqLm/view?usp=sharing (Beautiful Day Backing Track) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvSFeCD1NQA (Beautiful Day Practice Track)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zXn7Kf8naRpa1I1PBpzrYsUr27Ruftl7/view?usp=sharing (Téir abhaile 'riú Backing Track) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4TIQXCmPQ (Practice Track) - You can slow this down on youtube to .80 or .85 to make it more accurate

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j0AqUi9eB2bD4eVzqNFj_NtCBN-g-jiN/view?usp=sharing (Dúlamán Backing Track)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLJmyUkJquU (Dúlamán Practice Track) - You can slow this down on youtube to .80 or .85 to make it more accurate

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nQkUW6WBVacHMoahSQYzowd-T9O1fXMl/view?usp=sharing (Dreams Backing Track) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NNxCbXfaY (Dreams Practice 'Pt. 1') https://youtu.be/quz5MC0f7o4?feature=shared (Dreams Practice Pt. 2)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tsHlk_w1wmddxc09hNBoBfkUzeo9H-xa/view?usp=sharing (Pride (In The Name Of Love) Backing Track)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J3CsnS8FD-NihkID_gVaPtGk7EaebORv/view?usp=sharing
(Shamrock Beat Backing Track) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrxzG0we9t4&t=68s (Shamrock Beat Practice Video)

Hello, students!

With choir rehearsals starting this weekend, we wanted to provide you with an FAQ containing all the essential details. Please note that we are still awaiting additional information from the St. Pat’s Festival committee.

St Pat's in Five Points will enforce a clear bag policy - please look at their festival FAQ here: stpatscolumbia.com/faq

Performance Date
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at St. Pat’s in Five Points. We will share the exact performance time as soon as we have it. The performance will take place between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

What is the Irish Choir?
The Irish Choir is a group of Academy students, approximately ages 10 and up, coming together to perform songs at the St. Pat’s Festival.

What type of songs will we perform?
Fun, family-friendly songs with some Irish-themed selections.

What is the cost?
There is no cost to participate. Performers do not need a ticket to enter the festival.

What should we wear?
The Academy will provide T-shirts for performers. The sign-up form includes a section to select your shirt size.

Can parents purchase extra shirts?
Yes, additional shirts are available for $15 each.

Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will be held on:
Fridays (starting January 31, 2025) 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Columbia Arts Academy (3630 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205)

Saturdays (starting February 1, 2025) 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at Irmo Music Academy (1061 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063)

Upcoming Rehearsal Dates
Friday, February 7, 2025 – 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CAA)
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (IMA)
Friday, February 14, 2025 – 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CAA)
Saturday, February 15, 2025 – 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (IMA)

Students can pick and choose which rehearsals to attend, but please note that as we get closer to the event we will have a firm date on the required rehearsals. Much will be dependent on the number of students that sign up for the choir overall, etc.

Students should also practice choir songs at home and during their lessons with their instructor. Please see choir resources at the bottom of this page.

The Academy will be providing t shirts for the performers, and many families have expressed interest in purchasing extra shirts for friend and family members.

Please use the link below to purchase shirts for friends, family, etc: