Non-profit music organisation the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) brings the joy to Geelong next month with a pop-up choir event at Wesley Uniting Church.
Renowned composer, organist and St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral music director Dr Philip Matthias will lead the day’s music making, which begins at 1pm on Saturday, November 2.
Participants will receive expert tutelage from Dr Matthias as they explore English composer and RSCM patron Margaret Rizza’s Officium Divinum.
Accompanied by RSCM Victoria branch chair Daniel Brace, the choir will also be joined by local instrumentalists on cello, flute and violin.
Dr Matthias said the pop-up event would leave people “wanting more”.
“Explore some of the ancient prayers and texts collected in Margaret Rizza’s beautiful settings of the Officium Divinum, or Divine Office,” he said.
“The music is rewarding and it’s always refreshing and reinvigorating to sing with new people.”
Victorian branch chair Daniel Brace, who will accompany the choir on organ, said the RSCM was excited about performing in Geelong.
“If you’re a singer, then this is a great opportunity to sing with people from other churches and groups in Geelong for a half day of intense learning with one of Australia’s best choir masters,” he said.
“Margaret’s music is melodic, spiritual, heartfelt and heartwarming. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon.”
The event will conclude with a presentation of the prepared works at 4.30pm, which is open to the public.
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