The Great Heart Northern Oaks Honor Choir at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

Name: The Great Heart Northern Oaks Honor Choir at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Start: 2026-06-08T13:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-08T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

Schedule

Mon Jun 08 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Christ Church Cathedral Dublin | Dublin, DN

FREE concert! 🎶
The Great Heart Northern Oaks Honor Choir from San Antonio, Texas will perform an inspiring and varied programme of sacred, folk and classical choral music, showcasing the rich tradition of American and European repertoire. This talented ensemble, currently touring internationally, brings a vibrant and expressive sound shaped by dedication to musical excellence and a shared passion for choral artistry.
Repertoire:
Bonum Est Confiteri: Kevin Allen
Be Thou My Vision: Trad. Irish Hymn
Go Tell It on the Mountain: Christmas Spiritual
Gaelic Song of the Boatman: Nicfhionnlaigh
Bogoroditse Devo: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Shenandoah: Trad. Folk Song
Heraclitus: C. V. Stanford
Dona Nobis Pacem: Daniel Elder
Music Director: Kevin Austin
The Great Heart Northern Oaks Honor Choir was formed from the flourishing choral programme at Great Hearts Northern Oaks in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2021, the school’s first competitive choir quickly achieved success, earning top ratings at festivals and contests. Since then, the programme has expanded to include men’s and women’s choirs, all competing at a high level across Texas.
The Honor Choir represents a select ensemble drawn from these groups, created to pursue artistic excellence and to share their music on an international stage. Following a successful inaugural tour of Italy, with performances in Venice, Florence and Rome, the choir continues its journey with a second international tour, bringing a newly prepared and diverse repertoire.
Rooted in the wider mission of Great Hearts Texas, the choir seeks to cultivate both the musical and moral imagination of its members through the pursuit of Beauty. Inspired by the classical tradition, these young singers strive for a deeply expressive and unified choral sound, engaging participants through music that reflects both technical excellence and heartfelt conviction.