Renowned liturgical composer, Marty Haugen comes to Galway for a once-off music workshop for parish choirs and musicians on Friday 6 February, The workshop, which will be followed by a public prayer service, will be held in St Patrick's Church, Forster Street, on Friday from 7pm to 8.30pm. Afterwards, between 9-10pm, the general public will be welcome to come along and attend the 'Prayer Service for Justice and Peace' during which some of the music learned during the earlier workshop will be recited, with the accompaniment of a band.
Organised by Fr Frankie Lee and Dee Newell of local singing and performance group, 'Gather Music Project', the workshop gives the Project a chance to welcome Haugen (who penned the music for all Gather Music productions over the past few years) to Galway for the first time.
According to Fr Lee the workshop will "give parish choirs and musicians the opportunity, not only to acquire new music but also enable much needed contact and support."
Entry to the prayer service will be free of charge, but the cost of the workshop will be €20 per person, which will cover a score for each participant and refreshments.
For more details contact Dee on 087 - 2050577 or Fr. Frankie on 086 - 8308865
