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Our fourth Senior Finalist competing in the Senior Final at 7pm on Saturday 8th March is Peter Thomas O’Reilly. Peter Thomas O’Reilly is a high lyric Irish tenor, praised for his charismatic stage presence and vocal versatility. He holds an MA in Music Performance and a Bachelor

Our 5th and final Senior Finalist for the 2025 Charles Wood International Song Competition is Ellie Donald. Scottish soprano Ellie Donald studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with Linda Ormiston and Wilma MacDougall. Her interest in music’s role in our development and

The Senior Final begins at 7:00pm, showcasing the exceptional talents of Ash Howard, Ellie Donald, Peter O’Reilly, Madeline Perring, and Jacq Herbots. Representing prestigious institutions such as the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, and Royal Academy of

We are really looking forward to welcoming our Song Competition Finalists to Armagh this weekend. Do come along to St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral on Saturday 8th March for what is sure to be an absolute treat. The Junior Class is at 2.30pm, and the Senior Class is at

Just one more sleep until the 2025 Charles Wood International Song Competition. The Junior Class is at 2.30pmand the Senior Class is at 7pm. Admission is £5 with tickets available at the door or through charleswoodsummerschool.org/song-comp. It promises to be a superb afternoon of

Counting down to the Junior Final of the Charles Wood Song Competition at 2.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh. Best of luck to our finalists Katharina Bierweiler, Sam Britner, Lewis Menzies, and Cassia Moore. It promises to be a superb afternoon of

It was a fantastic Junior Class final this afternoon with incredibly talented young singers. First prize goes to Katharina Beirweiler, second prize and the Charles Wood Song Prize for best performance of a Charles Wood song goes to Sam Britner.

Another brilliant session of music awaits us this evening with our Senior Finalists: Ash Howard, Ellie Donald, Peter O’Reilly, Madeleine Perring, and Jacq Herbots. Do come along at 7pm to St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and share in the drama and excitement. Admission is

That’s a wrap for the 7th Charles Wood International Song Competition. The winner of the Senior Final is Madeleine Perring. The runner-up was Ellie Donald and winner of the Dame Felicity-Lott Song Prize and the Irish Prize was awarded to Peter Thomas O'Reilly. It has been a

Join the Charles Wood Singers for the 2025 Charles Wood Festival, taking place during the 10th-17th August 2025 in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Applications are still open! To apply and for more details, visit our website: charleswoodsummerschool.org/charles-wood-s…

One Week Left to Apply! If you’re thinking about joining the Charles Wood Singers this summer, now’s the time – applications close in just one week! Whether you're a returning member or new to the family, we can't wait to welcome you to a week of exceptional music-making, fun,

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Charles Wood Girls’ Choir 2025, running from Saturday 9th to Friday 15th August in the stunning city of Armagh. Festival Highlights Include: 🎵 Intensive training with Christopher Gray (St John’s College, Cambridge) 🌟 Coaching from top

Calling all pianists! We’re on the lookout for a talented Piano Intern to join the Charles Wood Festival of Music & Summer School from 12th–16th August 2025 in Armagh! This is an incredible opportunity to: Work alongside world-renowned vocal coach Paul Farrington, Accompany

Exciting News for Composers! 🎶 The Charles Wood Festival is thrilled to announce the return of our Composition Competition, designed to inspire composers of all ages! This year, to celebrate John Rutter's 80th Birthday, he has invited entrants to compose a brand new choral

LAST CALL! Don't miss out on your chance to apply for the Charles Wood Singers or Charles Wood Girls' Choir! Whether you’re looking to push your singing to the next level or just love being part of an amazing choir, this is your chance to learn so much and make memories that

Do you think you could set these words to music? To celebrate John Rutter KBE’s 80th birthday, the 2025 Charles Wood Festival is inviting composers to create a choral setting of Psalm 46: 1–5, 10 – a powerful and moving text selected by the maestro himself. This is your chance

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and long-serving board member, Rodney Spence. Rodney was part of the Charles Wood Festival family for many years and his contribution has been felt in so many ways. Whether through his superb piano

Launch of the 32nd Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School We were delighted to officially launch the 2025 Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School last night in the stunning surroundings of the Archbishop’s Palace in Armagh. We were joined by our sponsors,

Composer Competition Deadline Approaching! Calling all composers! There’s still time to enter the Charles Wood Festival Composer Competition — but don’t leave it too late. Entries close at the end of June! This is a fantastic opportunity for composers of all ages to have their