Syllabus

Sacred Music: Post-primary Schools Choirs

Syllabus ID: 1.17

Competition: Cup, presented by J. C. Fallon Ltd. Competitors under 19 years. Minimum 16, maximum 60 voices.

1st Prize: Cup and certificate to conductor

Test Pieces 2025

(a) Own Choice (Accompanied or unaccompanied) Limited to settings of a sacred text. May include Gregorian Chant

(b) Rutter: A Gaelic Blessing (RSCM Anthems RA501) SSA/SATB

NB: Please ensure that all own choice pieces are submitted at time of entry, as no change of repertoire will be allowed after competition entry deadline.

View page 1 of the test piece below for reference

• 1.17_P.1_A_Gaelic_Blessing.pdf

The winner of this competition is eligible to compete for the Folens Publishers' Choir of the Year. See competition 1.01 for changes to this award from 2024.

Date: 31 March 2025

Time: 10.00am

Venue: RDS St. Mary's Church Hall

Adjudicator: Deirdre Moynihan