HOUSE CONCERT – MAR. 9, 2024
ANAM Gaelic Chorus House Concert
Traditional Irish Gaelic songs
Reservations
(541) 482-9757 /
Admission is free, but donations made out to MUSICA MATRIX are gratefully welcome.
The ANAM Gaelic Choir was founded in December of 2022 by Pat O’Scannell, director of MUSICA MATRIX. The nine member vocal ensemble presents songs in Irish Gaelic learned by ear from director O’Scannell who has sung for over 30 years in the Irish language, and is known for her ballad singing and whistle playing.
The group will sing a variety of traditional Gaelic songs in what is referred to as ‘sean nos’ style, which, simply stated, means traditional. The songs are sung unaccompanied, or to a drone. Other instruments such as the shruti box, whistle, guitar and bodhran will be included.
The songs speak of rural Irish origins with herding songs, spinning songs, shearing songs, love songs and songs mourning the passing of life. The single line melodies are lyrical and poignant, with rich nuance of ornamentation and the subtle bending of tone and inflection giving it its identifiable sound.
Come join us for an hour-long concert of songs with the ANAM choir, dotted by solo Gaelic songs by Pat O’Scannell.
Admission is free, but donations made out to MUSICA MATRIX are gratefully welcome.
Reservations
(541) 482-9757 /
Concert address will be given upon placement of reservation
Musica Matrix: “Bringing History to Life Through Music!”
Anam Gaelic Chorus: Brook Taylor, Janet Turk, Pat O’Scannell, Jim Finnegan & Kayla Blanchflower
photos by Cornelius Matteo