Choral Scholars of University College Dublin

The Choral Scholars is an internationally acclaimed chamber choir of gifted student singers led by founding Artistic Director, Dr. Desmond Earley, based at University College Dublin College of Arts & Humanities. Scholars come from various academic disciplines and commit to an intensive program of choral study. Throughout each semester they receive intense vocal coaching, language instruction, and performance-practice studies. 

Since its formation in 1999, the choir has maintained strong links with its family of more than 200 alumni who often return to perform with the ensemble on the national and international concert stage. With a classical focus and an inspiration found in the music and literature of Ireland, the ensemble’s repertoire ranges from contemporary choral music to the re-imagining of Irish traditional song. The Choral Scholars are recognized for their strong national identity, artistic excellence, ambitious vision, a joyful camaraderie and a dynamic, youthful sound. 

“Be All Merry” is their third album on Signum Classics following the hit releases “Invisible Stars” (2015) and “Perpetual Twilight” (2019), featuring a collection of traditional and contemporary choral music from Ireland and Scotland, including new arrangements and compositions by some of Ireland’s most celebrated composers. 

Learn more about The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin on their website.

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