Psalm Day

RSCM Ireland, in association with the National Centre for Liturgy, will host a Psalm Day in Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth, on Saturday 11th February 2012. The day will involve papers and discussions on the nature of psalmody, the history of the psalms we sing as well as highlighting the challenges facing musicians in dealing with psalms.

There will be practical discussion on the various types of psalm setting which we use and help for participants to come to a greater understanding of the wealth and beauty of the texts, and the settings which aim to bring them to life. The day will conclude with an ecumenical service of evening prayer.

10.00 a.m.: Coffee and Registration
10.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.: Session 1: Psalms - History and Context

• Fr Michael Mullins: "The Psalms: God's People at Prayer
• Dr UrsulaO'Donovan: The role of the psalms in the Reformation Church
• Fr Senan Furlong OSB: Psallite Sapienter: Psalmody and Monastic Life

1.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m.: Lunch

2.00 p.m. 3.30 p.m.: Session 2: Psalms - Repertoire and Practice

• A presentation by Fr Paul Kenny and the Revd Peter Thompson on aspects of psalm singing

4.00 p.m.: Rehearsal
4.30 p.m.: An Ecumenical Celebration of Evening Prayer

To book a place, please complete the attached booking form The cost including lunch is €25.00.