Claddagh Chamber Choir

About Claddagh Chamber Choir

Who we are

Founded in 2019 by Stephen Carroll, Claddagh Chamber Choir (formerly Galway City Chamber Choir) has quickly risen to prominence in Ireland’s choral scene. Our choir is a vibrant community of singers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a shared passion for choral music. We are committed to excellence, pushing boundaries, and creating a space where creativity thrives. Whether performing on national television, touring internationally, or presenting sold-out concerts, our mission is to touch lives through the power of music.

Our Journey

In just five years, Claddagh Chamber Choir has transformed from a small local group to a key player on the national stage. With performances across Ireland, Portugal, France, Monaco, Spain, the United States, and Japan, we have become known for our ambitious programming and high-quality performances. As we move into our 2024-25 season, we look forward to continuing this journey with renewed energy and vision.

Auditions

National Choral Visionaries

📍 Galway, 2022. On set of the TV show "Nollaig Cois Coiribe"

Calling all Passionate Choral Creatives: Turn Your Musical Ideas into Reality

Are you tired of teaching for hours on end and dreaming of creating your own large-scale projects?

Do you have an idea that you’re eager to execute?

Or perhaps you're an artist seeking the space and freedom to work on your own terms but struggle with getting your ideas funded?

Join Our Free Mentorship Program: We understand the challenges of turning artistic visions into reality. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer the National Choral Visionary program—completely FREE of charge. This program is designed to support you in developing your projects and achieving your goals. Through personalised mentorship from Stephen Carroll, you'll receive the tools, guidance, and support necessary to transform your creative concepts into successful ventures.

Develop Your Projects: Whether you’re planning an international choral tour/project, producing a recording, creating a multimedia project or trying to get more corporate work, the National Choral Visionary program is your gateway to success. Under the guidance of Stephen Carroll—whose decade-long track record includes leading major events for Microsoft in Monaco, MGM in Las Vegas, co-producing and acting as principal conductor in a national TV show, and achieving numerous sold-out performances—you’ll gain the expertise needed to bring your ambitious projects to life.

Awarded a Place: If successful, you’ll become a National Choral Visionary and also become a member of the Claddagh Chamber Choir (CCC). This prestigious position includes not only access to invaluable mentorship but also participation in our vibrant community. You will engage in monthly residencies in Galway, where you’ll experience fireside chats with industry experts and receive ongoing 1-on-1 guidance. This is your opportunity to dream big, refine your skills, and make a significant impact in the field of choral music in Ireland.

Mentorship & Growth: As a National Choral Visionary, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive support system designed to help you achieve your goals. We’ll assist you in securing funding for your projects, creating systems for large-scale choral concerts, and connecting with top industry contractors. With access to templates, blueprints, and tailored advice, you’ll elevate your work to the highest level. Our program fosters a collaborative environment where you and your peers support each other, grow together, and accomplish extraordinary results.

Ready to turn your musical ideas into reality? Apply now to become a National Choral Visionary and take the first step toward making your dreams come true.

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Assistant Conductor Role 2024-25!

Chloe Collins and Lorna Salmon in Los Angeles at the ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) Conference, March 2024.

Claddagh Chamber Choir offers an exciting Assistant Conducting role that provides members with the opportunity to develop their conducting skills under the mentorship of our director. This role is ideal for those passionate about choral conducting and looking to grow in a supportive environment. In the past, our members have had the chance to attend the ACDA conference in Los Angeles, with expenses covered, and have received one-on-one mentorship from visiting experts from around the world. This role is a unique chance to gain valuable experience and insights into the art of choral conducting. For more information or to express interest, please email us directly info@claddaghchamberchoir.com

Composer In Residence 2024-25!

📍 Galway, September 2023 — Culture Night 2023: A night featuring many world premieres of Irish choral music.

We are thrilled to introduce our Composer in Residence program, designed to provide emerging composers with a prestigious platform to have their music performed and showcased both in Ireland and internationally. This program offers a unique opportunity for composers to experience their work being brought to life through live performances, large events, and potential broadcasts

What We Offer:

Performance Opportunities: Your compositions will be programmed and performed at concerts, large events, and potentially broadcasted in Ireland and abroad.
Collaborative Experience: Engage directly with our choir and director, receiving feedback and witnessing your music evolve through rehearsal and performance.
Professional Exposure: Enhance your visibility and gain valuable professional experience with your work featured in diverse and high-profile settings.
Composition / arranging work for Claddagh Choral clients: Each season Claddagh commissions composers & arrangers for specific projects. Our Composer in Residence will have first refusal of these paid commissions.

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Stephen Carroll

Introduction

Stephen Carroll is a choral conductor, social entrepreneur and curator. He is the founder of Claddagh Chamber Choir. He is currently living between NYC and Galway. He is undertaking an MA in Choral Conducting at California State University, Los Angeles and holds a Music Degree (BMus) from Maynooth University. He specialises in community, wellbeing and leadership through choral singing. He has extensive experience working with broadcasting; he co-produced Nollaig Cois Coiribe, an hour long TV Show for Irish National TV channel (TG4). He has also worked on the History Channel’s hit series “Vikings” and performed many times on Irish national TV. He has directed other groups in productions for TV and viral videos on YouTube with over a million streams.

Over the last few years he has delivered workshop and

performances throughout Europe, the US and Asia. Stephen’s company is a supplier of music for Microsoft and has curated projects for them Globally. He also has a history of vocal workshops at corporate events. He led workshops around the world from Monaco to the MGM in Las Vegas. Stephen has also delivered several workshops in Asia in places such as Japan and Indonesia both on inclusive singing and Irish music.

Stephen has worked on musical and cultural projects. One of note is the Wild Atlantic Choral Festival where he will bring 100s of choral singers into Ireland each Summer. He has organisations and bodies such as Mountjoy Prison, the US Embassy Dublin, SOLAS, Google, ETB Ireland, Food Safety Authority and HubSpot. In 2023-24 he was the representative Northern & Western Europe for the International Federation of Choral Music for in 2023-24.

Ireland To The World 🌍