Christmas 2020
Dolce wish all our singers and friends a Happy Christmas and we hope 2021 brings new hope so that we can resume normal choir activities and rehearsals.
Singing in the Woods
During these difficult times Dolce can’t hold indoor rehearsals but has managed to keep the choir active using Zoom for learning new music and then singing outdoors in secluded woods. Only 15 people may gather and physical distancing is observed in time restricted singing. Our musical director, Deirdre, says : The positives which I didn’t…
Dolce15th Birthday
On April 23rd 2020 Dolce celebrated its 15th birthday. In the most unusual of circumstances the celebration was held using video conferencing. This did not diminish from the joy of the celebration. Deirdre (MD) led the choir in a rendition of Happy Birthday and the choir toasted our success over the years. Bob (Chairperson) complemented…
Presentation to Aware
The Dolce Christmas concert raised a total of €1175 for the charity Aware. We thank everyone who supported the concert and Bob Laird, chairperson of Dolce, presented the cheque to Drew Flood of Aware. You can find more information about the work of Aware from their website www.aware.ie
Fingal International Festival of Voices
Dolce will be performing in the Fingal International Festival of Voices on Saturday 14th March 2020. Dolce will perform two pieces in the sacred music competition. The festival will take place in Balbriggan over three days. Details are available from the festival website – https://www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com/festival-timetable
Competitions in 2020
Dolce will perform in the following competitions in 2020: Sunday 1st March: Clontarf Choral Festival Saturday 14th March: Fingal Choral Festival, Balbriggan May Bank Holiday weekend: Cork Choral Festival