Cork International Choral Festival: Results and pictures from weekend of music

Highlights included Afternoons in the Atrium at Clayton Hotel, the prestigious Fleischmann International Trophy competition which was won by Brigham Young University Singers (USA), the Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra, and The Fleischmann Choir at the Opening Gala performance.

The Jury results were announced at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday for all sections of the Festival’s varied and prestigious categories.

The Closing Gala in Cork City Hall brought the curtains down on a successful festival with uplifting performances by a host of international choirs. See results below.

In pictures

Cork International Choral Festival 2024 Competition Results 

Fleischmann International Trophy Competition Prize Winners 

1st Prize: Brigham Young University Singers, USA; Conductor Andrew Crane 

2nd Prize: Mt. San Antonio College Chamber Singers, USA; Conductor Bruce Rogers 

3rd Prize: Coralia of the University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico; Conductor Carmen Acevedo-Lucío 

International Awards 

Lady Dorothy Mayer Memorial Trophy, donated by Chris Mahon 

Awarded to: Mt. San Antonio College Chamber Singers, USA; Conductor Bruce Rogers 

Schuman/Europe Trophy, in memory of Moira Pyne (1916 – 2009) 

Awarded to: MTU Glór Choral Society, Ireland; Conductor Caitríona Fitzmaurice 

Heinrich Schütz Perpetual Trophy, in memory of Hans Waldemar Rosen 

Awarded to: Coralia of the University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico; Conductor Carmen Acevedo-Lucío 

The McCurtain and McSwiney Memorial Trophy, donated by the Cork Council of Trade Unions 

Awarded to: Conductor Reeda Kreen from NUKU Choir, Estonia 

PEACE Trophy, donated by the P.E.A.C.E Movement Cork 

Awarded to: Pro Musica Soest, Germany; Conductor Christian Koops 

Ireland’s Choir of the Year and Recipient of The Victor Leeson Perpetual Trophy, donated by The Guinness Choir in memory of its founder Victor Leeson 

1st Prize: DYC Singers, Dublin; Conductor Lynsey Callaghan 

2nd Prize: Dulciana Vocal Ensemble, Dublin; Conductor Judith Lyons 

3rd Prize: UCC Singers, Cork; Conductor Ben Jacob 

IBEC Workplace Choir of the Year 

1st Place: Mount Juliet International Choir; Conductor Adrian Lubowicz 

2nd Place: City Hall Singers; Conductor Saoirse Daly 

3rd Place: Scrubs, Cork University Hospital, Cork; Conductor Patrick D’Alton 

National Competition for Lower Voice Choirs 

1st Prize: Harmony Bro, Clare; Conductor Michael Hennessy 

2nd Prize: Portadown Male Voice Choir, Armagh; Conductor Gordon Speers 

National Competition for Upper Voice Choirs 

1st Prize: Dulciana Vocal Ensemble, Dublin; Conductor Judith Lyons 

2nd Prize: Vox Orbis, Galway; Conductor Dr. Mark Keane 

National Competition for Mixed Voice Choirs 

1st Prize: Dublin Youth Chamber Choir, Dublin; Conductor Lynsey Callaghan 

2nd Prize: UCC Singers Alumni Choir, Cork; Conductor Ben Jacob 

National Competition for Light, Jazz and Popular Music 

1st Prize: The Wilcollane Singers, Cork; Conductor Anne Dunphy 

2nd Prize: Killeagh Choir - The Voices, Cork; Conductor Mary Peddar Daly 

National Competition for Church Music 

1st Prize: Vox Orbis; Conductor Mark Keane 

2nd Prize: Dublin Youth Chamber Choir; Conductor Lynsey Callaghan 

Ireland’s Choir of the Year and Recipient of The Victor Leeson Perpetual Trophy 

Awarded to: DYC Singers; Conductor Lynsey Callaghan 

Trofaí Cuimhneacháin Philib Ui Laoghaire 

Awarded to: UCC Singers Alumni Choir; Conductor Ben Jacob 

Perpetual Trophy for the Performance of Irish Contemporary Choral Music 

Awarded to: The Park Singers; Conductor Órla Gillan 

The John Mannion Trophy 

Awarded to: Dublin Youth Chamber Choir; Conductor Lynsey Callaghan 

Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition 

The Seán Ó Riada Trophy awarded to Composer, Anslem McDonnell, for her work Draíocht na Farraige 

National Competition for Schools: Section 1 (Primary School Choirs) 

1st Prize: Cór Scoil Mhuire Junior School, Cork; Conductor Maeve-Ann O’Brien 

2nd Prize: St Brigid's GNS, Dublin; Conductor Laura Wickham 

National Competition for Schools: Section 2 (Equal Voice Post-Primary School Choirs) 

1st Prize: Regina Mundi College Chamber Choir, Cork; Conductor Grainne O’Neill 

2nd Prize: Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, Tipperary; Conductor Joan Butler 

National Competition for Schools: Section 3 (Mixed Voice Post-Primary School Choirs) 

1st Prize: St. Patrick's Cathedral Grammar School Choir, Dublin; Conductor Judith Lyons 

2nd Prize: The Schola of Clongowes Wood College, Kildare; Conductor Cyril Murphy 

School Choir of the Festival and the Recipient of The John Cunningham Trophy

Awarded to: Regina Mundi College Chamber Choir; Conductor Gráinne O' Neill 

The Sing Ireland Trophy 

Awarded to: De La Salle College Senior Choir; Conductor Ben Hanlon 

The Irish Federation of Musicians & Associated Professions Trophy 

Awarded to: The Schola of Clongowes Wood College; Conductor Cyril Murphy 

The Sing Ireland Bursary for Conductors 

Awarded to: Lorna O’Byrne, conductor of Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ, Limerick