Southern Trust choristers hit high note
29/06/2012
Members of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Choir recently performed at the international Arts Care Conference which attracted delegates from Australia, USA, Finland, Great Britain and Ireland.
The members sang three pieces – Marie’s Wedding, Will You Go Lassie Go and I Believe – under the direction of choir director Dr Catriona Herron who also performed as a solo artist.
Dr Herron is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is also a professionally- trained soprano. Dr Herron currently works in Child Adolescent Psychiatry in Craigavon whilst continuing to pursue her longstanding interest in music.
“I’m delighted that the Southern Trust Arts Care Choir is going from strength to strength. Our aim is to sing, have fun, de-stress and bring song and music to patients. The choir has performed at a number for a wide range of occasions including Adult and Baby Bereavement Services, Christmas Carol Services and Carol Singing, and in Nursing Residential Homes.”
Kate Courtenay, Chairperson of Armagh and Dungannon Arts Care Committee, adds: “The Choir was established in 2008 and Catriona is a passionate choir director who has encouraged new members to join and has developed the repertoire extensively. The 45 choir members come from a wide range of professions and geographical areas across the Southern area. I trust that the choir will attract even more new members and wish it everyone success in the future.”
New members are welcome and details of practices are available from Kate Courtenay, email: kate.courtenay@southerntrust.hscni.net
Pictured above are the Southern Trust Staff Choir at the Arts Care Conference: (standing) Jeananne Jackson, Sinead Hughes, Denise Lavery, Delia McCartan, Kate Courtenay, Heather Ellis, Neil Matson, Susan Matson, Judith O’Neill, Dearbhla Curran, Colette Morgan and Breda Nugent, (seated) Anna Laverty, Eilish Canavan, Therese Curran, Deborah Yapicioz, Eileen Canavan, Mary Shannon, Catriona Herron, Janice Nicholl, Deirdre Cunningham, Shirley Lyons, Myra Liggett and Philomena Morgan