When I was in high school (2007–2011), I sang in a student organization called The Midnight Men, a group that has been active since 2007. For years, the ensemble has used an arrangement of Irish Blessing to welcome new members and bid farewell to graduati...  moreWhen I was in high school (2007–2011), I sang in a student organization called The Midnight Men, a group that has been active since 2007. For years, the ensemble has used an arrangement of Irish Blessing to welcome new members and bid farewell to graduating seniors. After nearly two decades of performing the same version, my former high school director, Matt Wanner, reached out to me in 2026 with the opportunity to create a new arrangement of this cherished tradition. In writing this setting, I sought to create something both accessible and meaningful, while providing opportunities to feature students, whether graduating seniors or gifted soloists, in a special way. It is my hope that this arrangement will become a meaningful part of the ensemble’s tradition and hold a special place in the hearts of its members for many years to come.  less

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Dal concerto "Quando arriva Natale..." Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Corbellino di Fagnano Alto 20 Dicembre 2015. Gruppo Polifonci Quattroquarti An Irish Blessing, Arr. James E. Moore Jr canto tradizionale irlandese.

AN Irish Blessing Music by Alejandro D. Consolacion II Based on the theme from the movie "Il Postino" by Luis Enriquez Bacalov Humans are subject to being relational with one another. With this, one of the horrors the Covid-19 pandemic has caused is...  moreAN Irish Blessing Music by Alejandro D. Consolacion II Based on the theme from the movie "Il Postino" by Luis Enriquez Bacalov Humans are subject to being relational with one another. With this, one of the horrors the Covid-19 pandemic has caused is the shutdown of all possible aspects of normal human interaction, and choral singing and rehearsals for the same are no exemption to the new rule. This does not mean, however, that distance defeats the purpose of creating harmony, especially in music. It is in this light that I formed a virtual choir from my group, CANTUS, as well as other friends from various music communities. This is the product of a team effort: the singers, the pianist, the video and audio editor; you name it. Technology has given us all kinds of possibilities. But again, no words can ever express how much we miss seeing each other, teasing each other, laughing with each other, and most of all, singing with each other; simply put, just being together. The music behind this benedic...    less

The Coro RS, singing An Irish Blessing last September 03 2008 in their concert.

Reading Phoenix Choir perform Bob Chilcott's popular Irish Blessing. Recorded at the choir's Annual Concert at Reading Town Hall in January 2012 and conducted by David Crown.

Presentación de la Coral Amaranto en la Casa de la Música, el 25 de mayo de 2007, interpretando Old Irish Blessing