Singing Groups in Ireland in 2021

Singing Groups in Ireland in 2021: Current Situation and Technological Solutions

Sing Ireland presented this free webinar on 26th February 2021, providing the most up to date information on restrictions and what they mean for singing groups in 2021. Prof. Jim Daus joined us to present on 'Digital Learning 24/7', exploring technology options for groups and how to teach online and interact with choristers through distance.

Useful links

Jim Daus Presentation

HSPC Guidance for Religious Services

Leaving Certificate Music Practical Guidelines

Prezi (Create inspiring, engaging visuals in minutes, then appear alongside them as you present.)

LOLA (A low latency, high quality audio/video transmission system for network musical performances and interaction developed by Conservatorio di Musica "Giuseppe Tartini" from Trieste (Italy) in collaboration with GARR, the Italian Research and Academic Network.)

Acapella (For Android only) (from the makers of PicPlayPost) provides singers and musicians an easy way to create amazing a cappella videos.

Jamkazam (Using JamKazam, you can now play music with other musicians from your homes across the Internet as if you were sitting in the same room. You can record your performances at the track level, share your recordings, and even broadcast your live sessions to family, friends, and fans.)

SonoBus is an easy to use application for streaming high-quality, low-latency peer-to-peer audio between devices over the internet or a local network.

Professor Jim Daus Hjernøe

Professor Jim Daus Hjernøe is the principal teacher in Rhythmic Choir Leading at The Royal Academy of Music in Denmark (RAMA). He is head of RAMA Vocal Center, which is recognized internationally as a leading European center of rhythmic choir leading education, and online courses at the very highest level within this field.

Jim Daus Hjernøe has focused on improvisational vocal art since 2002 and developed the innovative and revolutionary methodology ‘The Intelligent Choir’ with ‘Vocal Painting’ as one of the headliners. As a conductor, he has been touring internationally with his vocal ensembles VoxNorth and RAMA Voices, and shared the stage with Bobby McFerrin (US) on several occasions. Jim has held a large number of workshops, seminars, lectures, and courses for singers and conductors in Europe, the middle east, and Asia.