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Castle Voices Training Workshop – February 2026
At the end of February, Castle Voices will be opening the doors of Carrickfergus Town Hall for a full-day singing training workshop — a day dedicated to learning, listening, and singing together. Taking place on Saturday 28 February 2026 , this free workshop is made possible through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Small Grants Programme. It’s open to anyone with an interest in singing — whether you sing regularly in a choir, are curious about vocal technique, or simply
2 days ago2 min read


All-Time Favourites: A Concert of Songs That Stay With Us
All-Time Favourites Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 7:30pm. Carrickfergus Town Hall Tickets: Available via Eventbrite On 18 February 2026, Castle Voices invites you to an evening shaped by songs many of us already carry in our hearts. All-Time Favourites is exactly what it sounds like: a concert built around music that has travelled with us through different stages of life—songs we hum absent-mindedly, return to in difficult moments, or associate with people and memories we love
3 days ago1 min read


Your Voice Today: Why Acceptance Matters in Singing
Unlike most instruments, your voice is your body .It responds not only to training, but also to your energy level, mood, health, sleep, and stress. This is why singing feels different from day to day—and why learning to sing well is not only about technique, but also about self-awareness and acceptance . When learning many instruments, the goal is often consistency: consistent movement, consistent control, consistent results. In singing, however, an equally important skill i
Jan 133 min read


What is a Choir, Really?
Choir is a collective instrument. A Choir is a Collective Instrument A choir is not just a group of people singing together.It is a collective instrument, made up of many individual voices that blend into one shared sound. Unlike solo singing, the goal of choral singing is unity, balance, and active listening. That is why choir singers are usually given a full score —a page that shows all the voice parts, not just their own line or lyrics. You are not only responsible for s
Jan 74 min read


Introducing Part Leaders at Castle Voices
As Castle Voices continues to grow, it becomes even more important that communication and support flow smoothly within the choir. To help...
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Singing Under the Open Sky – Castle Voices at the Music and Mind Festival
We performed outdoor this year! On 23 August 2025 , Castle Voices had the joy of performing outdoors for the very first time, as part of...
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Castle Voices at Around the Town Festival 2025
Castle Voices were absolutely delighted to take the stage yesterday afternoon as part of the week-long Around the Town festival...
Aug 14, 20251 min read
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