Advancing Music in Ireland as Religious and Social Practice: The Experience of Pat Ahern

Kearney, Daithi (2022) Advancing Music in Ireland as Religious and Social Practice: The Experience of Pat Ahern. MUSICultures, 49. pp. 187-212.

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Abstract

Probably best known for his work that led to the development of Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Monsignor Pat Ahern has helped shape musical culture across a range of genres through the latter half of the 20th century with a notable impact on liturgical music. By focusing on his role in the establishment of a choir in St. John’s Church, Tralee, in 1957; his production of pageants on religious themes that incorporated choral music; and his two masses, published in 1984 and 2014, this article places Ahern’s music in the context of time and place by examining his legacy in the soundscape and musical culture of Ireland.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Church Music, Siamsa Tíre, Irish music
Subjects:	Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities > History Arts and Humanities > Music
Research Centres:	Centre for Creative Arts, Media & Music
Depositing User:	David Kearney
Date Deposited:	23 Apr 2024 13:12
Last Modified:	23 Apr 2024 13:12
License:	Creative Commons: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0
URI:	https://eprints.dkit.ie/id/eprint/883

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