James Costelloe has been recently awarded with a choral scholarship in UCD. James graduated from Moate CS in June 2022. He was an integral member of both school choirs during his 6 years. He joins Oisin Johnston (LC 2020) and Johnny Horan (LC 2021) who are both recipients of the scholarship. There are 10 male members in the UCD Choral Scholars and three of them are graduates of Moate CS!

Choral Scholars is an internationally-acclaimed chamber choir of gifted student-singers, led by Artistic Director, Desmond Earley, based at University College Dublin School of Music. Scholars come from various academic disciplines and commit to an intensive programme of choral training.

To mark the unique connection that University College Dublin has with James Joyce, Choral Scholars are currently preparing to record the entire collection of the poets “Chamber Music 1907”, with each poem being set by a different composer from around the world.

The ensemble will also be performing in Newman University Church, St. Stephen’s Green, on December 20th, 21st and 22nd. “A Choral Celebration of Christmas” will feature some Christmas classics aswell as some works from James Joyce. Tickets available through Choral Scholars social media channels.

The Three past pupils are pictured below at a recent performance with the UCD Scholars

Johnny Horan, James Costelloe and Oisin Johnston