I studied for my B.Mus in the Cork school of Music and trained under Cara O’Sullivan, Robert Craig, Mary Hegarty and Mary McSweeney. I was awarded an honours in vocal performance from CSM in 2010 and won the highest placed singer in the Senior Recital Competition that same year. I was extremely lucky to have Cara O’Sullivan as my voice coach when I was studying for my leaving cert – as well as teaching me technique and repertoire, she also taught me how to look after my voice which is something most teenagers are never taught to do. If you have chosen music for your state exams and would like to discuss one to one voice coaching to help you achieve your results drop me an email siobhanoliver@gmail. com or give me a call on 085 7128843
Tag Archives: Cork
Songbird
One of the pieces I’m often asked to sing at weddings is Songbird. I also make the paper flowers in this video – I’m allergic to pollen so they’re ideal for anyone with allergies.
Click here to listen to audio samples on soundcloud
Click here to listen to audio samples on soundcloud
I’ve just started trying to get to grips with sound cloud. You’ll find audio files of Schubert’s Ave Maria, Nella Fantasia, She Moved Through The Fair, Songbird and A Clare Benediction. Just click on the title above and fingers crossed it will work! Siobhan 🙂
New Business – Paper Petals
I am allergic to pollen but love flowers and have been looking for an alternative so here it is! I am now making bouquets from paper for the bride, bridemaids or for any special occasion. Hope you like them! You can find me over on www.facebook.com/PaperPetalsIreland
Ave Verum
I performed recently at the Kinsale Arts Festival and one of the duets was the beautiful Ave Verum by Karl Jenkins. Ryan Morgan is the tenor performing with me on this piece and Eoin O’Callaghan is on piano.
Where to put music during the Catholic Wedding Ceremony
One of the questions I’m most often asked is where to put music during the Catholic Ceremony. So here you go!
Processional
Individual candle ceremony
Psalm
Alleluia
Lighting of Unity Candle
Offertory
Holy Holy
Ar n’Athair
Sign of Peace
Communion (choose 2 pieces)
Signing of Register (choose 2 pieces)
Recessional
She Moved Through The Fair
Nella Fantasia
By far the most popular piece I’m asked to sing for the bride’s entrance is Nella Fantasia but it’s also suitable for the signing of the marriage register. I’m accompanied by Eoin O’Callaghan on piano and Aoife O’Donovan on flute. The beautiful flowers in the video are by Carrie O’Connor of Best of Buds Florist, Tralee
Singing Lessons in Ballincollig and Douglas, Cork
I provide singing lessons in Ballincollig and Douglas, Cork. This is an individual lesson with a small bit of theory and the emphasis will be on fun whilst teaching the student how to look after the voice. I will also prepare students for ABRSM vocal exams if required as well as Junior and Leaving certificate practicals. I’ve been singing for years, starting out in school choirs, musicals etc but this led to me damaging my voice as I had no guidance about how to look after it! When I began official voice lessons at the age of 18 I had to go backwards before I could progress so my aim is to prevent other young voices with potential from going through the same thing as I did! I am a fully qualified voice coach with a Bachelor of Music degree specialising in Vocal Performance. Drop me an email to siobhanoliver@gmail.com or give me a call on 085 7128843 for further details
A Clare Benediction
I’m often asked if I have samples with piano and flute together so I’ve added a new recording of a beautiful piece by John Rutter called A Clare Benediction Voice: Siobhan Oliver, Flute: Aoife O’Donovan, Piano: Eoin O’Callaghan