PETER KEARNEY SONGS

INVITATIONS

IN GENERAL
My concerts and audio-visual presentations depend on invitations. Most invitations arise from the initiative of an individual who takes an idea to the parish council or the school staff or a conference organising committee or ....  My events are not grand events. A 'concert' might be a singing concert for adults (average 30 people) or an audio-visual presentation on 'Walking the Camino' or a concert with the school choir presented for the whole school. The venue might be a parish hall or a church or a school hall or ...  I might be singing for an agreed fee or I might be taking my chance on door takings or a combination of the two. I'm flexible and I realise that the people who invite me are not professional concert organisers. That's the way it's been since I made music my work in 1982 and, glad to say, I've got by ok. I've enjoyed being invited for hundreds of small scale events all round Australia, in Ireland and in the UK. These days my concerts are usually within a day's drive of my home in Mittagong NSW. But I can travel further afield if a tour of a few events can be arranged. I'm glad to receive enquiries that may or may not become invitations. I'll follow with some possibilities. P.K.

ASHES TO EASTER:
Dates available for Lent 2020 - Melbourne, greater Sydney, Canberra, Wollongong, Newcastle

'ASHES TO EASTER' - CONCERT REFLECTION
A prayerful sequence of stories and reflections, songs and hymns including my original compositions, traditional carols, songs by Sydney Carter (composer of ‘Lord of the Dance’). The presentation unfolds without applause except at conclusion and is suitable for a Church or hall venue. It could take place on a weeknight, on a Sunday or Saturday afternoon or any time to suit. It could be a single session of 60-70 minutes … or two shorter sessions with interval.

COMMENT: “Thank you for the beautiful Lenten reflection ‘Ashes to Easter’ that you presented to our Parish community. Feedback from those who attended expressed appreciation at the prayerful and spiritual atmosphere you helped to create and found it to be a very worthwhile part of their Lenten journey”. (Christ the King Parish Pastoral Council, North Rocks. Quoted with permission.)

Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS FAMILY CONCERTS
A season of Christmas Family Concerts with Catholic primary schools. I have been leading these concerts for many years. Schools have found that the concert I offer is refreshingly different, enjoyed by children and parents. By booking such a concert, pressure can be relieved on teachers in the end-of-year period. Perhaps your school would be interested?
Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com

THE BEATITUDES - CONCERT REFLECTION
Any time of year. A prayerful presentation that  illustrates in various ways the values of ’The Beatitudes’. Peter's songs tell stories of good people who have lived by these values, bringing mercy, compassion and justice into our world.Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com

SIGNS OF HOPE - PEOPLE OF FAITH
A concert-reflection. Songs linked by stories and reflections about people whose faithful lives have brought hope and compassion into the world. This program would include songs and stories about:
* St. Joseph  &  * Mary Mother of Jesus, * Mary MacKillop (St. Mary of the Cross)  &  * St. Francis of Assisi
* Sr. Irene McCormack - the Australian Josephite nun who was killed in Peru in 1991.
* Jean Vanier founder of L’Arche and Faith and Light – communities giving welcome to people with disabilities.
* Fr. Mark Croker – the shearer who became a shepherd. A ‘late vocation’.
* Fr. Ted Kennedy – priest of Redfern for 30 years. A friend and advocate of aboriginal people.
* Pope John Paul II
Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com
 

GOOD MORNING GOOD PEOPLE!
St. Francis of Assisi - A Journey in Song
Weaving narration, songs and projected images to reflect deeply on the inspirational life of St. Francis of Assisi. ‘Good Morning Good People’ has been described by Irish Franciscan Bro Niall O’Connell as “a moving and prayerful journey”.  “An honest and real presentation of the life of the saint focusing on the important aspects of his life". (Fr. Francis Merlino OFM Cap)
Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com
 

THE SOIL AND THE SEED - ON PRAYER AND GROWTH
Quite a personal presentation - weaving songs with the story of a crucial time in Peter's life, his meeting and coming together with wife Madge. Originally presented for a Cursillo Retreat.
Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com

CONCERTS WITH CHILDREN
Daytime only or Day-Evening
I am no longer doing school visits that involve multiple sessions, singing for different age groups. But I'd be interested the hear from any school that would like to have me come and workshop with a 'concert-group' - eg the school choir, then put on a concert for the whole school in the afternoon &/or in the evening with parents invited. Advance materials would be supplied in advance to help the children learn the songs.
Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com

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OR ...  SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATIONS
Already hosted by several Parishes.

WALKING THE CAMINO
Live commentary by Peter while photographs and music are played from a large screen television. A pilgrimage path to Santiago de Compostela, burial place of St. James the Apostle. Beautiful landscapes, ancient villages, interesting pilgrims, camino practicalities. Q&A session at end of each session. Peter has walked two 700+km sections of the Camino - in Spain and in France.. (NB. Peter brings his own equipment).
Interested? Fill in the form on this page or email: peterkearney50@gmail.com