Youth Committee 

I am very excited to be a member of the Youth Committee for Sing Ireland. I have sang with the Irish Youth Choirs since 2021, and also am a member of Dublin Youth Choir. I am a student and I am extremely passionate about choral music and group singing, advocating for musical accessibility in secondary schools. I believe that group singing creates and fosters a sense of community and elevates mental health, which is a concern of mine for young people today! I believe that group singing has the ability to unite people of all backgrounds through a shared love of music and music making, and it is a fantastic outlet for young people in the fast-paced, modern world.

Aodhán is a final year music educator, conductor and composer in TUDublin conservatoire and Trinity College Dublin. He is also a solo tenor under the tuition of Emmanuel Lawler. He was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to Hungary to the Kodály Institute where he furthered his studies for an Erasmus program.  Aodhán is no stranger to the choral scene, having been involved in national choirs from the age of 13, he is now a soloist with the Irish Youth Choir. He looks forward to using his choral experience to help grow and nurture youth singing in Ireland, and is excited to see what the youth committee will achieve in the coming years. 

Rhea is in her third year of a Bachelor of Music degree at the Cork School of Music, studying voice under the esteemed Mary Hegarty. Her lifelong passion for choral singing has led her to be an active member of renowned choirs, including MTU Glór Choral Society, CSM Coro Choir, Esker Festival Orchestra Choir, Madrigal '75, and the Irish Youth Choir. Rhea has served on multiple choir committees, gaining valuable experience in each role. Rhea's experience in both performing with and understanding the intricacies of choirs will enable her to support this youth committee's mission and contribute to shaping a vibrant and dynamic future for the Irish choral community. 

Aweiye Omusi is a Waterford based musician who now continues her choral pursuits in Manchester. A former member of the SETU choral program, she studied under accomplished conductor Niall Crowley from the ages of 7 to 18, and remains part of the award winning alumni project Lumina. Aweiye has also been a member of Sing Ireland for the past two years, singing with the Irish Youth Choir as of 2023. 

Alex Hennessy is a baritone soloist, conductor and choral musician currently studying under Gavan Ring at the MTU Cork School of Music. Originally from Waterford, Alex developed his
passion for performance during his time at the SETU Music School where he studied solo singing, and music theory with Niall Crowley from the ages of 8 to 18. During this period, he was a member of the Waterford Children’s Choir, the Waterford Boys Singers and the SETU Youth Choir. Maintaining a vibrant career in choral music, he has since been a member of
Lumina, CSM Coro, the Irish Youth Choir, Sestina, MTU Glór, & Madrigal 75. Having been a part of multiple choral committees in the past, Alex is excited to offer his experience to aiding with the Youth Committee’s mission.

Paddy Hogan is a 19-year-old choral singer from Co. Clare and a first-year Arts student at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, where he studies Music and Irish. He is very involved in the choral scene in both Clare and Limerick, singing with choirs such as Cantare, Harmony Bro, and Limerick Youth Choir. He was a member of the Irish Youth Choir (Under 18) from 2021 to 2024 and has been part of the Irish Youth Choir (18+) since 2025.

Paddy is passionate about choral singing, conducting, and composition, and also has a keen interest in musical theatre and traditional Irish music. As a member of the Sing Ireland Youth Committee, he is committed to supporting youth involvement in choral music.