UCD Foundation Day Medal 2011

Bill Whelan was presented with the UCD Foundation Day Medal on 4 November 2011 by UCD President, Dr Hugh Brady. Earlier in the evening, the UCD Ad Astra Performing Arts Scholars and UCD Choral Scholars under the direction of Desmond Earley, performed three Bill Whelan compositions, The Heart's Cry, Shivna and Cloudsong.

After accepting the award, Bill Whelan gave a special performance alongside the UCD Ad Astra Performing Arts Scholars, UCD Choral Scholars, UCD Orchestral Scholars, and Ciarán Crilly (conductor) to guests and friends of UCD who attended the UCD Foundation Day Event.

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