Ian Callanan facts for kids

Ian Callanan (born March 17, 1971, in Cork, Ireland) is a talented composer. He writes music for Catholic church services and modern Christian songs. He is well known for his hymns like "Comfort My People" and "Take and Eat, This is my Body."

About Ian Callanan

Ian Callanan is one of Ireland's top composers of church music. He grew up in Cork and has been involved with church music his whole life. He has been writing music for over 20 years. Recently, he released his first album with GIA Publications in the United States.

Ian is skilled at writing music, arranging songs, and leading workshops. His music is inspired by traditional Irish sounds. Many people sing his songs in different languages across Europe. His music has also been played on TV and radio in Ireland.

He studied music and religion at university in Dublin and Maynooth. Ian helps guide music for churches in Dublin. He is also the music director for "Music Ministry Together." This program teaches young people and adults about church music. He also directs the "Emmanuel" schools program. This program helps over 2,500 high school students learn new church music. It ends with a big celebration concert.

Ian has worked with other famous composers. He helped Liam Lawton arrange and record some of his early songs. He has also worked with David Haas and Lori True.

Ian's Music Albums

Ian Callanan has released several music albums. These albums feature his original songs and hymns.

The Source of Life

The Source of Life is an album with thirteen songs. These songs celebrate the different times of the church year.

In Beauty We Walk

In Beauty We Walk is one of Ian Callanan's most recent collections of music.

Discography

• Winter Skies (1997) Veritas Publications
• The Source of Life (2009) GIA Publications
• In Beauty We Walk (2012) GIA Publications