Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

Opening Reception · Master Artists Concert · Great Session Experience · Workshops

June 13-16, 2019

**Online workshop registration is now closed, but walk-ins are welcome! Just stop by the registration desk starting at 1:30 pm, June 14th**

The Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, presented by the Center for Irish Music, is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, a Great Session Experience and a rare and virtuosic Saturday night concert.

Each of our visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.

All MIM events, with the exception of the Opening Reception will be taking place at the Celtic Junction Arts Center at 836 Prior Avenue North.

2019 Visiting Master Artists

The Friel Sisters

Sheila Friel - uilleann pipes, song
Clare Friel - fiddle, song
Anna Friel - flute, song

Pauline Conneely - banjo
Randal Bays - fiddle
Christian "Junior" Stevens - concertina, accordion
Brian Miller - guitar, bouzouki

Local Teaching Artists

Dáithí Sproule - host for conversations with Friel Sisters and Randal Bays, song workshop (Saturday)
Mary Vanorny (fiddle) - Irish Trad Immersion Camp (Friday)
Seán Gavin (flute) - Irish Trad Immersion Camp (Friday), and adult flute workshops (Saturday)
Danielle Enblom (dance) - music-focussed percussive dance workshops for adults (Saturday)

Programs & Workshops

Irish Trad Immersion Camp - 9-12 years, intermediate level
Teen Program - 12-19 years, intermediate-advanced level
Adult workshops, lectures and interviews - all levels!
- Register for 5 or more workshops, lectures or interviews and receive 15% off! Just enter code MIM5+ at checkout when registering online. Valid through June 7th.

Concert & Public Events*

June 13 - Opening Reception & Friel Sisters Interview - 7:00pm-9:00pm, at 755 Prior Avenue
June 14 - Great Session Experience - 7:00pm, FREE and open to public, cash bar, bring your instruments and friends!
June 15

MIM Master Artists Concert - 7:30pm, don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear our visiting artists perform on one stage!
Teen Trad Showcase hosted by Victoria Pierce & Adrienne O'Shea - 4:45pm-5:30pm
Pre-concert dinner & session - 5:30pm-7:00pm

Volunteers

The Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is three days full of incredible music and fun activities. We need volunteers like you to make it a success! Registration, concert set-up, food set-up, and general clean-up…..even just an hour of your time can make a big difference. Volunteer for two or more hours, and you'll get drink tickets that can be used at any of our public events over the weekend!

Click here to sign up.

Contact volunteer@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

*All 2019 events are taking place at our host building, the Celtic Junction Arts Center at 836 Prior Avenue N. St. Paul MN 55104, with the exception of the Thursday evening Welcoming Reception which will be across the street at 755 Prior Avenue N., directly under the green water tower, south of Blackstack Brewery.