*In-Person Class*
In this class, children will explore traditional Irish Music and learn fundamental music concepts through songs, movement, instrument play, and listening exercises. Parents are most welcome to participate for the first two classes. After that, the children will be on their own.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Fall collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! Each student will receive their Winter book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 8 week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Fall collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! Each student will receive their Winter book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 8 week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Fall collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! Each student will receive their Winter book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 8 week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
Join Norah Rendell for a continuation of last year's Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids class. The tin whistle is a rewarding Irish instrument and a great fit for young musicians with small hands.
Norah will continue to build your child's skills (adding an ornament or two) as you learn a few new tunes this fall: polkas, marches, jigs and songs. Hands-on parental support is needed for regular practice at home.
This class is not open to new students. Check out Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids, Year 1 on Thursdays with Carmen Pasquerella if you're new to tin whistle!
*In-Person Class*
Directed by Hannah Flowers with support from Carmen Pasquerella, the Swallowtail Ensemble class is a unique opportunity for you to learn new tunes, practice old ones, learn how to lead a full set of tunes, and to experience arranging Irish music in a group of intermediate-level musicians (mixed instruments).
New members are welcome, but should contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org to be sure the ensemble is a good fit. Also, consider joining Redwing Ensemble with Brian Miller.
*In-Person Class*
Starling Ensemble is a fun and challenging class for intermediate-advanced musicians who are well on their way with Irish music. Starling Ensemble students know lots of tunes and can play them with solid rhythm and groove.
For Spring term, save the date for Saint Patrick's Day Weekend (March 16 or 17) and the Midwest Fleadh in Chicago (April 26-28).
New members are very welcome, and should contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org to discuss.
*In-Person Class*
The Center for Irish Music Advanced Youth Ensemble (AYE) is a year-round program for experienced youth musicians who love to play with others, arrange music and perform. Musicians in this ensemble have a large repertoire of tunes, learn quickly by ear and have the skills to play Irish traditional music with great rhythm and style. Throughout the year, musicians from this group will perform at local festivals and events while developing unique and beautiful repertoire (and working on it in a group of mixed instruments), including the Irish Fair of Minnesota.
Save these dates for Spring Term 2024:
February 24: Éigse CIM, A Gaela Event
March 16 & 17: Saint Patrick's Day Weekend performances
April 26-28: Midwest Fleadh in Chicago
In 2023-24, Advanced Youth Ensemble musicians will be working with Norah Rendell directly, with artistic support from other CIM instructors through the year.
*In-Person Class*
The tin whistle is a rewarding Irish instrument and a great fit for young musicians with small hands. Join Carmen Pasquerella for a continuation of the Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids class, designed for musicians going into Kindergarten to grade 2.
Carmen will teach your child how to play polkas, marches, and jigs. Hands-on parental support is needed for regular practice at home. New students should contact Carmen (cpasquerella@centerforirishmusic.org) before enrolling.
*In-Person Class*
The Redwing Ensemble class is an intermediate level mixed-instrument ensemble. Directed by Hannah Flowers, students will learn tunes and arrange them in sets to perform together as a group. This class has a strong focus on building ensemble skills including playing fluently, adding variations, listening to each other, maintaining excellent rhythm, using simple harmonies, preparing for performance, increasing knowledge of traditional Irish music, and having fun with each other and the music!
New members are very welcome, but should contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org to be sure the ensemble is a good fit. Also, consider the Beginning ensemble on Thursdays with Brian Miller.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Spring collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! Each student will receive their Spring book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 8 week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Spring collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! Each student will receive their Spring book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 7-week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around. Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Spring collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! Each student will receive their Spring book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 7-week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around. Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
*In-Person*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Summer collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! This year, we are excited to introduce CIM's brand new song book and CD for each of the four seasons. Each student will receive their Summer book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 6 week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement.
Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.
Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee.
Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
*In-Person Class*
Join Norah Rendell for a continuation of Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids class. The tin whistle is a rewarding Irish instrument and a great fit for young musicians with small hands.
Norah will continue to build your child's skills (adding an ornament or two) as you learn a few new tunes this fall: polkas, marches, jigs and songs. Hands-on parental support is needed for regular practice at home.
This class is not open to new students.
*In-Person Class*
In this class, children will explore traditional Irish Music and learn fundamental music concepts through songs, movement, instrument play, and listening exercises. Parents are most welcome to participate for the first two classes. After that, the children will be on their own.
*In-Person Class*
This summer, we invite current students of our most advanced ensembles (Advanced Youth Ensemble and Starling) to join our Summer Performance Ensemble.
Norah Rendell and Mary Vanorny will co-lead the group, working with a repertoire of tunes from both ensembles, plus new tunes that we learn at the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend.
We'll keep tunes flowing all summer to keep us in top shape for performances at the Irish Fair of Minnesota (August 9-11th) and competitions in Wexford (same weekend).
This summer ensemble is not open to new members. If you are interested in registering for an ensemble in Fall 2024, please send us an email at admin@centerforirishmusic.org.
Additional Information:
Reminder: Weekly private lessons on principal ensemble instrument from a CIM instructor are required. Private lessons with CIM instructors support learning the ensemble repertoire and reinforce technical & stylistic aspects of each student's instrument. Financial aid is available.
*In-Person Class*
Directed by Brian Miller with support from Carmen Pasquerella, the Summer Intermediate Ensemble class is open to Swallowtail, Redwing and Beginning Ensemble students who were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year. Summer Intermediate Ensemble is a unique opportunity for you to learn new tunes, practice old ones, learn how to lead a full set of tunes, and to experience arranging Irish music in a group of intermediate-level musicians (mixed instruments).
This summer ensemble is not open to new members. If you are interested in registering for an ensemble in Fall 2024, please send us an email at admin@centerforirishmusic.org.
Additional Information:
Reminder: Intermediate ensemble students are required to take private lessons from a CIM instructor. Private lessons with CIM instructors support learning the ensemble repertoire and reinforce technical & stylistic aspects of each student's instrument. Financial aid is available.
At Irish Music & Arts Summer Camp, kids will meet new Irish music friends, gathering each day to learn songs, try Irish instruments, listen to stories, do arts & crafts, and learn some myths & legends. Camp will also include some dance and games at Newell Park. Instructors will be both senior CIM staff and advanced CIM students. Irish music camp is open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)!
Bring lunch, snack and water bottle each day. For some of the music-specific workshops, campers will be divided by age and/or previous experience with Irish music. Students with no prior instrument experience will learn tin whistle & singing. Tin whistles are available for sale from CIM for $15 each on the first day of camp.
Please contact admin@centerforirishmusic.org with additional questions regarding programming or placement.
**For children going into grade 1 to grade 6.**
At Irish Music & Arts Summer Mini-Camp (a condensed version of the 9am-3pm camp being offered the week of July 15th), campers will meet new Irish music friends, gathering each day to learn songs, try Irish instruments, listen to stories, do arts & crafts, and learn some myths & legends.
This camp will be led by singer, flute/whistle player and dancer Adrienne O'Shea and advanced CIM students.
Irish Music & Arts Camp is open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)! We will have instruments here to try. Bring a snack, water bottle, and sunhat each day, and arrive with sunscreen applied. Some days will include a walk to nearby Newell Park.
For some of the music-specific workshops, campers will be divided by age and/or previous experience with Irish music. Students with no prior instrument experience will learn tin whistle & singing. Tin whistles are available for sale from CIM for $15 each, on the first day of camp. Please contact admin@centerforirishmusic.org with additional questions regarding programming or placement.
**For children going into grade 1 to grade 6.**
