*In-Person Class*
In this drop-off class, children ages five to seven will explore traditional Irish music and learn fundamental music concepts through songs, rhymes, movement, instrument play, and listening exercises. Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate for the first two sessions.
Open to all CIM youth musicians!
Join us for the Irish Arts MN St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Landmark Center! No CIM classes or lessons today.
*In-Person Class*
For kids ages 8-10 (grade 2-4). This class for wee aspiring singers will introduce kids to Irish traditional songs in English and Irish Gaelic with singer, flute & piano player Adrienne O'Shea. Adrienne will emphasize learning by ear and how to use the voice in a traditional setting. Kids will have great fun as they bring the stories of these lovely old songs to life!
*In-Person Class*
Kate will teach a lovely new whistle tune each week and introduce basic (optional) ornaments such as cuts and rolls. At the end of this course, you'll know a tune from every rhythm family! Each class will include some review of previously-learned tunes, so you will see your repertoire build each week.
All budding whistle players who know at least 3 tunes are welcome to join Kate!
The Center for Irish Music is open for MEA (OID is closed).
Come join musicians and archivists Christina Crowder (New Haven, CT), Brian Miller (St. Paul, MN) and Danny Diamond (Minneapolis, MN/Ireland) for a presentation and question and answer session on using traditional music archives in your musical practice.
<!-- {start_date}, {start_time} - {end_time} --><!-- {start_date}, {start_time} - {end_time} --> Return to Events Calendar Join us for an afternoon of traditional music with the MNáFiddlers! We are women fiddlers...
The Center for Irish Music is closed for Halloween.
This event is open to anyone regardless of skill level; we’ll teach the steps and the dances!
*In-Person Class*
Folk belief in the Sidhe, or the Fairy people, was common throughout Irish history and made a lasting impact on Irish music and song. Join CIM Instructor Chad McAnally in learning some “otherworldly” music and its fascinating history.
Open to all instruments and voices
*Online Class*
From his long experience of developing and using the DADGAD guitar tuning playing with great groups such as Skara Brae, Trian, Altan and Fingal and individual greats such as Tommy Peoples, Liz Carroll, James Kelly and Paddy O’Brien, and even Dolly Parton, Dáithí has found DADGAD tuning to be a versatile avenue to interesting and beautiful guitar accompaniment.
In this class he looks forward to providing insights and advice on how to get the most out of your guitar playing through exploring the tuning and guidance for left-hand and right-hand playing.
Do you play or are you interested in learning the uilleann pipes? Come to this casual meeting where we’ll play tunes, undertake pipe maintenance and discuss all things pipes and pipers.
The GNIPC is a piping club located in Minnesota dedicated to the national instrument of Ireland, the uilleann pipes.
This meeting will take place in CIM 8.
Join the Center for Irish Music in celebrating this annual day of generosity in Minnesota!
Join us for the annual Youth Ensemble Concert, featuring award-winning musicians from our Advanced Youth Ensemble, and more! Celebrate the beauty and variety that Irish traditional music offers including solos, duets and trios and large ensemble arrangements.
Support the next generation of musicians in our community and invite all of your family and friends!
The Center for Irish Music is open Monday of Thanksgiving week.
CIM closed for Thanksgiving Break
Fall Adult Student Open Mic
Join us for our Fall Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Fall Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
