An Luan Ensemble at Hayden Grove Senior Living
Hayden Grove Senior Living 8715 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, United StatesOutreach performance featuring members of CIM's adult ensemble, An Luan.
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Outreach performance featuring members of CIM's adult ensemble, An Luan.
Come enjoy a pint and listen to the musicians from CIM's An Luan Ensemble!
*In-Person* Join Alisa and other families to learn the Winter 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 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.
NEW Registration Discount: Register your child in both Winter and Spring sessions by January 15 and receive $20 off. (Sibling discounts will also be automatically applied).
Join us for the Irish Arts MN "Day of Irish Dance" at the Landmark Center!
*In-Person* Join Alisa and other families to learn the Winter 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 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.
NEW Registration Discount: Register your child in both Winter and Spring sessions by January 15 and receive $20 off. (Sibling discounts will also be automatically applied).
Outreach performance featuring members of CIM's youth ensemble program.
*In Person Class*
Join Kate Wade for an introduction to playing the Irish whistle. Also known as penny whistle, tin whistle, or feadóg stáin, this beautiful (and affordable) instrument is a core part of the great tradition of Irish music.
With 30 years’ experience teaching beginners, Kate will get you started with the basics of tone production, breathing and fingering techniques, and a simple new tune each week.
Everyone is welcome! Get your D whistle at Irish On Grand, or any of our local music stores like Cadenza or Groth Music.
Please make sure you have a whistle to play before the first class! Music will be taught by ear.
The Center for Irish Music is closed for Spring Break
American Swedish Institute's monthly "Music Thursdays" features CIM's An Luan Ensemble!
The Center for Irish Music is closed for Spring Break
*Online Class*
The Traditional Irish Set Dances (ex. The Garden of Daisies, The Blackbird, St. Patrick's Day,) are beautiful, and often have quirky melodies and step patterns. Each tune and dance is steeped in Irish and European history and has its own unique story. In this intensive workshop, Danielle will share the histories and origins of the sets, discuss their unique time signatures, and introduce the regional styles of the dancing masters who created them.
This 6-week course is open to musicians, dancers, or others. 75% Lecture/Demonstration, 25% participation if you'd like to play or dance along. Musicians and dancers will receive supplemental material to learn tunes and steps shared in the class.
This course will present an introduction to some of the great bands — their music, influences and personnel — who have been so important to the success and growth of Irish traditional music in the last half century. Dáithí Sproule, who has played in some influential bands himself, will share music and songs and lead the class in enjoying, savoring and discussing the recordings and achievements of such bands as the Chieftains, Planxty, the Bothy Band, The Boys of the Lough.
Irish Arts Week
All Duo and Trio groups entering fleadh competitions are encouraged to sign up for a slot at CIM's Open Mic Night: Duos & Trios only! This will be a fun way to share your hard work with a supportive audience, and get a chance to hear your peers before the fleadh.
As of the day before the event, there is space for more performers. If you'd like to join us for the evening in the Scanlan Music Hall, go ahead and sign up and show up for the event. We look forward to seeing you!
Come practice performing your tune and song selections for the Midwest Regional Fleadh competitions for a practice adjudicator (CIM instructor). This is a great opportunity that will help you to feel confident and prepared at the actual competitions.
Celebrate the talents of the Center for Irish Music's 2023 Taking Flight Collective!
This event is open to anyone regardless of skill level; we’ll teach the steps and the dances!
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!