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Event Series Celtic Cuties: Winter (Saturdays at 9:30am)

Celtic Cuties: Winter (Saturdays at 9:30am)

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

*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).

$120

Day of Irish Dance

Landmark Center 75 W 5th St, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Join us for the Irish Arts MN "Day of Irish Dance" at the Landmark Center!

Event Series Celtic Cuties: Winter (Mondays at 4:45pm)

Celtic Cuties: Winter (Mondays at 4:45pm)

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

*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).

$120

Event Series Introduction to Tin Whistle for Adults

Introduction to Tin Whistle for Adults

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

*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.

$99
Event Series Playing and Understanding Irish Set Dances

Canceled Playing and Understanding Irish Set Dances

Online

*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.

$116
Event Series Iconic Traditional Bands

Canceled Iconic Traditional Bands

Online Event MN

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.

$116

Duos & Trios Night

Scanlan Music Hall (CIM) 836 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN, United States

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!

Practice Fleadh

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

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.

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Taking Flight Collective Concert

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

Celebrate the talents of the Center for Irish Music's 2023 Taking Flight Collective!

Beltane Céilí Dance

Celtic Junction Arts Center 836 Prior Ave N, St Paul, MN, United States

This event is open to anyone regardless of skill level; we’ll teach the steps and the dances!

Spring Youth Recitals – May 7, 12:30pm

Celtic Junction Arts Center 836 Prior Ave N, St Paul, MN, United States

Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!

Spring Youth Recitals – May 7, 2:00pm

Celtic Junction Arts Center 836 Prior Ave N, St Paul, MN, United States

Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!

Spring Youth Recitals – May 7, 3:30pm

Celtic Junction Arts Center 836 Prior Ave N, St Paul, MN, United States

Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!

Midwest Fleadh

Center for Irish Music students are headed to St. Louis, MO to compete in the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil! The Midwest Fleadh Cheoil (pronounced 'flah') is the main regional traditional Irish music competition, hosted annually by a Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branch that is based in the Midwest.

Event Series Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids

Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

The tin whistle is a rewarding Irish instrument and a great fit for young musicians with small hands. Join Norah Rendell for a continuation of Fall Term's Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids, designed for musicians going into Kindergarten to grade 2. Norah will teach your child how to play polkas, marches, jigs and songs. Hands-on parental support is needed for regular practice at home.

New students should contact Norah Rendell (nrendell@centerforirishmusic.org) before registering.

$175