*In-person Class*
Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738) is celebrated today as Ireland’s national composer. CIM harp instructor Chad McAnally is your guide as we explore the music of this beloved Irish harper and bring it to life. Learn some fabulously gorgeous tunes and the remarkable stories behind them. Not just for harpers! Open to all melody instruments.
Join us for the Irish Arts MN St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Landmark Center! No CIM classes or lessons today.
Outreach performance featuring members of CIM's youth ensemble program. Catch the Redwing Ensemble's performances at 2:30 and 3:30 pm!
Join us for the Irish Arts MN "Day of Irish Dance" at the Landmark Center!
Outreach performance featuring members of CIM's youth ensemble program.
Outreach performance featuring members of CIM's youth ensemble program.
Outreach performance featuring members of CIM's youth ensemble program.
The Center for Irish Music is closed for Spring Break
*Online class*
We derive our inspiration from listening to the greats. In this course Dáithí Sproule will introduce you to a variety of great Irish instrumentalists and singers — and examine the fascinating question of what makes each one great. Dáithí has found it immensely helpful and rewarding when on his musical path he has been fortunate enough be pointed towards a certain musician or singer as worthy of closer listening and learning — he hopes to pass some of that on.
*In-Person Class*
Are you interested in playing with others in an informal setting, also known as a session, but aren't sure where to start? You are not alone! This class is a great, safe way to experience a weekly session and build your confidence around showing up to other sessions in the future. We will build on your existing repertoire of tunes by learning from each other, while also working on some Twin Cities session classics you can bring to any session around town!
This Spring, we're offering two Session Playing classes. Sign up for one, or both!
This class will focus on melody players, but accompanists are welcome as well!
*Online Class*
No other Irish traditional singer or song collector ever amassed such a large and wide-ranging repertoire as Dublin man Frank Harte (1933-2005). Though renowned for his Dublin street ballads and Napoleonic pieces, he sang all sorts of old songs, always with intimacy, joy and commitment, and left behind his collection of field recordings of as many as 15,000 song performances by other singers. We are lucky that Frank recorded many wonderful albums that are still available, and we will select from these to sing and learn in class.
*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.
All duos, trios & groups entering fleadh competitions are encouraged to sign up for a slot at CIM's Open Mic Night! 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.
*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.
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.
Irish Arts Week(s) at the Celtic Junction Arts Center
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.
The Center for Irish Music’s Taking Flight Collective is a program that supports the next generation of artistic leaders in the community by providing performance opportunities and mentorship with inspiring musicians. Come support the next generation and hear some gorgeous Irish music!
The 2024 Taking Flight Collective is headed up by multi-instrumentalist Morien McBurnie (banjo, guitar, bouzouki, song) who will be perform a concert of gorgeous songs and driving instrumentals with guests Ethan King, Owen Larson, Shawn McBurnie, Brian Miller, David Ochs, Carmen Pasquerella, Andrew Roberts, Katya Roberts, Liam Slattery, and Dáithí Sproule.
Center for Irish Music students are headed to Chicafo 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.
