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Irish Pub Songs
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*Hybrid Class*
This Summer, we will offer two sections of this class so students can participate remotely and in person at CIM. Please check the location ("Online" or "MULT" for in person) before registering.
Pub songs are raucous, tuneful, and above all, fun! But like the most intricate reel, you need skill and a concentrated approach to play and sing them well. Todd will teach the vocal techniques and rhythmic strategies needed to help you stand and deliver these wonderful ballads and drinking songs. All instruments encouraged.
$99
Ceol Aduaidh | Northern Music: A Repertoire Class for All Instruments
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*In-Person Class*
A musical ramble through the north of Ireland, taking in Donegal, Fermanagh, Tyrone, up the Glens of Antrim and down the shores of Strangford Lough. Sharing archival resources, stories, and quirky tunes with an emphasis on strathspeys, highlands marches, quadrilles, polkas and other tunes beyond the usual fare of jigs and reels. The class will be lead by Belfast-born CIM fiddle tutor, performer and researcher, Danny Diamond.
$83
Canceled Celtic Cuties : Summer (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 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.
$120
Canceled Celtic Cuties : Summer (10:30am)
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*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.
$120
Singing Irish Traditional Songs Together
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*In-Person Class*
Dáithí Sproule looks forward to this new in-person gathering in which he will share and teach some favourite, great traditional songs in English and Irish with an emphasis on singing them together and making up simple arrangements. It’s sure to be fun!
$83
Irish Music & Arts Summer Camp (Ages 6-11)
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. PaulAt 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 and legends. Camp will also include céilí dancing and games at Newell Park. Instructors will be both senior CIM staff and advanced CIM students.
Irish Music & Arts Summer 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 lunch and one snack each day.
$269
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Mullingar
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann MullingarAll Ireland Fleadh in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.
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Irish Fair of Minnesota
Harriet Island 175 W Water St, St. Paul, United StatesJoin the Center for Irish Music at the Irish Fair of Minnesota!
Financial Aid Deadline for Fall Term
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. PaulFall financial aid deadline
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CIM Open House
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. PaulJoin the Center for Irish Music for an Open House event to:
- Meet our instructors and staff
- Take part in an instrument or class demo
- Register for fall classes
- Join an informal session
- Enjoy complimentary refreshments
Make Up Week for Summer Term
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. PaulMake up week for Summer Term private lessons.
First Day of Fall Term
First Day of Fall Term at the Center for Irish Music.
Introduction to Tin Whistle for Kids, Year 2
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*In-Person Class*
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.
$186
Easy Whistle Tunes for Adults
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*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!Please note that in addition to CIM holidays, this class will not be meet on: September 26, October 24, or November 28.
$172
An Luan Adult Ensemble
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*In-Person Class*
An Luan has been together for many years, and is always on the lookout for new members - especially melody players on fiddle, concertina or accordion! This experienced group of musicians has a history of performing regularly around the Twin Cities with a large repertoire of session tunes and not-so-well-known tunes since 2010. They strive to play great music together and have fun while they are at it.
New and interested students, please contact Brian Miller at dadgadguy@gmail.com before enrolling.
$278
Youth Session at MetroNOME Brewery
MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway Street, St. Paul, United StatesOpen to all CIM youth musicians!
CJAC Open House & Children’s Fair
Celtic Junction Arts Center 836 Prior Ave N, St Paul, MN, United StatesBring your children and check out some of what goes on at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Your young ones can dance a jig, listen to some rollicking tunes, enjoy story time, play games, and make crafts. All at no cost! There is something for caregivers too! Take a tour, check out a book from the McKiernan Library, hear about our adult Irish dance classes, and chat with a representative of CJAC’s Education Program.
Open Sky Adult Ensemble
The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul*In-Person Class*
Open Sky Ensemble celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022! We have a great variety of instruments right now but are always happy to add more. If you know many tunes and have a fair amount of CIM instruction under your belt, come join this fun Monday evening adult ensemble!New and interested students, please contact Brian Miller at dadgadguy@gmail.com before enrolling.
$259
Irish Myths and Legends
Online*Online Class*
We are lucky enough to have an abundance of old stories preserved in manuscripts dealing with Otherworld creatures and legendary kings, queens and heroes. In this class Dáithí and students will be reading translations of the old myths and legends — these always give rise to fascinating and entertaining conversations, often with lessons for the present. This class will be dealing with stories not covered in previous sessions.
$123