December 2, 2024
Congratulations to Oliver Sherman for being chosen as the recipient of the 2024-25 James M. Curley Memorial Scholarship! This scholarship, which is funded by the Curley family in honor of their beloved brother and uncle Jim, will fund an entire year of weekly music lessons (on one instrument) for one student for a full year.
Oliver takes bodhrán lessons with Todd Menton, whistle with Ryan Bhenke (previously Adrienne) and is in the Swallowtail Ensemble, directed by Hannah Flowers and Carmen Pasquerella. He also competed with CIM’s first-ever “under 12” Grúpa Ceoil at the 2024 Midwest Fleadh in Chicago with 11 other students.
In addition to his involvement at CIM, Ollie performs regularly as a drummer with the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band and appears with the Northerly Gales.