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The Center For Irish Music at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music

The Center for Irish Music http://www.centerforirishmusic.org aims to promote traditional music and song through its various activities, which include weekly instruction, monthly group sessions, master classes with visiting and regional musicians and opportunities for student performances. Instruction is available for all ages, at all levels, in private and group settings. Financial aid is available.

The goal of the Irish music school is to encourage young people in the community to play together. All pupils with their families come together on the first Tuesday of each month for a Family Session instead of a class. Here, students play common tunes together and listen to tunes they may not know. This fosters a traditional experience and teaches not only listening skills, but also a mutual respect between musicians and instruments. Often guest master-musicians join us for demonstrations on their instruments, such as Paddy O'Brien (accordion), Daithi Sproule (guitar & voice), Laurence Nugent (flute & whistle), Martin Dowling (fiddle), Peter Yeates (guitar & voice) and Chuck & Ann Heymann (harp & accordion).

Current instructors and instruments include:
Flute & Whistle: Brian Miller, Laura MacKenzie, Kate Dowling
Uilleann Pipes: Tom Klein
Fiddle: Jode Dowling, John Winston
Voice: Daithi Sproule, Shawn McBurnie
DADGAD Guitar: Daithi Sproule, Brian Miller
Piano and Theory: Sean Egan (of MN)
Bodhran: Dave Cammack

Special Summer 2006 Masterclass Series with Daithi Sproule (voice) and Paddy O'Brien (accordion and repertoire).

For more information visit: http://www.centerforirishmusic.org
or write to irish.music@comcast.net
or call Kate Dowling at 651-493-2022

The Center for Irish Music at
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
29 East Exchange Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
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The Center for Irish Music
Summer 2006 Masterclasses and Workshops


MASTERCLASS - A Tune For Everyone: Paddy O'Brien
Workshop series by master musician Paddy O'Brien, special to the Center for Irish Music
This class will offer opportunities for students to learn particular tunes and settings chosen from the repertoires of older musicians like John Doherty, Paddy Fahy, John Kelly, Joe Cooley, Willie Clancy, and Tommy Potts. Pupils will also have the opportunity to improve upon the interpretation of tunes they already know and play. Open to intermediate and advanced students; all ages and instruments (fiddle, flute, whistle, accordion, pipes, etc.) are welcome. A recording device (tape, digital, etc) is REQUIRED.
 Instructor: Paddy O'Brien
 All Ages / Intermediate and Advanced Levels
 3 Wednesdays: June 7, 21, 28
 6:00-7:30 pm Class size limit 20. Cost $90

MASTERCLASS - Irish Traditional Song: Dáithí Sproule
Workshop series by master musician Dáithí Sproule, special to the Center for Irish Music
Dáithí Sproule, from Derry in the north of Ireland, has been singing traditional songs in English and Irish for almost fifty years, performing on stages in Ireland, America and throughout the world. In these classes, Dáithí will teach some of his songs, and share stories and insights about the tradition, the singers and their styles. No pervious singing experience required. A recording device (tape, digital, etc) is REQUIRED.
 Instructor: Dáithí Sproule
 All Ages / All Levels
 3 Tuesdays: June 6, 20 & 27
 6:30-7:30pm Class size limit 20. Cost $90

Introduction to Irish Music through the Tin Whistle
This easy-to-learn instrument is a great way to introduce yourself to Irish music. The four-week group class will take you from where to put your fingers to playing some simple Irish tunes. No prior musical knowledge required. Please bring a tin whistle in the key of D. An open mind and a recording device (tape, digital, etc) are REQUIRED. All ages.
 Instructor: Kate Dowling
 All Ages / All Levels
 4 Tuesdays: June 20, 27 & July 11, 18
 6:00-7:00 PM Class size limit 8. Cost $80

Playing Together: An Adult Ensemble Irish Music Workshop
Are you experienced on your instrument and want to try learning some Irish music? Do you want to play fun music with other adult musicians? This class will teach students a common repertoire that we will work into specific arrangements depending on the instrumentation available. All traditional Irish instruments are encouraged to attend including flute (silver or wooden), violin, harp, bodhran, tin whistle, voice, accordion, uilleann pipes, piano, guitar etc. This class is designed for adults with some proficiency on their instruments. A recording device (tape, digital, etc) is REQUIRED.
 Instructor: Kate Dowling (+ additional tba instructors depending on instrumentation)
 Adults / Intermediate to Advanced Levels
 4 Tuesdays: June 20, 27 & July 11, 18
 7:00-8:30pm Class size limit 12. Cost $120

* Private lessons on other instruments available throughout the summer per arrangement with the instructors.

All Center for Irish Music classes take place at The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
29 East Exchange Street, in downtown St Paul, 55101
FOR MORE INFO & QUESTIONS contact Kate Dowling 651-493-2022 or irish.music@comcast.net
TO REGISTER: call The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music at 651-224-2205 or visit www.centerforirishmusic.org
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This Wednesday, May 24:
Patrick Ourceau Fiddle Master Class
6:30pm at The Center for Irish Music. See our website for registration info: www.centerforirishmusic.org

Also - we are confirming:

Tin Whistle / Flute and Box Masterclass with John Williams
June 16. Check back on our website for further details as these plans firm up.

- Kate Dowling
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The Center for Irish Music

New Fall 2006 Schedule
available online now!

http://www.centerforirishmusic.org
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Spring 2007 registration now open!
Classes start February 5
http://www.centerforirishmusic.org


The Center for Irish Music is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization teaching traditional Irish music to students of all ages on a variety of instruments. It is the Center’s vision to support the traditional Irish music community in the Twin Cities into the future. Contact The Center for Irish Music via email at irish.music@comcast.net or via post at P.O. Box 7034 St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 or call 651-493-2022.
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