Dear Center for Irish Music supporters and students,
November is a month for giving thanks, and so we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you! YOUR support, enthusiasm, and care for traditional Irish music is incredibly meaningful, and fuels our passion for handing down the tradition to the next generation of musicians in our community.
Our annual fall drive has just begun, so keep an eye out on social media for videos, photos and testimonials from our students about how the Center for Irish Music is making a difference. If you are able, please consider supporting our work with a donation.
Also, we hope you will join us from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm on Thursday, November 19th for a virtual session to celebrate Minnesota's giving holiday, Give to the Max Day.
In these overwhelming times of uncertainty, the arts bring people together, and inspires us to be better human beings. Last Friday's Taking Flight Collective concert was a powerful example, with over five thousand views from all over the world! If you missed this uplifting concert of songs and tunes performed by young musicians from the Center for Irish Music, you can still enjoy it on Facebook or YouTube.
Musically yours,
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
*CIM students: The "students" webpage is updated on a weekly basis. We request that current students bookmark this page and check in regularly to find out about upcoming dates, deadlines, events and student-related announcements. Thank you!
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Register now for these upcoming classes! |
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Instructor: Alisa Mee
Fridays from 9:30-10:15am
11/6 - 12/18 | $75
Join Alisa and other families online via Zoom to learn of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs at home!
This class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement. The virtual classroom will be open for 10-15 minutes before class so you can meet new friends and catch up with Alisa.
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Instructor: Norah Rendell
Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm
11/3-12/8 | $85
This advanced-level class is for young adult musicians who would like to have the challenge and structure of being part of a group that plays together on a weekly basis. Led by flutist and singer Norah Rendell.
This fall, Norah is offering a short, 5-week class based on the repertoire from the past year, plus a few new tunes!
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Join us on November 19th for Give to the Max Day! |
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We're looking forward to Give to the Max Day on November 19th! Here are a few ways YOU can help us raise funds and awareness:
Tune in for our Give to the Max Day Mini Session!
Thursday, Nov. 19th, 12:00am-12:30pm
Online at www.centerforirishmusic.org or our Facebook page
Help us celebrate Give to the Max Day with a few tunes from our 2020 Common Tunes Collection:
- Kilmovee / James McMahon’s jigs
- O’Connell’s Trip to Parliament/Mother & Child reels
- Planxty George Brabazon
- Bundle & Go / The Further the Deeper jigs
- Concertina / Plains of Boyle hornpipes
Wear your Center for Irish Music or Minnesota Irish Music Weekend shirt, take a photo of yourself playing at the session and send it to us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org!
Schedule your donation ahead of time!
All gifts made on GiveMN.org from now through November 19th will count towards Give to the Max Day totals!
Spread the Word
Post about Give to the Max Day on social media and encourage your friends to give! Use hashtag #gttmcim.
Create your own fundraiser
Create a personalized fundraising page for Center for Irish Music. Just click on the "fundraise" button at GiveMN.org.
Thank you to our 2020 Give to the Max Day Challenge Fund donors:
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THE CENTER FOR
IRISH MUSIC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Cancelled: Advanced Youth Ensemble Concert |
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Due to logistical complications with COVID-19, we have decided to cancel the Advanced Youth Ensemble planned for Saturday, November 21st.
We hope to offer other opportunities to showcase these incredible young musicians, so stay tuned and mark your calendars for our upcoming Fall Youth Recitals on December 6th and 13th!
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Save the Date for our virtual Fall Youth Recitals and Adult Student Open Mic |
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We invite you to join us for our virtual Youth Recitals and Adult Student Open Mic. We can't wait to see what everyone has been working on this fall!
ADULT STUDENT OPEN MIC
December 4th, 7:00-9:00pm
YOUTH RECITALS
December 6th, 2:00pm & 3:30pm
December 13th, 2:00pm & 3:30pm
Links to view the recitals will be available online at http://centerforirishmusic.org/recitals. Please invite friends and family to join us - the more the merrier! If your child is performing, you will receive a personal link and instructions in your email from Lily Gaetgaeow. Adults students, please watch your email for a link to sign up for an Open Mic time slot! |
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Holiday Wreath Fundraiser |
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Thinking about decorating your house for the holidays? Consider purchasing one of the many wreaths, centerpieces, garlands or trees available through Lynch Creek Farm.
When you use our team link, 15-20% of your purchase will go to support the Center For Irish Music's ensemble program.
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The Center for Irish Music is a 501c3 nonprofit, and we depend on your support to continue passing down the tradition of Irish music and song. Please consider joining us as a volunteer or making a gift to the CIM today!
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This activity is made
possible by the voters of
Minnesota through
a Minnesota State Arts
Board Operating Support
grant, thanks to a
legislative appropriation
from the arts and
cultural heritage fund.
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