Spring greetings from the Center for Irish Music,
Thanks to our students and volunteers who spread the joy of Irish across the Twin Cities in March. Why not keep the energy flowing and register for one of four new classes starting this month?
- Celtic Cuties for 0-4 years & caregivers, Fridays 9:30am, 4/12-5/24, $75
- Celtic Cuties for 0-4 years & caregivers, Saturdays 9:30am, 4/13-5/25, $75
- Tin Whistle Troupe introductory class for 6-9 year-olds, Thursdays 6:30-7:00pm, 4/11-5/23, $88
- Irish Myths and Legends with Dáithí Sproule, Mondays 8-9pm, 4/15-5/20, $96
Our students are working hard to prepare for the Midwest Regional Fleadh happening in Chicago on April 26-28, a few weeks earlier than previous years! In the office, we are finalizing registration details for adult, teen and children's programs for the Minnesota Irish Weekend, June 14-16th. We are looking forward to offering tune workshops for all instruments with many of the visiting artists, specific classes on fiddle, accordion, concertina, traditional song, flute, whistle, uilleann pipes and more.
MIM NEWS FLASH! We will be hosting a kick-off reception event on Thursday, June 13th with an interview of the Friel Sisters. Also, we are happy to announce that Mary Vanorny and Seán Gavin will be teaching the Irish Trad Immersion Camp for 9-12 year olds (Friday, June 14th). Seán Gavin will also be teaching a couple of adult flute workshops on the Saturday morning of MIM.
Stay tuned for a MIM-specific email coming soon to announce the opening of registration.
Until then, see you this afternoon from 4:30pm-5:30pm at the St. Anthony Fish Fry, or at Dylan Foley's concert at the Celtic Junction Arts Center this Sunday. There are still tickets available!
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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Try something new this spring with one of our mini classes!
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Celtic Cuties
(Ages 0-4)
Fridays
9:30-10:15 am
April 12-May 24
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Celtic Cuties
(Ages 0-4)
Saturdays
9:30-10:15 am
April 13-May 25
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Tin Whistle Troupe (Ages 6-9)
Thursdays
6:30-7:15 pm
April 11-May 23
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Irish Myths & Legends (Adults)
Mondays
8:00-9:00 pm
April 15-May 20
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Minnesota Irish Music Weekend - June 14-16
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The Friel Sisters
uilleann pipes, fiddle, flute, song
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Christian Stevens
accordion,
concertina
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Brian Miller
guitar, bouzouki
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WORKSHOPS · LECTURES · CONCERT · SESSIONS
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The 11th Annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, presented by the Center for Irish Music, is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, a Great Session Experience and a rare and virtuosic Saturday night concert.
Each of the visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.
Registration information will be announced soon.
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Welcoming Reception
Thursday, June 13th
7:00 pm
Featuring a conversation with the Friel Sisters and Dáithí Sproule followed by tunes and refreshments, across the street at 755 Prior Avenue.
$15
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Great Session Experience
Friday, June 14th
7:00-9:00pm
FREE! Join in the fun as we fill every nook and cranny of the Celtic Junction with tunes and songs.
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Master Artists Concert
Saturday, June 15th
7:30 pm
The signature event of Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, featuring visiting artists.
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CIM Recitals & Adult Student Open Mic Announcement
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Mark your calendars for CIM's Spring Youth Recitals and Adult Student Open Mic! These events are open to the public and are a wonderful way to hear the tunes and songs our students have been working on. After each recital there will be a potluck celebration, so don't forget to bring a potluck item to share!
We always need volunteers at our recitals, so if you're available to help out, please
sign up here
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** Please note: The date of the Adult Student Open Mic has changed! **
*Parents, please connect with your child's instructor(s) directly to confirm which recital your child will performing in. We want to make sure everyone who wants to be is in the program!
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SUNDAY, MAY 12 | 1:00-6:00 PM*
Youth Spring Recitals & Potluck Celebration*
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SATURDAY, MAY 18 | 7:00-9:00 PM
Adult Student Open Mic with emcee Todd Menton
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*Parents, please connect with your child's instructor(s) directly to confirm which recital your child will performing in. We want to make sure everyone who wants to be is in the program!
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IMDA Educational Grant Applications Due April 15th
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The Irish Music and Dance Association is now accepting applications for their Educational Grants to help students of all ages pursue an interest in the traditional arts of Ireland. Grants may be used for classes, fees, travel expenses, equipment purchases or other purpose which supports the applicant's learning. Grant recipients then bring their new skills back to the community by performing at an IMDA event in the Twin Cities. The deadline to apply is April 15th, 2019.
More information is available here
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Dylan Foley in Concert
April 7th at the Celtic Junction Arts Center
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April 7, 2019 | Music at 7:00 pm, doors at 6:30 pm
at the Celtic Junction Arts Center
Don't miss this performance by 4-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion Dylan Foley at the Celtic Junction Arts Center! Dylan Performs, teaches, and adjudicates at festivals and fleadhs on both sides of the Atlantic. A superb performer, he is also committed to passing on the tradition, as it was graciously passed to him, by Rose Flanagan and others. Dylan brings great depth and joy to his solo performances, with his multi-instrumental talents, an occasional song, and sheer good humor.
Tickets are available online here
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Upcoming CIM Student & Instructor Events
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6 | 7:00 PM
The Frothy Band (Mary Vanorny, Tom Klein)
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 | 7:00 PM
The Lost Forty (Brian Miller)
CD Release Concert
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SATURDAY, May 4 | 6:00-10:00 PM
Norah Rendell, Brian Miller & Dáithí Sproule perform at the Celtic Junction 10th Anniversary Celebration & Hooley
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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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