Greetings from the Center for Irish Music,
As a CIM supporter, you know that the Center for Irish Music is at the heart of the Twin Cities’ vibrant Irish cultural scene. We are inspired by your support and wish to share this year’s success with you as we work together in
handing down the tradition
with joy, enthusiasm and integrity.
Did you know that 30% of the music school's operating funds come from tax-deductible donations and grants?
In 2018-19, your support made it possible for the Center for Irish Music to:
- Reach 347 individual students with year-round private lessons, group classes and Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, while creating meaningful work for 22 local teaching artists.
- Put hard-to-find Irish instruments such as uilleann pipes, harps and accordions in the hands of 29 students through our affordable in-house instrument rental program.
- Provide more than $5,000 in financial aid, expanding access to CIM’s programs for all students.
- Share the joy of playing together with 9 CIM ensemble groups, bringing Irish music into the community with 55 performances that reached more than 10,000 people.
- Support the Celtic Junction Arts Center by being a reliable, long term tenant with a shared vision for a vibrant Irish arts scene in Minnesota.
We hope you choose to support CIM again this year as we celebrate Give to the Max Day, the kick-off to our annual fall drive. Thanks to our generous supporters, our
Challenge Fund is at $1,000 and growing
! To make a contribution, visit
GiveMN.org
and search for Center for Irish Music.
Today is the first day to schedule your donation, and
g
ifts of any size make a difference.
If you’d prefer to put more of your money behind our music education programs and avoid extra fees from GiveMN, visit
our online donation page
.
Finally, be sure to
join us for the
Advanced Youth Ensemble Concert
on November 23rd, 3:00-5:00pm, featuring many of our students who recently competed and studied at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda.
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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Late-Start Fall Class: Irish Poetry in Translation
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Tuesdays from 8-9pm | Dec. 3 - Jan. 14 | $80
Poetry has always been central to Irish culture, from the earliest surviving examples—dating from as early as the 6th century—to today. The focus of this series of classes will be Irish language poetry from the 16th century up to now. The group will read and discuss a variety of wonderful examples of our rich tradition in translation, and Dáithí looks forward to students bringing their own particular interests and loves to the conversation.
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Join us in person on November 14th for Give to the Max Day!
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We're looking forward to Give to the Max Day on November 14th! Here are a few ways YOU can help us raise funds and awareness:
Schedule your donation ahead of time!
All gifts made on
GiveMN.org from now through November 14th 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 CIM. Just click on the "fundraise" button at
GiveMN.org.
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Join us for tea and tunes!
Help us celebrate Give to the Max Day with a free-wheeling session and piping hot tea! Bring your instrument and lunch and enjoy the tunes over a cuppa.
When: Thursday, Nov. 14th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Where: The Center for Irish Music at the Celtic Junction
What: Musicians & listeners are welcome to bring their lunches and join us for a lunchtime session! Hot tea will be served by CIM volunteers.
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Advanced Youth Ensemble Concert
November 23, 3:00-5:00pm at the Celtic Junction Arts Center
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This exciting lineup of young musicians includes banjo, fiddle, button accordion, flute, whistle, piano, guitar and singing. They've been working for the past few months on a variety of new material and this concert will feature the best of what these young musicians have to offer. Full group arrangements will be mixed with solos, duos and trios in what promises to be a magical afternoon of traditional Irish music.
Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family, and are
available online now! All proceeds support the Center for Irish Music, a nonprofit community music school.
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Get Your CIM Gear for the Holidays!
Orders due on November 20th
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Show your school spirit by ordering Center for Irish Music logowear, now available for the holidays!
We are excited to offer some great items as part of our fall logowear merchandise sale.
If you would like to receive your item(s) before the holidays, those orders and payment need to be received by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 20th. Orders will be available for pick-up the week of December 16th.
Watch your email for more information and a link to our online order form!
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Éigse CIM Planning Committee
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Advanced Youth Ensemble Concert
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Fall Youth Recitals & Adult Open Mic
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Vote for us through Target Circle
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Vote for Center Irish Music with Target Circle!
The more votes the CIM gets between now and January 5th, the more $$$ we will receive from Target's community giving program.
You can vote for the Center for Irish Music as your nonprofit of choice with each shopping trip. You will also get 1% back on every purchase with a Target Circle account.
Sign up for the Target Circle program (the new version of Cartwheel). Download the app and/or
create an account here. If you already have an account, simply log in and go from there. Every little bit helps the CIM to offer high quality Irish music programs. Thank you!
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Upcoming CIM Student & Instructor Events
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THURSDAY, NOV. 14 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Give to the Max Day Lunchtime Session
FRIDAY, NOV. 15 | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Bad Neighbors Rhythm Project Preview
Danielle Enblom, Anna Colliton & Norah Rendell
SATURDAY, NOV. 16 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM The McNordiques (Tom Klein)
SATURDAY, NOV. 23 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Advanced Youth Ensemble Concert
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SATURDAY, NOV. 30 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Open Sky & Young Adult Ensembles
Midway Holiday Pop-Up Shop
FRIDAY, DEC. 6 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Adult Student Open Mic
SUNDAY, DEC. 8 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Youth Recitals
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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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We have a new mailing address!
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The Center for Irish Music has a new mailing address, which now includes a suite number. Our updated address is: 836 Prior Avenue North, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55104
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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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