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Dear friends of the Center for Irish Music,
The renovations at the school are coming along beautifully! We are grateful to our students for their patience as they take lessons and classes amidst the construction. Thanks also to the Celtic Junction Arts Center for loaning us their classroom as we wait for ours to be ready to use. It's not too late to support the CIM's Expansion and Improvement Project! See below for more information, and look for a letter from us in your mailbox coming soon.
It was wonderful to see such a strong showing of CIM students and families at the Altan concerts at the Dakota this past Saturday. We hope to see you at the Celtic Junction Arts Center this Saturday for the Ye Vagabonds in concert (RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards Best Group), and again next Friday for the Iam (Irish Arts Minnesota) Honors event, honoring Tom Klein. CIM is proud to have Tom as one of our piping instructors!
Our ensemble students are working hard to prepare for the Youth Ensemble Holiday Concert on Saturday, November 19th at 3:00pm. If your Saturdays are busy, drop by for a tune with our instructors and staff at the Give to the Max Day session on Thursday, November 17th.
All the best,
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
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SEEKING DRUMMERS & PIANIST FOR YOUTH CÉILÍ BANDS - AUDITIONS ON NOV 13 | |
The Center for Irish Music is seeking youth percussionists and a pianist to play with their youth céilí bands.
Percussionists must fit into one of two age categories: Under 18 on January 1, 2023, or Under 15 on January 1, 2023. In addition, we are seeking a piano accompanist that will be Under 15 on January 1, 2023.
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REGISTER NOW FOR UPCOMING GROUP CLASSES! | |
Register now for late-start fall classes and private lessons at the Center for Irish Music! Fall Term runs through January 29th. View our course catalog for a complete list of classes, or visit our events calendar to see what's coming up next. Keep an eye out for our spring catalog, coming out in early December. | |
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THE IRISH FOLK BOOM OF
THE 60's
Instructor: Dáithí Sproule
Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm
12/1 - 1/19| $83
REGISTER NOW
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ICONIC RECORDINGS OF TRADITIONAL MUSICIANS: DUOS & TRIOS
Instructor: Seán Gavin
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm
1/4 - 1/18 | $50
REGISTER NOW
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YOUTH ENSEMBLE CONCERT
NOVEMBER 19, 3:00 PM
| Join us for the annual Youth Ensemble Holiday Concert, featuring award-winning musicians from our Advanced Youth Ensemble, with an opening set by the Starling Ensemble. The Beginning Ensemble will perform pre-concert music in the lobby, and the Redwing Ensemble will play in the intermission while refreshments are served. Support the next generation of musicians in our community and invite all of your family and friends! LEARN MORE | | |
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GIVE TO THE MAX DAY SESSION
NOVEMBER 17
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Join us on Give to the Max Day for a special lunchtime session from 12:00-1:00pm at the Center for Irish Music!
Don't forget to schedule your donation starting now at givemn.org! Gifts made on GiveMN are eligible for $100,000+ in prize grants through Golden Ticket drawings and "Power Hours". You can also make a tax-deductible donation by mailing a check to our office, or on our website.
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CIM'S EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
MATCHING FUNDS STILL AVAILABLE!
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We are thrilled that so many of you have already stepped forward to support our Expansion & Improvement Project! The first phase of renovations (the new recital hall, classrooms, kitchenette and lobby) are nearing completion. Plans for phase two, an accessible entrance to our new space, are underway, but we still need your help to make it a reality!
We have just $30,000 left to raise, and you can make your tax-deductible gift go even further thanks to a generous match from Kim & Tim Scanlan!
Contact Norah Rendell with questions and for information about naming rights for our new spaces.
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Thank you for helping us make room for the next generation! | |
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ÉIGSE CIM, A GAELA EVENT
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
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Save the date for Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event, the Center for Irish Music's biggest fundraiser of the year, happening on February 25th.
More details and tickets will be available soon, so be sure to watch your inbox for announcements!
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MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND
JUNE 8-11, 2023
| Save the date for the 15th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, presented by the Center for Irish Music! This unique festival pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts. Watch your inbox for artist and program announcements! | |
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% of your purchase will go to support the Center for Irish Music's ensemble program.
Just use this link to place your order online, and your fresh wreaths or garlands will be delivered to your door!
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UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CIM! | |
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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