April greetings from the Center for Irish Music!
I hope you had a chance to enjoy some tunes during the St. Patrick's Day season. For the first time in two years, touring artists were traveling again and we were fortunate to have Lunasa, Cherish the Ladies, Danú and We Banjo 3 all here in one month.
Instructors and students alike are full of energy after their own live performances at the Landmark Center and venues across town. So, with a skip in our step, we are transitioning into "Fleadh mode" as we look prepare for the Midwest Fleadh in St. Louis, May 13-15.
Congratulations to Dáithí Sproule for winning a Gradam Ceoil award from TG4 with Skara Brae. CIM is extremely fortunate to have had Dáithí on our teaching staff for over a decade. His steadfast support of our mission and his generosity of knowledge and spirit have contributed greatly to our local community. It is very exciting to see Dáithí recognized back home in Ireland with this prestigious award. Read more below.
The artist line-up for the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend (June 9-12) is coming together. A list of programs is available here. This year, the MIM events and workshops will be happening in-person at the Celtic Junction, with a smaller program of virtual offerings, including a live broadcast of the Saturday night concert.
Summer camps are filling up quickly, so be sure to register for those asap. A full roster of summer classes and ensembles will be announced soon.
I look forward to seeing you at one of the Irish Arts Week events this month.
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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In person at the Center for Irish Music
Instructor: Norah Rendell
Thursdays from 5:00-5:30pm
April 14 - May 26 | $99
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In person at the Center for Irish Music Instructor: Norah Rendell
Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00pm
April 26 - May 24 | $66
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IRISH MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS AT THE CIM
REGISTER BY APRIL 8 FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
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We are excited to offer two summer camps for kids going into grades 1-3 and 4-6 during the week of July 18th-22nd!
At Irish Music & Arts summer camp, kids will meet new Irish music friends, and gather each day to learn songs, try Irish instruments, listen to stories, do arts & crafts, and learn some myths and legends. Camp will also include dance and sports at Newell Park. Instructors will be both senior CIM staff and advanced CIM students.
Summer camps are open to all, whether you already play Irish music or not. We will have instruments available to try throughout the week and demonstrations by professional musicians each day! Campers should bring lunch and one snack each day.
Sibling Discount: Additional siblings can register for 5% off through May 28.
Early Bird Registration: Register by April 8 and take $50 off your tuition! All discounts are automatically applied to your invoice.
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(Ages 6-8)
July 18-22, 9:00am-3:00pm | $249
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(Ages 9-11)
July 18-22, 9:00am-3:00pm | $249
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SKARA BRAE WINS TG4 MUSIC GROUP AWARD |
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Congratulations to CIM instructor, Dáithí Sproule for being awarded a prestigious Gradam Ceoil award!
The annual Gradam Ceoil Awards, also known as ‘the Oscars of traditional music’, pay homage to musicians who have advanced, strengthened, and preserved traditional music in Ireland.
Dáithí’s band, Skara Brae (with Micheál Ó Dhomhnaill, Tríona and Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill), has received the award for Grúpa Ceoil / Music Group. Read more about the 2022 awardees and purchase tickets to tune in on Sunday, April 18th at 3:30pm CST, broadcast live on TG4 from the National Concert Hall in Dublin.
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ANAMCHAIRDE REVISITED
A CONCERT COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARMAGH & ST. PAUL
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
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Join us for this concert collaboration between Armagh, St. Paul and Lac Courte Oreilles.
Featured musicians include Traditional Arts Partnership (TAP) in Armagh, the Sullivan Squad, Dáithí Sproule, and musicians from the Center for Irish Music.
More information about the musicians traveling to Minnesota for a cultural visit is coming soon. For now, you can see their bios on the Aonach Mhacha website.
R ead more about the concert and purchase tickets through the Celtic Junction Arts Center here.
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DUOS & TRIOS NIGHT
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
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CIM is hosting an open mic night for Duos & Trios! Grab a friend or two and perform a selection on stage at the Celtic Junction. This event is open to our whole CIM family.
Sign up here to share your latest tune set, or song with a supportive community.
(Fleadh competitors should sign up by Friday, April 8th. After that, anyone from our CIM community is welcome to sign up!)
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MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND
JUNE 9-12, 2022
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Join the Center for Irish Music for Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, June 9-12!
The Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts.
Each of our 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. We will have a teen program, children's program and adult workshops again this year.
Stay tuned for artist and programming announcements, coming soon!
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APPLY FOR AN IMDA EDUCATIONAL GRANT BY APRIL 15 |
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Apply today for an educational grant from the Irish Music and Dance Association!
These merit-based grants help students of all ages pursue an interest in the traditional arts of Ireland. Grants may be used for classes, fees, travel expenses, instrument purchases, and more.
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UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS |
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APRIL 4 - APRIL 10
CIM Closed for Spring Break
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 | 6:00-9:00 PM
Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
APRIL 18 - MAY 1
Irish Arts Week
APRIL 23 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Practice Fleadh
APRIL 29 | 7:00 PM
Duets & Trios Night
MAY 6 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Spring Adult Student Open Mic
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MAY 8 | 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM
Spring Youth Recitals
MAY 13 - MAY 15
Midwest Fleadh
MAY 17
Financial Aid Deadline for Summer Term
MAY 22 | 11:00 AM
Advanced Youth Ensemble Auditions
MAY 22 | 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM
Spring Youth Recitals
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CIM! |
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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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