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Canceled CANCELLED: Learning Irish Tunes by Ear

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

*In Person Class*

Are you ready to take the leap and learn a lovely collection of Irish tunes entirely by ear?

This class will be geared towards beginner to early intermediate level students and will include exercises to help you gain a basic understanding of your instrument. The goal is to be able to sit down with your instrument and play any tune you have in your head!

$280

Easy Whistle Tunes for Adults

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

*In-Person Class*

Kate will teach a lovely new whistle tune each week and introduce basic (optional) ornaments such as cuts and rolls. Each class will include some review of previously-learned tunes, so you will see your repertoire build each week.

All budding whistle players who know at least 3 tunes are welcome to join Kate!

Please note that in addition to CIM holidays, this class will not be meet on: February 27, March 26, April 23.

$159

Music of O’Carolan for All Instruments

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

*In-person Class*

Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738) is celebrated today as Ireland’s national composer. CIM harp instructor Chad McAnally is your guide as we explore the music of this beloved Irish harper and bring it to life. Learn some fabulously gorgeous tunes and the remarkable stories behind them. Not just for harpers! Open to all melody instruments.

$53

Listening to the Greats

Online

*Online class*

We derive our inspiration from listening to the greats. In this course Dáithí Sproule will introduce you to a variety of great Irish instrumentalists and singers — and examine the fascinating question of what makes each one great. Dáithí has found it immensely helpful and rewarding when on his musical path he has been fortunate enough be pointed towards a certain musician or singer as worthy of closer listening and learning — he hopes to pass some of that on.

$123

Session Playing

The Center for Irish Music 836 Prior Avenue North, Ste. 400, St. Paul

*In-Person Class*

Are you interested in playing with others in an informal setting, also known as a session, but aren't sure where to start? You are not alone! This class is a great, safe way to experience a weekly session and build your confidence around showing up to other sessions in the future. We will build on your existing repertoire of tunes by learning from each other, while also working on some Twin Cities session classics you can bring to any session around town!

This Spring, we're offering two Session Playing classes. Sign up for one, or both!

This class will focus on melody players, but accompanists are welcome as well!

$123

The Songs of Frank Harte

Online

*Online Class*

No other Irish traditional singer or song collector ever amassed such a large and wide-ranging repertoire as Dublin man Frank Harte (1933-2005). Though renowned for his Dublin street ballads and Napoleonic pieces, he sang all sorts of old songs, always with intimacy, joy and commitment, and left behind his collection of field recordings of as many as 15,000 song performances by other singers. We are lucky that Frank recorded many wonderful albums that are still available, and we will select from these to sing and learn in class.

$123