<!-- {start_date}, {start_time} - {end_time} --><!-- {start_date}, {start_time} - {end_time} --> Return to Events Calendar *Online* Wednesdays, September 3-October 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM-8:30 PM | $151 Poetry has always...
This event is open to anyone regardless of skill level; we’ll teach the steps and the dances!
The Center for Irish Music is excited to present a new workshop series: Ceol agus Craic ("Music and Fun"), an immersive afternoon of Irish music learning, listening and playing.
Ceol agus Craic (Key-ohl ah-gus crack) is designed to welcome newcomers to Irish music and provide space for current students to explore something new. There will be two 75-minute workshops and an open session in between (with refreshments).
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa to learn the Fall collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs in this interactive class, designed to introduce children ages birth to five and their families to traditional Irish music. Class sessions emphasize singing, chanting, instrument play, and movement. Each student will receive a beautifully-illustrated songbook and CD on the first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee.
Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.
Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee.
If you need any assistance with discounts, email CIM's Registration Coordinator, Lily Gaetgaeow lgaetgaeow@centerforirishmusic.org.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa to learn the Fall collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs in this interactive class, designed to introduce children ages birth to five and their families to traditional Irish music. Class sessions emphasize singing, chanting, instrument play, and movement. Each student will receive a beautifully-illustrated songbook and CD on the first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee.
Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.
Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee.
If you need any assistance with discounts, email CIM's Registration Coordinator, Lily Gaetgaeow lgaetgaeow@centerforirishmusic.org.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa to learn the Fall collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs in this interactive class, designed to introduce children ages birth to five and their families to traditional Irish music. Class sessions emphasize singing, chanting, instrument play, and movement. Each student will receive a beautifully-illustrated songbook and CD on the first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee.
Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.
Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee.
If you need any assistance with discounts, email CIM's Registration Coordinator, Lily Gaetgaeow lgaetgaeow@centerforirishmusic.org.
*In-Person Class*
Join Alisa to learn the Fall collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs in this interactive class, designed to introduce children ages birth to five and their families to traditional Irish music. Class sessions emphasize singing, chanting, instrument play, and movement. Each student will receive a beautifully-illustrated songbook and CD on the first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee.
Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.
Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee.
If you need any assistance with discounts, email CIM's Registration Coordinator, Lily Gaetgaeow lgaetgaeow@centerforirishmusic.org.
*In-Person Class*
In this drop-off class, children ages five to seven will explore traditional Irish music and learn fundamental music concepts through songs, rhymes, movement, instrument play, and listening exercises. Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate for the first two sessions.
*In-Person Class*
Join fiddler Danny Diamond for a new adult ensemble at CIM, open to students who have not been in an adult ensemble before. This new group will learn tunes from Danny, building up a common repertoire that they enjoy playing together in a mixed group of instruments.
This ensemble is open to melody players (fiddle, flute, accordion, concertina, whistle, uilleann pipes, banjo, mandolin for example) who can play at least 10-15 tunes by ear at a reasonable speed. Accompanists (guitar, bouzouki, bodhrán etc) should have experience accompanying Irish tunes and be able to choose chords if needed. There is room for one or two accompanists in this group (guitar, bouzouki, bodhrán etc), so please contact Lily at lgaetgaeow@centerforirishmusic.org before registering.
Over time, the group may work on developing arrangements, songs, or wherever Danny decides to lead you! Regular private lessons on your principal ensemble instrument are required to be in a CIM ensemble, and generally ensembles run year-round, especially Fall and Spring (summer class depends on student & instructor availability). The first 60 minutes of class time is with the instructor, and the last 30 minutes, the group is self-led.
Reminder: All ensemble students need to take regular private lessons from a CIM instructor to be in a CIM ensemble.
*Online Class*
From his long experience of developing and using the DADGAD guitar tuning playing with great groups such as Skara Brae, Trian, Altan and Fingal and individual greats such as Tommy Peoples, Liz Carroll, James Kelly and Paddy O’Brien, and even Dolly Parton, Dáithí has found DADGAD tuning to be a versatile avenue to interesting and beautiful guitar accompaniment.
In this class he looks forward to providing insights and advice on how to get the most out of your guitar playing through exploring the tuning and guidance for left-hand and right-hand playing.
Join the Center for Irish Music in celebrating this annual day of generosity in Minnesota!
Join us for the annual Youth Ensemble Concert, featuring award-winning musicians from our Advanced Youth Ensemble, and more! Celebrate the beauty and variety that Irish traditional music offers including solos, duets and trios and large ensemble arrangements.
Support the next generation of musicians in our community and invite all of your family and friends!
CIM closed for Thanksgiving Break
Fall Adult Student Open Mic
Join us for our Fall Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Fall Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Fall Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Fall Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Fall Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
The Center for Irish Music is closed for Spring Break
