The Center for Irish Music is seeking a youth drummer to play with our under-15...
The Center for Irish Music is seeking a youth piano player to play with our...
High school senior Katya Roberts, a CIM student since kindergarten—tin whistle, Irish flute, uilleann pipes—said she is honored to receive the annual James M. Curley Memorial Scholarship that funds one full year of weekly music lessons for one student on one instrument.
Since opening our beautifully renovated, expanded space in 2023, we’ve been excited to explore new...
by Brian Miller, CIM Instructor CIM students on their lunch break between classes at Scoil...
What a memorable and action-packed weekend, June 5-8! In our 17th year of hosting the...
Tim 'Fitz' Fitzgerald left us on March 3, 2010. Fitz was an integral part of the Twin Cities Irish community as a musician, artist, craftsman, singer, photographer, and promoter - a modern day Renaissance man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Fitz was involved with Irish Fair Minnesota, the Emerald Society, and the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band. Over the years, Fitz also brought some great music and theater to Kieran’s Irish Pub.
Congratulations to the 45 competitors, both youth and adults, who traveled to Chicago for the 2024 Midwest Fleadh Cheoil, hosted by the Institute for Traditional Irish Music from April 26-28th. Students were joined by CIM instructors Hannah Flowers, Chad McAnally, Todd Menton, Brian Miller, Carmen Pasquerella, Norah Rendell, Mary Vanorny and Kate Wade, as well as countless family members who were there to show their support. We're so proud of the incredible musicianship that our students displayed. Congratulations to everyone who competed!
CIM is truly lucky to have many teachers who dedicate their lives to the love of Irish music, and the mastery of their instruments. One of them is Dáithí Sproule, a deeply respected teacher and musician in the Irish music scene, credited by many as the inspiration for DADGAD guitar playing in Irish music. Dáithí also loves the fiddle. Many students and musicians enjoy his classes, deep curiosity for the tradition, and a lifelong dedication to learning. We are delighted to bring his story to you.
Tim 'Fitz' Fitzgerald left us on March 3, 2010. Fitz was an integral part of the Twin Cities Irish community as a musician, artist, craftsman, singer, photographer, and promoter - a modern day Renaissance man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Fitz was involved with Irish Fair Minnesota, the Emerald Society, and the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band. Over the years, Fitz also brought some great music and theater to Kieran’s Irish Pub.