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Dear Center for Irish Music supporters,
I hope you were able to get out to enjoy some of the incredible live music happening during the St. Patrick’s Day season. Thanks to all of our students and instructors for representing the CIM community with performances at the Landmark Center, Mall of America, Celtic Junction Arts Center, Waldmann Brewery, Claddagh Coffee and assisted living facilities across the metro area.
This month, we are sad to see Irish On Grand close after 35 years in the business of selling Irish clothing, gifts, food, and jewelry. We are also announcing the departure of long-time CIM staff member Aja McCullough who has gone on to a new job opportunity.
The 17th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is coming soon, on June 5-8th! Event and concert tickets are on sale and registration for the youth programs has just opened. Stay tuned for adult workshop details & registration information coming in a couple of weeks.
All the best,
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
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THANK YOU, AJA!
After nine years of service, Aja McCullough is moving on to a new opportunity as Database & Member Services Manager at Living at Home.
As CIM's Communications Coordinator (and previously in events), Aja’s vision and dedication, combined with exceptional skills in photography, graphic design, website, and database management, have made a huge positive impact on CIM’s organizational capacity.
Aja, we will miss you greatly! We wish you the best in your new job, and in your music career. See you at the sessions!
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WELCOME BECKY BOLLINGER
NEW CIM BOARD MEMBER
Join us in welcoming Becky Bollinger to the Center for Irish Music Board of Directors!
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THE IRISH FOLK BOOM
OF THE 60s
ONLINE CLASS STARTING APRIL 17
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The 1960s were an amazing era for growth in Irish music, with the development of new ways of presenting and arranging the music and the incredible popularity of folk and traditional music among the general public — an era that laid the foundations for everything that has come since.
Join Dáithí Sproule for this exciting course starting April 17th.
| | | CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS | | |
Summer is a great time to explore a new extra-curricular activity! The Center for Irish Music has several summer offerings for children going into grades 1-6. These camps are open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)!
Check out the Youth Summer Camps page on our registration website for details and contact admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions regarding programming or placement.
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IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP
Full-Day Summer Camp
July 14-18
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-3:00 pm
FULL - join the waitlist!
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IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP
Half-Day Summer Camp
July 21-25
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-12:00 pm
10 spots left!
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INTRO TO IRISH HARP
Half-Day Summer Camp
July 7-11
Monday-Friday
9:30 am-12:30 pm
9 spots left!
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IRISH FIDDLE FOR VIOLINISTS
Half-Day Summer Camp
July 7-11
Monday-Friday
9:30 am-12:30 pm
6 spots left!
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MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND:
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS!
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Join us for the 17th 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.
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.
Register now for MIM Youth Programs! Advanced Teen Program | Trad Immersion Camps
Adult workshops will be open soon.
Bookmark www.centerforirishmusic.org/mim and watch your inbox for updates!
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IRISH ARTS MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL GRANT
APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 15
| Irish Arts Minnesota offers merit-based educational grants to help students of any age pursue their interest in the traditional arts of Ireland, helping people who love Irish music, dance, visual arts, language, or storytelling to continue their studies, move to the next level of mastery, and share their interests with others. | | | | | |
BREEN, MURRAY, AND RYNNE CONCERT
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
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On Friday, April 4th Tara Breen (fiddle), Jim Murray (guitar) and Pádraig Rynne (concertina) are playing a concert at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Tara Breen performs regularly with Nuala Kennedy, Jim Murray is a fabulous modern-style accompanist (recorded with Sharon Shannon & Michael McGoldrick) and Páraig Rynne is an excellent concertina player.
Concert: 7:30pm in the Celtic Junction Arts Center main performance hall
Advance tickets: $20 | Under 18 are free
| | | SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING TERM RECITALS | |
Mark your calendars for CIM's Spring Term Recitals and Adult Student Open Mic, taking place in the Celtic Junction Arts Center's Main Performance Studio.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
7:00-9:00pm - Adult Student Open Mic
SATURDAY, MAY 17
2:00-3:00 pm - Spring Youth Recital 1
3:30-4:30 pm - Spring Youth Recital 2
SUNDAY, MAY 18
12:30-1:30 pm - Spring Youth Recital 3
2:00-3:00 pm - Spring Youth Recital 4
3:30-4:30 pm - Spring Youth Recital 5
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UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Parentheses indicate CIM instructors, students or staff members performing with a group
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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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