SUMMER 2026 COURSE CATALOG

Summer term runs from June 8-August 16.

Register now for private lessons, group classes, and ensembles.


The Center for Irish Music offers both in-person and virtual programming.

CELTIC CUTIES & YOUTH ENSEMBLES

Celtic Cuties: Summer

with Alisa Mee

Wednesdays, 6/3-7/8

9:30-10:15am | $106

10:30-11:15am | $106

Summer Intermediate Ensemble

with Norah Rendell & Morien McBurnie

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm

6/18-7/30 | $124

Summer Advanced & Alumni Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30pm

6/17-8/5 | $91

ADULT CLASSES

Session Playing

with Dáithí Sproule

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

6/16-8/11 | $170

Reading Northern Irish Poets

with Dáithí Sproule

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm | Online

6/17-8/12 | $170

ADULT ENSEMBLES

Current students, we assume you'll continue in the summer!

If you'd like to opt out, please email Lily.

Open Sky Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm

6/8-8/10 | $183

An Luan Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm

6/10-8/5 | $160

**Ensemble members are required to take private lessons from a CIM instructor. See the course descriptions for more details or contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

PRIVATE LESSONS

We offer private lessons both online and in-person

Current Private Lesson Students: Please submit a Pre-Registration form for each returning CIM student in your household. Lily will get back to you to confirm your schedule. Thank you for helping us cut down on Lily's inbox!

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New & Prospective Students: Interested in private lessons on any of the 16 instruments we teach, including song in English or Irish? Check out the private lessons page on our website and submit a lesson inquiry form.


Don't have an instrument? No problem. Contact us to see if we have one available for rent. Click here to learn more about our affordable instrument rental program.


MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND

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 1-12. These camps are open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)! Click here for more details and to register. Contact admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

IRISH FIDDLE FOR VIOLINISTS

Half-Day Summer Camp

with Mary Vanorny


July 6-10 (M-F)

9:30am-12:30pm

For children going into grades 3-8

5 spots left!

INTRO TO IRISH HARP

Half-Day Summer Camp

with Hannah Flowers


July 6-10 (M-F)

9:30am-12:30pm

For children going into grades 2-7

5 spots left!



IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP

Half-Day Summer Camp

with Adrienne O'Shea


July 27-31 (M-F)

9:00am-12:00pm

For children going into grades 1-6

6 spots left!


IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP

Full-Day Summer Camp


July 13-17 (M-F)

9:00am-3:00pm

For children going into grades 1-6

1 spot left!




IRISH FEST

PERFORMANCE CAMP

Half-Day Summer Camp

for current CIM students


August 3-7 (M-Th + Friday Performance)

9:30am-1:30pm

For children going into grades 4-12

8 spots left!

IRISH FIDDLE BOOT CAMP

Half-Day Summer Camp

with Mary Vanorny

for current CIM students



August 3-6 (M-Th)

1:45-3:45pm | 2 Parts

For children ages 6-18


Lots of spots left!



FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE

APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 15TH

Financial aid is available for classes and private lessons at the Center for Irish Music. The deadline to apply for financial aid for Summer Term is Friday, May 15th.


Visit www.centerforirishmusic.org/financial-aid/ for more information and to download the financial aid application.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Monday, May 18th: Registration deadline for returning students to keep private lesson times for Summer Term


Friday, May 22nd: Registration Deadline for Group Classes & Family Discount

The Center for Irish Music (CIM) is a 501c3 non-profit music school located in St. Paul’s Hamline Midway neighborhood at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, the CIM's 26 teaching artists serve 430 students each year -- with culturally-unique, year-round music instruction for students of all ages.

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