REGISTER TODAY FOR SUMMER TERM!

Starting June 13th and running through August 28th

Join us for Summer Term at the Center for Irish Music! We offer group classes and private lessons both in person and virtually.


Generally, all ensembles and children's group classes are meeting in person, whereas other adult group classes are meeting online where they are safe and accessible to students anywhere in the world.


We are offering Celtic Cuties (ages 6 months - 5 years) in person. We will require vaccination and masks for eligible attendees (caregivers), and limit class sizes.

REGISTER NOW!

PRIVATE LESSONS

We offer private lessons both online and in-person!

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Interested in private lessons on any of the 16 instruments we teach, including song in English or Irish?


Check our the private lessons page on our website. Email Lily Gaetgaeow to enroll. 


Current students, please confirm that you would like to continue your lessons at the same time/same instructor by sending an email to Lily! Thank you!


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.

INTRODUCTORY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

Celtic Cuties and Intro to Tin Whistle will meet in person at the Center for Irish Music. Irish Musical Storytime will meet in Newell Park.

Celtic Cuties 

(Ages 6 months-5 years)

Instructor: Alisa Mee

Friday, 9:30-10:15am

OR 10:30-11:15am

6/24 - 7/15 | $50

Intro to Tin Whistle for Kids (Ages 5-8 years)

Instructor: Iain Dove McAfee

Thursday, 4:45-5:30pm

6/15 - 8/17 | $113

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Irish Musical Storytime (All Ages)

Instructor: Alisa Mee

Saturday, 9:30-10:15am

6/18 & 7/15 | FREE


ADULT GROUP CLASSES

These classes will meet online via Zoom.

Common Tunes Session Online

Instructor: Mary Vanorny

Wednesday, 7:15-8:15pm

7/6 - 7/27 | $32

ALL AGES WELCOME!

Learning to Play Together

Instructor: Sean Egan

Monday, 7:00-8:00pm

6/13 - 8/15 | $149

Irish Pub Songs

Instructor: Todd Menton

Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm

7/5 - 8/16 | $116

Irish Myths & Legends

Instructor: Dáithí Sproule

Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm

6/16 - 8/11| $116

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Tin Whistle Tunes

Instructor: Seán Gavin

Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm

7/27 - 8/17 | $116

Registration open soon!


ADULT ENSEMBLES**

Adult ensembles will meet in person. Current ensemble students, we assume you'll continue in the Summer! If you'd like to opt out, please email Lily.

An Luan Ensemble

Instructor: Brian Miller

Thursday, 7:15-8:45pm

5/7 | $105

Open Sky Ensemble

Instructor: Brian Miller

Monday, 6:30-8:00pm

6/13 - 8/15 | $105

Uisce Gorm Ensemble

Instructor: Dáithí Sproule

Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm

6/14 - 8/17 | $123




YOUTH ENSEMBLES**

Youth ensembles will meet in person. We assume you'll continue in the Summer! If you'd like to opt out, please email Lily.

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Advanced Youth Ensemble (Ages 12-18)

Instructor: Norah Rendell & Mary Vanorny

Wednesday, 4:45-6:15pm

6/22 - 8/10 | $160

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Intermediate Ensemble, Redwing & Osprey (Ages 10-14)

Instructor: Mary Vanorny & Hannah Flowers

Tuesday, 5:00-6:00pm

                        6/14 - 7/26 | $126

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Wren Intermediate Ensemble (Ages 14-18)

Instructor: Iain Dove McAfee

Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm

6/15 - 8/17 | $162

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Beginning Ensemble

Instructor: Brian Miller

Thursday, 4:45-5:30pm

6/30 - 7/28 | $63

**Ensemble members are required to take private lessons from a CIM instructor. See more information on adult or youth ensembles on the CIM registration site. Our youth and adult ensembles are open to new members. Contact us at [email protected] with questions.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP

This workshop will meet online via Zoom. 

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Basic Steps to Improve Your Rhythm

Instructor: Danielle Enblom

Saturday,10am-12pm

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MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND, JUNE 9-12

Happening in person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center

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Join us for Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts! Registration is now open for the Irish Trad Immersion Camp and Teen Program, and will be open soon for adult programs.

Learn more at www.centerforirishmusic.org/mim.

MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND PROGRAMS

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Irish Trad Immersion Camp (Age 9-12)

June 11-12

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Intermediate & Advanced Teen Program (Age 12-19)

June 10-12

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Adult Workshops, Lectures & Interviews

June 11-12

PUBLIC EVENTS (ALL ARE WELCOME!)

Kickoff Reception: June 9, 7pm at Urban Growler Brewing

Great Session Experience: June 10, 7pm at the Celtic Junction

Teen Trad Showcase: June 11, 4:45-5:30pm

Master Artist Concert: June 11, 7:30pm at the Celtic Junction

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

Tuesday, May 17: Financial Aid Applications due for Summer Term and Minnesota Irish Music Weekend


Monday, May 23: Registration deadline for returning students to keep their lesson times. 


Saturday, May 28: Registration deadline for group classes and ensembles

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 17

Financial aid is available for classes, private lessons, and Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, and we encourage you to apply! Applications are available online here, and are due on May 17th. Please email Lily Gaetgaeow with questions.

COVID-19 POLICIES

COVID-19 In-Person Lesson Policy: Fully vaccinated youths and adults have the option to take private lessons in-person, depending on instructor availability & preference. Youths not yet eligible for vaccination may have the option of in-person lessons or ensembles, pending permission from instructors, parents/guardians and admin. Please see our policies page and read through our COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for more details.

The CIM is a community music school dedicated to handing down the tradition of Irish music through private lessons, group classes, and ensembles.
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