EDUCATION:
Music
Come and engage with traditional instruments and music through our weekly classes for all ages and levels of ability.
Irish Traditional Instruments
Bodhran
The ICC is delighted to run a social and fun Bodhran club for beginners. Improvers are also welcome! Classes are taught by Tad Sargent who is a talented multi instrumentalist.
Please bring your own instrument.
Tutor Tad Sargent
Date 25th September - 4th December (Half term 30th October)
Times Saturdays: 11AM - 12.00PM
Venue Irish Cultural Centre
Cost £110/£100
Backers club
(How to accompany Irish Traditional Music)
with Tad Sargent.
These lessons will cover:
- Basic knowledge of keys played in Irish music
- Colour coded system of learning keys and progressions
- Rhythm techniques and dynamics
- Tune/melody studying from an accompanists perspective
- History of backing styles in traditional Irish music
Instruments that can be covered will be:
- Guitar (DADGAD tuning)
- Bouzouki (GDAD tuning)
- Piano/keyboard
Students will be able to choose an instrument they want to focus on. Except for the piano, they must come in with their own instrument.
Tutor Tad Sargent
Date 25th September - 4th December (Half term 30th October)
Times Saturdays: 10AM - 11.00AM
Venue Irish Cultural Centre
Cost £110/£100
Fiddle Classes
We offer Fiddle tuition on Saturdays. There are morning mixed level sessions from 10am and afternoon mixed level sessions from 12 noon - with an opportunity in both sessions for group practice and playing.
Class times:
Beginner 10am -11am
Intermediate 11am - 12pm
Advanced 12.15pm - 1.15pm
Available from 8 years+.
Tutor Michael Sweeney
Date 25th September - 4th December (Half term 30th October)
Times Saturdays: 10AM - 2.00PM
Venue Irish Cultural Centre
Cost £110 - £130
Whistle Classes (Online)
We offer whistle tuition on Saturdays. There are morning mixed level sessions from 10am and afternoon mixed level sessions from 12 noon - with an opportunity in both sessions for group practice and playing. If you are a complete beginner a ‘D’ whistle is an excellent and inexpensive starting point.
The entire first term of this course will be offered online.
Class times:
Beginner 10am -11am
Intermediate 11am - 12pm
Advanced 12pm - 1pm
Available from 8 years+.
Tutor Jacquelyn Hynes
Date 25th September - 4 December 2021 (Half Term 30th October)
Times Saturdays: 10AM - 2.00PM
Venue Irish Cultural Centre
Cost £110 - £130
Flute Classes (Online)
The ICC are pleased to offer a online class in flute tuition. There are opportunities in these sessions for group practice and playing. We encourage anyone interested in learning a new skill to join.
Classes are suitable for adults and children aged 8+.
The entire first term of this class will be offered online.
Tutor Jacquelyn Hynes
Date 25th September - 4th December 2021 (Half term 30th October)
Times Saturdays: 1.00PM- 2.00PM
Venue Online
Cost £120/£110
Banjo & Mandolin
The ICC are pleased to offer a group learning class in banjo and mandolin tuition. There are opportunities in these sessions for group practice and playing. We encourage anyone interested in learning a new skill to join.
Classes are suitable for adults and children aged 8+.
Tutor Mick O'Connor
Date 25th September - 4th December 2021 (Half term 30th October)
Times Saturdays: 11.00AM- 1.00PM
Venue Irish Cultural Centre
Cost £120/£110
Singing
Our singing classes focus on the harmony of group singing using Irish songs and ballads. If you are interested in finding out how to use your voice safely as a singer and explore your musicality, this is the class for you. It is also a great way to meet people and there will be lots of public performance opportunities!
Tutor Sheila Moylan
Date 21st September - 30th November (Half term 26th October)
Times Tuesdays: 7.00PM - 9.00PM
Venue Irish Cultural Centre
Cost £110
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