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Designed as a follow-up to Intro to Irish music, this class takes a closer look at the rich layers of the tradition. Topics include a historical background, the culture of Irish sessions and etiquette, tune types beyond common dance tunes, regional stylistic variations, and a deeper look at influential traditional and contemporary artists, Prior attendance in Intro to Irish Music is recommended, but not required.

In this workshop, Nicolas will give some background on this elusive tune type. He will discuss the history and origins, including speculation on the relationship to the other tune rhythms and genres of traditional music. Most importantly, he will describe how to differentiate them from slip jigs and other tune types, play some recorded examples, and teach one or two uncommon hop jigs.

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DADGAD Tuning

Right Hand and Rhythms

A hands on learning session focused on flue and tin whistle players. Learn several tunes by ear while developing tone, breath control and ornamentation techniques unique to Irish wind playing. We will also explore how to shape your own musical expression within each tune. Intermediate proficiency on flute or tin whistle required.

This is a beginner class. Must provide your own bodhran, or make prior arrangements with SLIA to borrow one.

We will go straight from the parade!

This is a beginner class. Must provide your own bodhran, or make prior arrangements with SLIA to borrow one.

This is a beginner class. Must provide your own bodhran, or make prior arrangements with SLIA to borrow one.

The history of the uilleann pipes (whih were originally alled the union pipes) is fascinating, and not entirely clear, but this lecture will give an overview of the development of this strange and unlikely instrument. Recordings, photos, biographies of important pipe makers, and the various things this instrument has been called will be included. And don't worry, we'll get to where they go the name "uilleann!"

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In this workshop you'll learn ways to maximize your practice time in order to get more done in less time. Brenda will be giving tips on how to learn more efficiently - tips she's gathered over her 30+ years of teaching traditional Irish music. By the end of the workshop you'll have tools to help you learn more efficiently.

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Friday night: Duets and Trios
Saturday day: Solos
Saturday night: Groups and bands
Sunday: Dancing