Baltimore Irish Arts Center Classes

We just finished our spring workshops. If you would like to be added to an email list to be notified of future workshops, or are seeking a private lesson instructor in flute, tin whistle, fiddle, bodhran, button accordion, banjo, mandolin, guitar, hammered dulcimer or harp, please contact us for recommendations.

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Spring workshops May 10, 17, 31 and June 7 2008

11am-12:30pm

• Classroom Instruction with Accomplished Traditional Irish Musicians
• Fun, Social setting – Meet other Musicians
• All ages welcome
• Convenient central Baltimore location in historic Bolton Hill

Back by popular demand, the Baltimore Irish Arts Center is once again offering small group classes in Traditional Irish Music taught by some of the east coast’s best Irish musicians. This spring session is offered 4 weekends for 1.5 hours each - 11am-12:30pm.

Classes will be offered in the following:

Button Accordion - Billy & Sean McComiskey
Flute/Tin Whistle (beg/int) – Laura Byrne Egan
Banjo/Mandolin – Peter Fitzgerald
Fiddle (Int/Adv) – Jim Eagan
Fiddle (Beg) – Donna Long
Guitar – Andy Thurston (Pat Egan on June 7)
Bodhran – Josh Dukes
Sean-nos Dance - Shannon Dunne - NEW!
Anglo-Irish Song - Peter Brice - NEW!
Anglo-Irish Song will give students the background to approach with confidence the discussion and performance of Anglo-Irish traditional songs. Over four Saturdays, the 1.5 hour discussions will range from the development of technique to the development of style; from the selection of recordings to the selection of repertoire; and from fostering an appreciation for singing to developing a singing philosophy.
Materials: All students should bring water or apple juice (at least a half liter), a recording device of some fidelity, and a pen and paper. Students are also encouraged to bring any songbooks and song recordings they enjoy and/or from which they learn repertoire.

Tuition: $85 if registered by 5/5 ($95 after 5/5)

For more information call 443-629-8699 or email lauraeganflute@gmail.com

Pre-registration is required w/ $40 non-refundable deposit. However If your class is canceled due to lack of response, your deposit will be refunded.

PREREGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS (Registration ahead of time is required!)

By Mail:

Click Here for a registration form (in pdf format) you can print and mail in with a $40 deposit

Online Deposit with credit card using PayPal:

Click button below (include playing level and instrument):

Remaining $45 is due by date of first class on May 10.

If your class is canceled due to lack of response, your deposit will be refunded.

Email Laura Byrne Egan at lauraeganflute@gmail.com or call Laura at 443-629-8699 for more info or with any questions.

Some experience necessary for most classes - Call or email for more info on class levels. It's recommended that complete beginners take private lessons before taking classes.

Call or email for private instruction referrals for the following instruments:

Flute, Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Guitar, Button Accordion, Concertina, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhran, Piano, Harp or Hammered Dulcimer