Intro to Playing in Traditional Irish Sessions with Heather Lewin

• Winter/Spring 2025 Dates: Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 through April 30, 2025.
• Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Central Time
• Location: CelticMKE Center, 1532 N Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213
• Cost: $20 per class for registered IFSM students; $25 per class non-registration (enroll online)
• Focus: Melody players (accompanists welcome)
• Level: Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (students should already have five to ten Irish tunes in their repertoire)
   

Join Us for Intro to Playing in Traditional Irish Sessions with Heather Lewin! 

Are you passionate about Irish music? Do you want to dive deeper into the vibrant world of traditional Irish sessions?  Look no further!

Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music is thrilled to present an exclusive workshop “Intro to Playing in Traditional Irish Sessions.” Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious advanced beginner, this workshop is perfect for Irish music players with an existing repertoire of tunes who are eager to explore the rich heritage of participating in Irish sessions. In this class you'll learn how Irish sessions function, how to find or start the right session for your ability, common session "etiquette", how to build sets of tunes, and we’ll explore some common session tune sets.
 

What to Expect:
 

• Interactive Sessions: Bring your instrument and join in! 
• Cultural Insights: Discover the history and significance of Irish sessions in a fun and engaging way.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow Irish music students and expand your musical community.
• Register Now!  
• Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of Irish music.

Note: Cancelation and Absence policy for group classes applies (https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com/Policies.htm).

Use our Enrollment form to register for the class: select "Class: Intro to Playing in Traditional Irish Sessions" in the Instrument dropdown and "Heather Lewin" for the Instructor. Sign up for the class by Friday, January 3, 2025!

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