Irish Music School » Announcements http://kctradschool.com/news Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:20:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Whistle classes restart. http://kctradschool.com/news/2008/04/07/whistle-classes-restart/ http://kctradschool.com/news/2008/04/07/whistle-classes-restart/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:50:39 +0000 turlach http://kctradschool.com/news/2008/04/07/whistle-classes-restart/ After a longer than expected break, a bunch of intrepid students started or continued on their path to whistle mastery at the weekly classes in Unions Station tonight. There are still places available in the classes, so, if you’re a last minute person like me then call or email and we’ll get you fixed up!

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KC SCHOOL OF IRISH MUSIC
TINWHISTLE CLASSES RESUME AT UNION STATION
MONDAY SEP 17TH

The tinwhistle is the simplest and least expensive instrument in Irish music, yet capable of producing exceptional music in the hands of a master. The fingering system is straightforward and it is small and portable, making it the perfect instrument for children and beginners.

Instructor Turlach Boylan grew up on a farm in County Derry, the oldest of seven children. He began playing Irish music in earnest on the flute at the age of 16 studying with County Antrim flute master John Kennedy. Turlach has lived in the US since 1989, and toured extensively with the traditional band Glen Road, performing for audiences of all ages.

A reviewer for Dirty Linen, the premier American Folk magazine described a track from Turlach’s album Shame The Devil as ‘probably the best recording of tinwhistle music I have ever heard’ In addition to flute and whistle Turlach plays Irish music on banjo and mandolin.

Monday night tin whistle classes begin in September 2007 at the Irish Cultural Center & Museum in Union Station. The plans are to hold two group classes; One for beginners, the other for returning students.

You will need:
- A tin whistle in the key of D.
- To be 8 years or older.
- Parental consent if 16 or under.
- To commit to 10 weeks of classes.

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