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Irish Music Workshops in Tulsa – Sep 1 & 2, 2008

turlach — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:47:41 +0000

The members of Slide (Ireland), winners of Irish Music Magazineâ€™s Best Newcomer award in 2001 and the Young Musicwide Award in 2006, have agreed to teach a series of workshops and private lessons in Tulsa on September 1 and 2 during their U.S. tour (which is sponsored in part by Culture Ireland). This is a donâ€™t miss opportunity for musicians interested in learning more about playing Irish music or perfecting their technique. All the band members have significant teaching experience, have been involved in adjudicating competitions, and have arranged and directed groups of musicians.

Monday, Sep 1 is dedicated to workshops:

3:00-4:15pm Fiddle
3:00-4:15pm Whistle

4:30-5:45pm Accompaniment (bouzouki/mandolin/4 string tenor banjo/guitar/bodhran)

6:00-7:15pm Guitar
6:00-7:15pm Flute

7:30-8:45pm Singing
7:30-8:45pm Session Playing

Tuesday, Sep 2 is dedicated to private lessons. To schedule a private lesson, contact Melissa at melissaltatum@yahoo.com or 918.724.8722. Private lessons are $25 for 30 minutes and $40 for an hour

Each workshop is limited to 8 people, so advance registration is strongly encouraged. Please note that these workshops are not beginner workshops – each student is expected to know how to play their instrument. The workshops will be focused on technique and style for playing Irish music. Contact Melissa at melissaltatum@yahoo.com or 918.724.8722 for more information, to register for a workshop, and/or sign up for a private lesson. Please provide your name, contact information, instrument(s) and musical experience. The registration fee for each workshop is $30, with the exception of the Session Playing workshop, which is $15.

All workshops will be held in John Rogers Hall on the University of Tulsa Campus. The location of the private lessons will be announced once the schedule is determined.

Sheehan’s Open House

turlach — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:51:25 +0000

Sheehan’s Irish Imports in Westport had their annual pre-Christmas open house this weekend, and some intrepid students from the Monday night Union Station tinwhistle classes flaunted their new abilities to a small but appreciative audience. Courtesy of Turlach’s photographer wife Katherine, here are the pictures of Randall, Garrett, James, Kat, Erin and Brian leading the way as instructor Turlach marvelled at their courage!

The Irish Festival workshop

turlach — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:58:34 +0000

We have some photographs from this past weekend at the Kansas City Irish Festival. Fiddle instructor Dave Agee joined Turlach for a couple of tunes before heading home for some much needed rest after playing several sets in the sun with Mr Stinky Feet, Jim Cosgrove. After Dave left, Turlach finished the workshop, fiercely promoting the school to a worthy audience.

Music in Atchison

turlach — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:43:16 +0000

The Celtic club up at Benedictine college in Atchison has started a slow session. It’s a great resource for anyone who can’t make it to our lessons, and for any students who want to make the trip. Here’s what John Bunch had to say:

Our session up here in Atchison has started and we have had two good weeks! The attendees are mostly students with little experience in Irish music but lots of energy.

This fall we are starting the open (slow) session at 8:30. We are also running a SLOW SLOW ensemble “class” from 7:30-8:30 for people who do not have any background in the music.

More information about BOTH can be found on our new web page which is where we will post updates on our events (stay tuned for some exciting news about concerts and ceili’s which are in the process of being scheduled).

http://home.earthlink.net/~bc_celticclub

And we are on myspace here:

http://www.myspace.com/bccelticclub

Gaelic weekend in Tulsa Oct 13-14

turlach — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:25:45 +0000

Here’s an opportunity for some enterprising students to broaden their perspective.

We are hoping you can help us spread the word about the Tulsa Gaelic Language and Music Weekend, co-sponsored by The University of Tulsa Music Department, TU Language House and the Tulsa Gaelic Studies Group.

The Weekend, to be held October 13-14 features workshops on Scottish Gaelic, Celtic Song, and Celtic music. Headlining the faculty is Christine Primrose, international recording artist and traditional Gaelic singer.

They have more information on their website and you can also download a brochure/application.