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O'Carolan Summer School 2009 Keadue, County Roscommon, Ireland Sun July 26th - Sat Aug 1st 2009 Classes daily from 9.30am to 1pm Summer School The O'Carolan Summer School in traditional Irish Music, Singing, Set Dancing and Sean Nós Dancing precedes the Festival from July 31st to Aug 3rd. There are daily Tutorials, Workshops & Lectures. The Summer School now offers a very comprehensive range of tuition in instrumental music, traditional singing and dance. Ireland's top musicians are already booked as teachers for the various classes. Fees Classes daily from 9.00am - Fee Adults euro60 for week. This fee includes classes / workshops and lectures - Ceili and Concert not included. Tutors for Summer School 2009 Harp: Grainne Hambly, Sorcha Rooney, Seans Davey Flute: Michael Hurley, Michael McNamara Bodhrán: Junior Davey Button Accordian: John Regan Banjo: Colm Greene Tin Whistle: Padraig Sweeney, Lorraine Sweeney Fiddle: Lorraine Hickey Concertina: Bernie Geraghty Piano Accordian: Joanna Lee Traditional Singing: Mai Hernon Uilleann Pipes: Kevin Rowsome Set Dancing: Roisin & Padraig McEneaney Sean Nós Dancing: Padraig Ó Hoibicín   This list is subject to confirmation Monday July 27th 9.00am: Enrolment for all classes in St Ronan's Hall 9.30am - 1pm: Classes 4.30pm: Sean Nós Dancing Class. Tutor Padraig O'Hoibicín Tuesday July 28th 9.30am - 1pm: Classes 2.30pm: Lecture 3.30pm: Sean Nós Dancing Class. Tutor Padraig O'Hoibicín 9.00pm: Céili with O'Carolan Country Céili Band Wednesday July 29th 9.30am: Classes 2.30pm: Music Competitions Under 16 yrs Tin Whistle Competition for Trophy Under 16 yrs Fiddle Competition for Michael Cullen Perpetual Cup, presented by the Purcell Family, Crossna Under 18 yrs Flute & Tin Whistle Competition for Packie Bruen Perpetual Cup, donated by George Bruen Ballad Competition (open) for Josie McDermott Perpetual Cup, donated by the late Josie MacDermott. Two songs of competitor's own choice. 4.30pm: Sean Nós Dancing Class. Tutor Padraig O'Hoibicín 8.00pm: Harp Reictal in Kilronan Castle with Ireland's top harpers Grainne Hambly, Seana Davey and Kim Fleming Thursday July 30th 9.30am: Classes 2.30pm: Youth Recital 4.30pm: Sean Nós Dancing Class. Tutor Padraig O'Hoibicín 8.30pm: Traditional Concert featuring School Tutors and visitors Grainne Hambly, Seana Davey, Kim Fleming, Michael Hurley, Michael McNamara, Junior Davey, John Regan, Colm Greene, Mai Hernon, Padraig Sweeney, Lorraine Sweeney, Lorraine Hickey, Mossie Martin, Charles O'Connor, Bernie Geraghty, Kevin Rowsome, Padraig O'Hoibicin, Roisin & Padraig McEneany MC Eugene Murphy Friday July 31st 9.30am: Classes 4.30pm: Sean Nós Dancing Class. Tutor Padraig O'Hoibicín 10pm: Céili with Matt Cunningham Saturday Aug 1st 10.30am: Harp Workshop 10.30am: Set Dancing Workshop Note: Informal Music Sessions by local & visiting students each day during the Summer School at 4.30pm Informal Music Sessions and Set-Dancing in Pubs during the Summer School

For further Information Contact: Margaret Grimes +353 (0) 71 96 47247 Margaret Kelly +353 (0) 71 96 47181 Paraic Noone +353 (0) 71 96 47204 Joan Noone +353 (0) 71 96 47284 E-mail: ocarolan@eircom.net    | Harp Festival & Summer School | | Classes | Harp Competitions | Photos --> | Photos1 | Photos2 | The Village of Keadue     [an error occurred while processing this directive]

O'Carolan Summer School, Keadue, County Roscommon, Ireland