by Laura | Nov 27, 2017 | Latest News
CIM’s 2016-17 Annual Report CIM Annual Report 2017_final for web_email With a thriving ensemble program and a first-ever trip to the All-Ireland Fleadh, 2016-17 was a transformational year at the Center for Irish Music. Find out what your support made possible...
by Laura | Nov 16, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Scoil Éigse Thanks to community support, 18 students from the Center for Irish Music attended Scoil Éigse tuition-free, spending four full days in music workshops taught by some of Ireland’s master artists. Fiddle is a popular instrument at the Center for Irish...
by Laura | Nov 16, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Making Headlines John Kelly, photographer for the Clare Champion, came to see Center for Irish Music students rehearse for their group competitions in an under-construction classroom on the campus of Coláiste Muire. Minnesota Contingent Makes the News in County Clare...
by Laura | Nov 16, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Sights & Sounds Seeing the sights in County Clare gives CIM students a deeper understanding of Irish music's sense of place “The Cliffs of Moher” is one of the classic jigs that Irish music students come know by heart. But the tune now means a little...
by Laura | Nov 16, 2017 | Latest News, Upcoming Events
UPDATE: A huge thank you to everyone who supported the CIM on Give to the Max Day! Thanks to you, we surpassed our goal and raised $15,900! Help CIM bring in the green on Give to the Max Day, and join us for a special midday trad session at the Celtic Junction Arts...
by Laura | Oct 6, 2017 | About Us
Unsung Heroes CIM’s talented teaching artists take to the stage every year at Éigse, a Gaela celebration, fundraising for high priority needs at our community music school. From the 2015-16 Annual Report Don’t miss CIM’s volunteer appreciation party...
by Aja McCullough Beers | Oct 2, 2017 | Latest News, Teacher Feature
Please join us in welcoming the Center for Irish Music’s newest instructors, Sean Gavin (flute, uilleann pipes and tin whistle) and Kelsey Lutz (fiddle). Sean and Kelsey recently relocated to Minneapolis after Kelsey was accepted to the University of...
by Laura | Aug 11, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Early to Ennis Fleadh-bound Visitors Get a Big Welcome from County Clare While our comrades in St. Paul are gearing up for the Irish Fair of Minnesota this weekend, several CIM families have already landed in Ireland in preparation for the Fleadh Cheoil. Though we’re...
by Norah Rendell | Aug 11, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Keep following us at the Fleadh Thanks to the Irish Gazette for sharing our students’ success at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in May. Starting on Monday, our students will dive into a four-day music immersion at Scoil Eigse. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram...
by Laura | Jul 17, 2017 | About Us
Welcome to the Center for Irish Music’s community blog for students and families! The CIM has so many stories to tell that we have created this blog to share our news with you. From performances around town, news coverage about our instructors, to new tunes and...
