FALL TERM COURSE CATALOG

Fall term runs from September 3 - January 26

Register now for private lessons, group classes, and ensembles.


The Center for Irish Music offers both in-person and virtual programming.

REGISTER NOW!

PRIVATE LESSONS

We offer private lessons both online and in-person

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New & Prospective Students: Interested in private lessons on any of the 16 instruments we teach, including song in English or Irish? Check out the private lessons page on our website and submit a lesson inquiry form.


Don't have an instrument? No problem. Contact us to see if we have one available for rent. Click here to learn more about our affordable instrument rental program.


Current Private Lesson Students: Please submit a Pre-Registration form for each returning CIM student in your household. Lily will get back to you to confirm your schedule. Thank you for helping us cut down on Lily's inbox!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

CELTIC CUTIES (AGES 0 MONTHS - 4 YEARS)

This fun music class for young children and their caregivers will meet in person.

NEW Songbooks & CDs: Each class has its own music book with an accompanying cd featuring original recordings and artwork. Class materials are included in the cost of the class.


Celtic Cuties: Fall

with Alisa Mee

Friday, 9:30-10:15am | 9/27-11/15 | $130

Friday, 10:30-11:15am | 9/27-11/15 | $130

Saturday, 9:30-10:15am | 9/28-11/16 | $130

Saturday, 10:30-11:15am | 9/28-11/16 | $130


Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee. 

YOUTH INTRODUCTORY CLASSES

These classes will meet in person at the Center for Irish Music.

Singing Sweeties

with Alisa Mee

Saturday, 11:30am-12pm

9/28-11/16 | $72

Introduction to Tin Whistle Year 1

with Carmen Pasquerella

Tuesday, 4:45-5:30pm

9/10-1/14 | $219

Sprouting Songsters

with Adrienne O'Shea

Monday, 6:15-7:00pm

10/7-12/2 | $123

Introduction to Tin Whistle Year 3

with Norah Rendell

Tuesday, 5:30-6:15pm

9/10-1/14 | $206

ADULT CLASSES

Group classes below will be held in person unless marked as online or hybrid.

Session Playing

with Dáithí Sproule

Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm

9/3-1/14 | $306

Songs from Derry Singers

with Dáithí Sproule

Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm

9/5-10/24 | $126

Five Great Stories Behind Five Great Tunes

with Chad McAnally

Monday, 7:00-8:00pm

9/9-10/7 | $90

Irish Pub Songs

with Todd Menton

*Hybrid Class*

Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm

9/10-1/14 | $252

Easy Whistle Tunes for Adults

with Kate Wade

Thursday, 6:30-7:15pm

10/10-1/16 | $151

Ceol na Sidhe: Music of the Fae Folk

with Chad McAnally

Monday, 7:00-8:00pm

11/4-11/18| $54

DADGAD Guitar Accompaniment

with Dáithí Sproule

*Online Class*

Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm

11/7-12/19 | $108


ADULT ENSEMBLES**

Adult ensembles will meet in person.

An Luan Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm

9/4-1/15 | $314

Open Sky Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Monday, 6:30-8:00pm

9/9-1/13 | $333

New Adult Ensemble

with Danny Diamond

Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm

9/5-1/16 | $274


**Ensemble members are required to take private lessons from a CIM instructor. See the course descriptions for more details or contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

YOUTH ENSEMBLES**

Youth ensembles will meet in person.

Advanced Youth Ensemble

with Brian Miller

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm

9/11-1/15 | $326

Starling Ensemble

with Mary Vanorny

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm

9/11-1/15 | $305

Redwing Intermediate Ensemble

with Norah Rendell

Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

9/12-1/16 | $255

Swallowtail Intermediate Ensemble

with Hannah Flowers

Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm

9/10-1/14 | $314

Corncrake Beginning Ensemble

with Hannah Flowers

Thursday, 5:30-6:15pm

9/12-1/16 | $221


**Ensemble members are required to take private lessons from a CIM instructor. See the course descriptions for more details or contact us at admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

August 19th: Registration deadline for returning students to keep private lesson times for Fall Term.


August 23rd: Registration Deadline for Group Classes & Family Discount

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE EXTENDED

APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 19

Financial aid is available for classes and private lessons at the Center for Irish Music. The deadline to apply for financial aid for Fall Term is August 19th.


Visit www.centerforirishmusic.org/financial-aid/ for more information and to download the financial aid application.

CIM SCHOOL CALENDAR & POLICIES

Click Here to download a one-page PDF of important school dates for 2024! This document can also be found on the "Class & Event Calendar" page on our website.


Please also take a moment to review our rescheduling/cancellation policies for private lessons and group classes.

The CIM is a community music school dedicated to handing down the tradition of Irish music through private lessons, group classes, and ensembles.
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