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Irish Arts Center is a New York-based arts and cultural center that showcases Irish and Irish-American art through performance, exhibition, and education. Founded in 1972, the center preserves Irish culture and serves as a platform for emerging and established artists to reach a global audience.
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Fiddle II: Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Continue your fiddle journey with confidence in this beginner-level class, designed for those who have completed Fiddle I or have limited musical experience. With a focus on building fundamental skills and fostering confidence, you'll receive expert guidance to further develop your technique and musicality. Join us as we embark on the next chapter of your musical exploration together.
U for You: Joyce's Ulysses for New Readers (and Re-Readers)
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Dive into Joyce's Ulysses with renowned scholar Jonathan Goldman, unraveling its complexities and discovering its humor and humanity. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to Joyce's work, this immersive experience promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this literary masterpiece.
Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Advance your fiddle skills in this class tailored for advanced beginners, focusing on technique and mastering common melodies, polkas, and jigs. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, you'll hone your musical abilities and expand your repertoire under expert guidance. Join us as we continue your journey toward fiddle mastery.
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Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Elevate your fiddle journey in this early intermediate class, where you'll expand your repertoire and delve into musicality and theory. Perfect for those with prior experience or who have completed Fiddle III, you'll learn essential skills for participating in sessions and crafting dynamic sets. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, join us as we deepen your musical understanding and enhance your fiddle prowess.
Fiddle VI: Advanced
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Take your fiddle skills to the next level in this advanced class, focusing on mastering a variety of tunes and enhancing your ornamentation, style, and musicianship. Geared towards students with prior experience, you'll delve into improvisation, harmony, and advanced techniques under expert guidance. Join us as we push the boundaries of your fiddle artistry and unlock new levels of musical expression.
Mandolin I: Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Discover the enchanting world of the mandolin in this introductory course, where you'll learn the fundamentals while exploring its diverse musical applications. From Irish melodies to bluegrass, folk, and jazz, unlock the potential of this versatile instrument under expert guidance. Join us as we embark on a musical journey filled with creativity and exploration.
Step Dance I: Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
A boot-camp introduction to Irish step dancing—absolutely no previous experience is necessary. Students will learn the foundation, form, and technique of Irish dance, starting with basic movements and progressing to light-shoe reels and jigs. We'll learn a few solo steps and round out the session with a group dance that pieces together all the elements learned over the term! Students in all dance classes should wear shorts or workout pants...
Bodhrán I: Introduction
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Explore the rhythmic heartbeat of Irish music as you embark on your bodhrán journey, mastering essential techniques and etiquette for traditional sessions. Led by seasoned instructors, this introductory course invites enthusiasts of all levels to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Irish drumming, cultivating a deep appreciation for its rich cultural heritage.
Mandolin II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Deepen your mandolin skills in this advanced beginner class, perfect for those with prior experience or who have completed level I. Explore the nuances of Irish music while expanding your repertoire across various genres like bluegrass, folk, and jazz. Join us as we continue your musical journey with expert instruction and hands-on practice.
Fiddle V: Intermediate
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Refine your fiddle skills to an intermediate level, exploring a diverse range of tunes and honing essential techniques for seamless performance in sessions. With a focus on ornamentation, fingering, and bowing strategies, you'll enhance your efficiency, fluidity, and confidence on the instrument. Join us as we expand your repertoire and prepare you to join musical gatherings with skill and ease.
Storytelling II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner Brad Lawrence facilitates a class for graduated level I students who want to develop specific stories or storytelling-related projects. Whether you’d like to hone in on that one special narrative, weave several stories of the same theme into a one-person show, create and perfect an engaging presentation or speech, or simply dig deeper into the art of storytelling, level II will offer the instruction and support...
Tin Whistle I: Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
The whistle has been played in Ireland for more than a thousand years. It is small, inexpensive, and easy to bring along to any gathering! In this introductory course, you will learn all the notes of the scale and how to produce a good sound. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll work on traditional songs including marches, waltzes, polkas, and jigs. Students will need a key of D whistle
Guitar Accompaniment in Drop D Tuning
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Students will learn basic chords and chord patterns in Drop D tuning (DADGBE). As the course progresses, they will learn chord progressions that can be applied to traditional Irish tunes in major and minor keys. Open to all levels, but it is recommended that the student have a basic knowledge of guitar chords in standard tuning. Instrument required. This class will be conducted via Zoom. Upon registration, you will receive a link to, and instructions...
Introduction to Hard Shoe Dance
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
A boot-camp introduction to the basics of hard shoe Irish step dancing! Students will learn the fundamentals of Irish percussive dance starting with posture, alignment, conditioning, and basic sound patterns, progressing to treble reels and jigs. Some previous Irish or percussive dance experience (tap, flamenco, etc.) is recommended. Students in all dance classes should wear shorts or workout pants and a t-shirt.
Learning Tunes by Ear II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
This course is a follow up to the basic strategies taught in Learning Tunes by Ear I. After a review of topics from the first level, lessons will focus on time signatures, typical rhythms, tune structures, changes of key/mode, and the rudiments of improvisation. Class time will be spent on preparatory listening and playing exercises, as well as on analyzing the construction of actual tunes to facilitate faster aural comprehension. All instruments...
Music Theory II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Classes will be held online. This course is for students who have completed Introduction to Music Theory or who have some other basic background in the subject. We'll begin with a quick review of major and minor keys, modes, intervals and triads, and progress to sevenths and other chords, using chords within the context of a key (chord progressions), how modes affect the accompaniment of tunes and songs, and the basic elements of writing and improvising...
Celtic Harp III: Mixed Level
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Join a vibrant community of Celtic harp enthusiasts in this mixed-level class, where students of all abilities come together to refine technique, develop personalized arrangements, and enjoy the art of group performance. Whether you're a seasoned player or just beginning your musical journey, this course offers a supportive environment for honing your skills and exploring the boundless possibilities of the Celtic harp.
Tin Whistle II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Advance your tin whistle journey in this class tailored for advanced beginners, honing essential techniques and expanding your repertoire with traditional tunes. With a focus on breathing, tonguing, and playing across octaves, you'll strengthen your listening skills and master tunes by ear. Join us as we delve deeper into the rich tradition of tin whistle music with expert guidance and dedicated practice.
Celtic Harp I: Introduction
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Embark on a melodic journey with the enchanting Celtic harp, tailored for beginners seeking to explore its timeless beauty. Dive into the fundamentals of hand positioning and chord patterns, gradually unraveling the intricacies of melody and harmony. Under expert guidance, discover the joy of bringing traditional tunes to life on this iconic instrument.
Celtic Harp II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Elevate your Celtic harp journey in this advanced beginner course, tailored for students familiar with basic tunes and chord additions. Delve deeper into tune variations and expanded chord progressions, refining your repertoire and musical vocabulary with expert guidance. Through a blend of traditional methods and innovative practices, deepen your connection to the rich heritage of Celtic music.
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