Ceol na Coille Summer School
July 21st – 25th, 2014
Ceol na Coille will host its annual Summer School of Irish Traditional Music in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal July 21st–25th. Irish Music enthusiasts of all ages are welcome for this week– long celebration. Some of the country’s finest performers will be on hand to deliver tuition and recitals in what will be a great week
of music and fun for all. In conjunction with the Earagail Arts Festival there will be performances by We Banjo 3 and Treelan during the summer school.
Tutors include: Conor Moriarty – Button Accordion, Paul Meehan (At First Light, Lunasa) – Guitar, Shane Bracken – Concertina, Melissa Emmons (Cape Breton) – Piano, Ciáran Mac Fheidhlimidh – Uilleann Pipe with Reed–Making Classes with ‘Banba’ Martin Galllen. The Summer School provides Intermediate and Advanced tuition in Fiddle, Uilleann Pipes, Piano & Button Accordion, Concertina, Whistle/Flute, Banjo/Mandolin, Harp, Guitar and Piano Accompaniment.
The Summer School also provides Beginner classes for 9 yrs & over and Introduction to Irish Music Class for 6 – 9yr olds (Instruments Provided).
A Traditional Singing workshop, hosted by the The Inishowen Traditional Singers Circle will take place on Wednesday 23rd July and all are welcome.
Whether you are travelling alone, a small group or family, Ceol na Coille offers you the opportunity to partake in sessions, concerts and recitals, and experience traditional music in an authentic and intimate setting, helping you to enjoy a memorable, musical stay in Donegal.
For further information visit the website www.ceolnacoille.ie
Email:ceolnacoille.letterkenny@gmail.com or Tel: 087 6774601