COME FOR THE TUNES,
STAY FOR THE
COMMUNITY!
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The six-week fall series begins on October 9th!
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See the Program Page for more details.
"Thank you again for doing these amazing sessions. I always look forward to learning the tunes that you both have chosen. I really enjoy reading and hearing about the tunes with all of their twists and history. The tunes really come alive when I go through the on-line sessions with your description of the tunes (and the you tube choices) and how they can be played with the different variations.
Many thanks yet again for your outstanding work and dedication."
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"The tunes and knowledge you impart have enriched my life in many ways.."
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Classes & Workshops
Class Description
Welcome to our Fall 2024
Repertoire Series!
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Irish traditional music sessions can offer a unique connection between people who otherwise might not even have known each other.
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In-person classes
Wednesday evenings,
October 9th through November 13th
Registration opens
Sept. 18th, 2024
Registration deadline:
Oct. 2nd, 2024
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Which class should I choose?
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Read the class descriptions below and decide for yourself.
In-person students are also welcome to switch classes,
or to stay for both.
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Introduction to
Core Irish Repertoire
(in-person only)
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This in-person series is designed for people who can already play an instrument, but want to learn more about Irish traditional music and the repertoire that is commonly played
The goal of the class is to meet other musicians, learn some solid Irish repertoire, and practice the art of playing with others.
One tune will be assigned each week. We'll go through the assigned tune in class, review tunes already assigned, and get accustomed to playing them with other musicians.
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By the end of the series you'll have learned some popular Irish session tunes.
But you will also make some new friends and be introduced to both the local and the world-wide community of people who love Irish music.
Dates
Wednesdays
October 9th - November 13th
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Time:
6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Location for in-person classes:
Waterbury Congregational Church
8 North Main St., Waterbury Vermont
(use side entrance)
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Advanced
Repertoire Classes
Online and/or in-person
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This class explores aims to give musicians a deeper look into Irish music and repertoire, and is geared to musicians who already have a reasonably good Irish repertoire and play at an intermediate to advanced level.
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Theme for Fall 2024
Advanced Repertoire:
To Be Announced!
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Advanced Series Online
The self-paced online “classes” will feature weekly assigned tunes, teaching tracks, video clips, and stories behind the tunes using both email and Google Drive.
We will also offer practice suggestions.
You can download and work with the audio files at your convenience.
Advanced Series In-Person
You will receive the same material offered in the online option above.
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In-person classes focus on socializing, learning to play a tune at different speeds, from moderate to fast, as well as learning to play comfortably in a small to large group setting.
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Dates
Wednesdays, October 9th - November 13th​
Time
7:30- 9:00 pm
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Location
Waterbury Congregational Church 8 North Main St., Waterbury Vermont (use side entrance)
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Who can register?
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This series is open to Vermonters and out-of-staters alike - with the understanding that
no class audio files may be shared outside the class.
What is the tuition?
We want to keep classes affordable for everyone, so we’re asking for a suggested registration fee of just $100 USD.
If you are able to chip in more, we're hugely grateful.
If you are not able to afford $100, just contribute whatever you can.
How to register:
You can register simply by emailing us at benedictandhilari@gmail.com.
Specify which class you are registering for.
We will confirm your registration and let you know how to pay tuition.
