Music Workshops
Whether you bring your instrument or just want to hear the music, the music workshop tent will have non-stop instruction throughout the weekend.
Friday, August 1
| Time | Music Workshops |
| 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. | Singer/Songwriters - Learn about the stories that inspired the lyrics and the melodies. Featuring Robbie O’Connell, Aoife Clancy, Kevin Evans, Sue Mogan and Hilda Doyle |
Saturday, August 2
| Time | Music Workshops |
| 1 p.m. | The Fiddle - Charlene Adzima |
| 2 p.m. | Irish Bodhran Drum Demo - Michael Vignoles |
| 3 p.m. | Irish Songs - Aoife Clancy |
| 4 p.m. | The Harp - Candyce Dunham |
| 5 p.m. | Guitar - Donal Clancy |
| 6 p.m. | Tin Whistle - Brian McCoy |
| 7 p.m. | Irish Song Writing - Robbie O'Connell |
| 8 p.m. | Jerry Gibson - Bagpipes |
Sunday, August 3
| Time | Music Workshops |
| Noon | Tin Whistle - Brian McCoy |
| 1 p.m. | Uillean Pipes - Michael Vignoles |
| 2 p.m. | Hammered Dulcimer - Andi Wolfe |
| 3 p.m. | Guitar - John Sherman |
| 4 p.m. | Flute - Brian McCoy |
| 5 p.m. | Fiddle - Charlene Adzima |
| 6 p.m. | Accordion - Marian Funk |
Workshop Details
Marian will explain the art of playing the accordion in traditional Irish music. She will be using a button and piano accordion to demonstrate the basics of playing the accordion.
Bagpipe Set-up, Maintenance and Demonstration - Jerry Gibson
Jerry Gibson will educate viewers on how bagpipes are made, taken care of and lessons on how to play the bagpipes. Gibson Bagpipes makes Highland bagpipes, small pipes, practice Chanters and accessories here in the United States. Gibson Bagpipes was featured on “Made in America.”
www.gibsonpipes.com/
Michael is a maker of Irish Bodhran drums and Irish Uilleann pipes based in Galway Ireland. He is a craftsman and musician. Michael makes hand crafted Bodhrans for many professional musicians all over the world.
www.irelandwoodcrafts.com
What makes a violin a fiddle? Seasoned Irish fiddler Charlene Adzima will walk you through the unique qualities and techniques of Irish fiddle playing. Charlene has over 10 years of experience playing fiddle in the Irish style and 16 years playing violin. She is the 2005 Midwest Senior Irish fiddle champion and is an enthusiastic and energizing fiddle teacher. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and recording devices.
www.myspace.com/fhidileoir
Donal Clancy was born in 1975, and spent most of his early years in the United States and Canada. At the age of eight, Donal learned to play the Irish tin whistle, and shortly after received his first guitar. He was inspired to play Irish music by Irish guitarist Paul Brady, along with others. Donal moved back the United States in 1998, where he became involved in Irish-American Music. Clancy has performed with such Irish greats as Eileen Ivers, Solas and the band Danu which he co-founded. www.donalclancy.com
John Sherman is an internationally recognized arranger and performer of Irish music for fingerstyle guitar. He is currently a teacher at Cincinnati's Riley School of Irish Music and a member of the Celtic concert band Silver Arm. John's arrangements are featured on three critically acclaimed solo CDs and in two instruction books as well as several anthologies featuring fingerstyle guitarists.
He will discuss the guitar’s role in arranging and performance of Irish traditional band music, with special attention to features of rhythm, bass and counterpoint will be discussed.
Andy Wolfe will present the music of Turlough O’Carolan and tell the stories of his life and times. O’Carolan’s music was composed for the Irish Harp, but translates beautifully to the hammer dulcimer. Andy will play a selection of tunes that represent the musical career of O’Carolan. www.aisling.us
Irish Harp for All- Candyce Dunham
Adults and children of all levels, from never played before too seasoned players are welcome to come and play. Candyce Dunham specializes in teaching and person interested in the harp how to play and have fun doing it. This is an opportunity to learn a very unique instrument with a qualified instructor.
Candyce Dunham, professional harpist and certified instructor, will be offering the “Irish Harp for All” workshop. Mrs. Dunham has studied the harp intensively throughout her life in the classical, Irish and Scottish methods. During her harp studies Candyce has won many accolades including competitions and scholarships. Candyce and her husband, Benjamin, are the owners of Dunham Harps, offering custom-crafted lever harps as well as private and ensemble harp lessons. Give a warm Festival welcome to Candyce. www.ohioharpcenter.com
Aoife was born in Carrick-on-Suir, in Co Tipperary Ireland. Clancy learned to play the guitar at the age of ten and by 14 she was playing in the pubs with her father Bobby Clancy of the famous band the Clancy Brothers. Aoife’s sound is an inspiring one with the combination of folk music and traditional Irish songs. In the last decade Aoife has released seven recordings and continues to be a force to reckon with within the Irish- folk genre.
www.aoifeclancy.com
Irish Song Writing- Robbie O’Connell
Robbie O’Connell has performed as a solo act, and also has appeared in several Irish bands including the Clancy Brothers, O’Connell & Clancy, and many more. O’Connell has recorded 14 albums, and has lent his talents on seven compilation albums. O’Connell is the recipient of the Boston Music Award for outstanding Celtic act, and has performed on every major stage including Carnegie Hall, and has also performed at many Irish Festivals throughout the world. www.robbieoconnell.com
Tin Whistle & Flute - Brian McCoy
Brian McCoy of The Kells Band will help you learn your first tune, or teach you the techniques of the masters on the whistle or on the simple system of modern classical flute. McCoy adjudicates competitions, appears with orchestras, and performs at Festivals with The Kells who will assist with excerpts. www.kellsband.com
