Morning Workshops
10 am -12:30 pm
Tuesday - Friday
Music- Faculty are top Irish traditional musicians who were close to Brendan, Martin, or both: Donna Long, Daniel O’Brien, Willie Kelly, Emily Martin, Cleek Schrey, and Patsy Maloney
Daily workshops focusing on: O’Carolan Tunes, West Limerick Tunes, Brendan Compositions, Martin Compositions
Dance- Faculty are top traditional dancers who have a strong knowledge of the Mulvihill’s and/or the dance traditions in West Limerick.
Tuesday: The Glin Set with Shannon Dunne
Wednesday: West Limerick Sets for All Levels with John Joe Tierney
Thursday: Steps of Jerry Mulvihill (Molyneaux Style)
Friday: Sean-nós Dance with Shannon Dunne
MUSIC LEVELS
Gentler. Green Workshops are taught at a slower deliberate pace with careful repetition to help those still new to learning by ear or those who prefer an easy pace. These workshops will focus on simpler tunes.
Moderate. White Workshops are taught by ear at a moderate pace. White classes will focus on mid level tunes, and a balance of style and repertoire.
Challenging. Gold workshops are also taught at a moderate pace but may involve more challenging keys, complicated melodies, and quick acquisition to focus on style.
THEMES:
O’Carolan Tunes: Compositions of Turlough O’Carolan, particularly favorites of Brendan, will be shared at all three levels: Green, White and Gold.
West Limerick Tunes: Tunes composed by West Limerick musicians, popular in West Limerick or considered standard for West Limerick musicians
Brendan’s Compositions: Tunes composed by Brendan
Martin’s Compositions: Tunes composed by Martin