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Michael Rooney Harp Master Class - Book HereMaster Class takes place on Saturday 19th Oct from 2pm - 4pm in Foxford National School. €20
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MICHAEL ROONEY
Michael Rooney grew up in Scotstown, Co. Monaghan and now lives in Sligo where he has become part of the musical and cultural bedrock of the region. He is recognised as one of the most influential and innovative stylists on the harp, and his virtuosic technique as well as his approach to rhythm and harmony have helped to reposition it as a popular and integral part of the living tradition. He is also established as a significant composer of music for small and large-scale ensembles & orchestras. He was announced as the TG4 Composer of the Year 2017.
This class is open to proficient musicians, who are well able to play reels and jigs by ear.
Places in this Master Class are limited and booking is essential.
Master Class takes place on Saturday 19th Oct from 2pm - 4pm in Foxford National School. €20.
Thank you to Mayo Music Generation for their help in making this Master Class possible.
Dylan Carlos Fiddle Master Class - Book Here
Dylon Carlos pictured with Cein Sweeney & John McCartin
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DYLON CARLOS
Dylan comes from a very musical family in Co Roscommon. Having grown up in the home of flute playing, Dylan took the road less travelled for a Rossie and took up the fiddle, but is still heavily influenced by the music in his local area. A member of the Knocknashee Céilí Band, He also performs and teaches regularly at festivals and workshops around the country and abroad, having played at festivals in England and France in recent months. Dylon is the current Senior All-Ireland Fiddle Champion.
This class is open to proficient musicians, who are well able to play reels and jigs by ear.
Places in this Master Class are limited and booking is essential.
Master Class takes place on Saturday 19th Oct from 2pm - 4pm in Foxford National School. €20.
Dylan comes from a very musical family in Co Roscommon. Having grown up in the home of flute playing, Dylan took the road less travelled for a Rossie and took up the fiddle, but is still heavily influenced by the music in his local area. A member of the Knocknashee Céilí Band, He also performs and teaches regularly at festivals and workshops around the country and abroad, having played at festivals in England and France in recent months. Dylon is the current Senior All-Ireland Fiddle Champion.
This class is open to proficient musicians, who are well able to play reels and jigs by ear.
Places in this Master Class are limited and booking is essential.
Master Class takes place on Saturday 19th Oct from 2pm - 4pm in Foxford National School. €20.
Previous Master Class Tutors Noel Hill, Michael McGoldrck and Dezi Donnelly with their Master Classes
Performance Master Class
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The Master Class will focus on advanced players only and is open to all instruments. Multi-instrumentalist, David Doocey will guide participants through all aspects of group and stage performance with a focus on arrangement, technique composition etc. This Master Class takes place in Foxford National School on Sat 19th Oct from 10am - 1pm. Participants in this class will be asked to perform the arranged musical piece from the workshop, at the Féile concert in the Secondary School on Saturday night.
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'Hands on Harp' Workshop
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Laoise Kelly
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Full List of Workshops, Master Classes & Tutors
Michael Rooney & Dylan Carlos Master classes €20 each.
These Master Classes are open to proficient musicians, who are well able to play/learn reels and jigs by ear.
Places in these classes are limited and booking is essential.
Workshops and Mixed Instrument Workshops €15 each.
Sunday Workshops €10 each.
Discounts with pre-booking for combined morning & afternoon or Sunday workshops €20 / weekend workshop pass €25 per person ex Masterclasses.
All Classes are Intermediate/Advanced level apart from the Master Classes, Improvers Tin Whistle & Sunday Classes.
Registration from 30 mins prior to workshop start time but pre-booking is advised on the form below or by text to 086 3999774.
These Master Classes are open to proficient musicians, who are well able to play/learn reels and jigs by ear.
Places in these classes are limited and booking is essential.
Workshops and Mixed Instrument Workshops €15 each.
Sunday Workshops €10 each.
Discounts with pre-booking for combined morning & afternoon or Sunday workshops €20 / weekend workshop pass €25 per person ex Masterclasses.
All Classes are Intermediate/Advanced level apart from the Master Classes, Improvers Tin Whistle & Sunday Classes.
Registration from 30 mins prior to workshop start time but pre-booking is advised on the form below or by text to 086 3999774.
Full details of events on tel. 086 3999774 / Email foxfordtraditionalweekend@gmail.com