Here's a great thing for your Irish kid...or you to get involved with:
KC SCHOOL OF IRISH MUSIC TINWHISTLE CLASSES AT UNION STATION
The tinwhistle is the simplest and least expensive instrument in Irish music, yet capable of producing exceptional music in the hands of a master. The fingering system is straightforward and it is small and portable, making it the perfect instrument for children and beginners.
Instructor Turlach Boylan grew up on a farm in County Derry, the oldest of seven children. He began playing Irish music innearnest on the flute at the age of 16 studying with County Antrim flute master John Kennedy. Turlach has lived in the US since 1989, and toured extensively with the traditional band Glen Road, performing for audiences of all ages.
A reviewer for Dirty Linen, the premier American Folk magazine described a track from Turlach's album Shame The Devil as 'probably the best recording of tinwhistle music I have ever heard'. In addition to flute and whistle Turlach plays Irish music on banjo and mandolin.
Monday night tin whistle classes begin in September 2006 at the Irish Cultural Center & Museum in Union Station. The plans are to hold two group classes; One for ages 8 to 14, the other for ages 12 and above. (Anyone in the overlap can choose which group they prefer.)
You will need:
- A tin whistle in the key of D.
- To be 8 years or older.
- Parental consent if 16 or under.
- To commit to 10 weeks of classes.
For more information or to sign up, contact:
Turlach Boylan
tel: (913) 904-1285
www.kctradschool.com
turlach@kctradschool.com
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Kansas City is so very lucky to be getting this Irish Music School and to have a world class teacher as well!
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