A COMMUNITY BLOG FOR CIM STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Hamline Midway Music School Innovates with Mentorship Program for Emerging Traditional Irish Musicians
Saint Paul, MN - Over its 16 years of "handing down the tradition," the Center for Irish Music continues to support the next generation of artistic leaders in the community through its innovative programs. The new mentorship program, called the Taking Flight...
Drogheda Dispatches, Part 2: A Parent Perspective
Many thanks to Mike De Georgeo for writing about his experience in Drogheda! Norah asked me to write a few thoughts about going to the Fleadh Cheoil in Ireland. Our family of four traveled to Ireland with the CIM community twice, last month to Drogheda...
Drogheda Dispatches, Part 1
Overheard in a pub somewhere in Drogheda: “Where are the kids from? They’re fantastic!” “Minnesota in the States.” “…” “It’s in the middle at the top—on the border with Canada.” “…anywhere near Chicago?” “Sort of...” Center for Irish Music students, parents and...
The tradition comes alive at the All Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda
We're celebrating our students' recent return from the All Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda. Check back soon for stories about their time spent learning from the masters, sharing tunes with new friends, and competing in numerous competitions. For now, check out the...
A tune-filled Irish Fair weekend
Another Irish Fair of MN is in the books, and we're so grateful to the students, parents, volunteers, and instructors who made this year's festival a great one! See the slideshow below for some photos from the weekend, and visit our Facebook page for the...
Help us bring the tradition home!
Support the CIM as we forge connections with the next generation of musicians at the All-Ireland Fleadh 2018! Center for Irish Music students played their hearts out at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in St. Louis in May, earning first and second place honors in all three...
CONGRATULATIONS TO CIM MIDWEST FLEADH COMPETITORS!
Congratulations to the Center for Irish Music's passionate and hard-working students who competed at the Midwest Regional Fleadh in St. Louis this year! The Center for Irish Music sent 36 students with 71 entries, with 54 placing in the top three! Instructors Norah...
Remembering Nick Coleman – CIM Youth Musicians Grieve the Loss of their Biggest Fan
The Center for Irish Music community joins the broader Twin Cities community in mourning the loss of CIM parent and unbridled champion of Irish music and culture Nick Coleman. Nick suffered a massive stroke and passed away on May 16th. Stories about Nick's passionate...
Teacher Feature
The Reel Deal
CIM instructor Brian Miller found a way to connect his love of Irish music to his northwoods roots.
Student Spotlight
From Cincinnati to Ennis
In 2016, CIM sent 24 students to the Midwest Fleadh–including two who traveled all the way to Ireland.