This week is make up week at CIM.  Private lesson students: you will only have a lesson if you have pre-arranged a make up lesson with your instructor. Group classes students: we had one Thursday this winter when we cancelled classes, so if you had a class on Thursdays this term you probably have a make up class this Thursday.

A perfect evening to enjoy music from our own Todd Menton at The Dubliner Pub from 9pm-12am.

Don't miss all of the workshops, music, and camaraderie at the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend. For complete details, see the article in column at right.  **We are in great need of volunteers over the weekend.  Please consider signing up for a shift or two here.**

We are excited to be a part of the Hamline Station Green Line Launch Party from 9am-4pm!  CIM will have an information booth and we would appreciate your help to spread the word about our thriving music school.  If you can give an hour or two of your time that day, please sign up here.

MIM Master Artists Concert is the signature event of the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend.  Featuring all of our visiting artists, this will be an event to remember!  Get your tickets here.

Summer term begins at CIM!  Register now for summer camps, group classes, and private lessons.

Dance to the rousing music of the Twin Cities Ceili Band from 7-10pm at the monthly ceili at The Celtic Junction! 

Todd Menton brings his lively tunes and songs to The Dubliner Pub from 9pm-12am.  

Each time you shop Amazon.com, you can help raise money for CIM!  Simply click on the following link and save it in your bookmarks. That way, every time you shop you'll be brought directly to our Amazon smile site.  Happy shopping and thank you for supporting The Center for Irish Music.  

Click below to view videos of many public performances by CIM ensembles at the Irish Fair of MN, St. Patrick's Day events, local coffee shops, and summer fairs.

 

CIM has a LinkedIn group and we encourage CIM members to contact each other via this social networking site.

 

Things are heating up at the CIM with the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend only ten days away and our Summer Term starting on Monday, June 16th.  

Here are some quick reminders:

• Register for summer camps and classes today! Classes with low enrollment will be cancelled next week.
• MIM workshops are filling up quickly - register here
• Purchase your MIM concert tickets online here
• Please fill out our 10-year anniversary survey here
• Call for volunteers! Sign up here to volunteer at: 1) MIM, 2) Green Line Party, and 3) Irish Fair.

May was an exciting and eventful month for CIM as twenty four students and three instructors travelled to Saint Louis to compete at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil. Our students were very successful, placing in the top three in over 30 competitions in solo, duet and group categories!  Of the many students who qualified, five will travel to Sligo, Ireland from August 11-17th to participate in the Scoil Éigse (week-long workshop) and the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. 

We send a hearty congratulations to all our students!  The instructors and I are so proud of the progress each of you has made with your music this year. 

Speaking of music, we were treated to a fantastic concert of traditional music on Saturday, May 31st featuring the Advanced Youth Ensemble and other young musicians who play in ensembles and/or travelled to the fleadh.  Thanks to your support, we raised over $1000 for the Travel Fund!

I look forward to seeing you this summer whether it be at the Junction, at MIM, at the Irish Fair, at CIM's 10-year anniversary party on August 24 or elsewere.  Have a wonderful summer!

  

 

REGISTER FOR KIDS' SUMMER CAMPS, CLASSES and PRIVATE LESSONS

**Summer term starts on Monday, June 16th.  If enrollment is still low by late next week, we may have to cancel some classes.**

(Ages 5-8), Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm - need 1 more

(Ages 6-9), Tuesdays 5:00-5:45pm - need 1 more

(Ages 6-9), Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm - need 2 more

Exploring Irish Instruments 

(Ages 4-7) June 23 - 27 - only 1 spot left