For nearly 30 years, Augusta has contributed to the growth of a vibrant Celtic music and dance scene in America. Irish/Celtic Week 2010 continues to celebrate the very best in Celtic crafts, folklore, music, and dance. Students choose one subject and one instructor for intensive classes that meet each morning and afternoon. The classes are intense and music sessions in the wee hours are legendary. Irish/Celtic Week Coordinator Joanie Madden has chosen extraordinary master musicians and teachers for the week. See the list below.

Join lively Ceili sessions, swap ballads with master musicians, or just settle into a morning slow session led by experienced staff. Optional evening mini-courses complement the week's
theme. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings Irish/Celtic public concerts feature world-class performers, and there's Ceili and set dancing every night.

All classes (except dance and vocals) are intended for those who can already play their instrument to some extent and are ready to start learning Celtic style, technique, and repertoire.

Classes and Staff
 
Coordinator - Joanie Madden 

What level should I take?

John Whelan

Pauline Conneely

Tenor Banjo

Bodhrán

Myron Bretholz

Socially Acceptable Bodhrán Playing

All Levels

Caitlin Nic Gabhann

Anne McCallum

Patrick Ourceau

Beginning

Séamus Connolly

Intermediate

Liz Carroll

Advanced

Troy MacGillivray

Brian Holleran

Dáithí Sproule

Karen Ashbrook

Eileen Gannon

Kathleen Boyle

Robbie O'Connell

Brian Holleran

Joanie Madden

Celtic Enameled Jewelry

Catherine Crowe

Celtic Stonecarving

Eadhmonn Ua Cuinn

Materials fee depends on project chosen.

Mini-courses (Optional)

6:30pm to 7:45pm Monday through Thursday, unless otherwise noted.
Mini-courses cost an additional $55, and some classes may require a small materials fee.
 

Bones & Bodhrán
(9 am-10 am, Monday-Thursday)

Myron Bretholz

Myron Bretholz

R. P. Hale

John Skelton

Eurotunes by Ear

Paul Oorts

John Rossbach

Jim Flanagan