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2010 O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat

February 16, 2010 By Ken Fleming

2010 O'Flaherty Retreat Flyer

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Our Financial Supporters

Major Sponsors
Midlothian Community Development Corp.
Southwest Celtic Music Association
Trinity Hall Pub & Restaurant
Key Sponsors
Penny & Philip Scoggins
Contributing Sponsors
Therese Honey & Larry Mallette
Managing to Excellence Corporation
Bob Moore
Shaddow Walter
Gypsy Youngraven
Retreat Partners
Clint Adams
Jim Langley
Clay Levitt
Christy & Gordon McLeod
Steve O’Neil
Rebekah Passmore
Rick Roberts
Kenny Tweedy

Core Class Instructors

Michael BlackSinging the Songs of Ireland
Kevin BurkeIntermediate & Advanced Fiddle 
Anna CollitonBodhran
Tom CreeganUilleann Pipes
Ken FlemingMandolin
Grainne HamblyHarp
Mark KennethPiano Accordion
Daniel LoweryIntermediate & Advanced Whistle
Oisin Mac DiarmadaIntermediate & Advanced Fiddle 
Darren MaloneyTenor Banjo
Sean McElwainDADGAD Guitar
John McEvoyIntermediate & Advanced Fiddle 
Gordon McLeodBasic Fiddle
Jeff MooreGuitar Fundamentals 
John NolanC#/D & B/C Button Accordions
Larre ReevesBeginner Flute & Whistle
Kendall RogersPiano
Eric Ryan-JohnsonBasic Fiddle
Chris SmithBouzouki/Octave Mandolin
John WynneIntermediate & Advanced Flute

Enrichment Class Instructors

Michael BlackGaining Confidence for Singing and Performing Songs
Kevin BurkeIrish Music in London in the 1960’s
Tom CreeganLeo Rowsome – Ireland’s King of the Pipers 
Grainne HamblyThe Irish Harp – Past and Present
Oisin Mac DiarmadaSligo’s Musical Legacy – A Product of Local and Global Identities
Darren MaloneyBefore Instruments in Cavan – The Life of Master Lilter Seamus Fay
Seán McElwainExpanding the Canon of Irish music: The Music of the Sliabh Beagh Region
John McEvoyEmigration and the Development of Traditional Irish Music in Britain
John NolanHow to Work With and Play Behind Singers
John WynneThe Traditional Flute Playing of Roscommon, Connaught and Beyond

Workshop Presenters

Kevin AlewineLearning by Ear
Robert Shaddox Playing Pain Free — How to Keep from Becoming a Musical Martyr 
Travis EnerBasic Sound System Operation
Rick RobertsKeys, Modes and Scales — Intro to Music Theory for Irish Players
Rick RobertsLearning Your ABCs

Guest Concert Performers

Kevin AlewineGuitar
Emily BryantGuitar
Chris BuckleyFiddle
Anna Colliton Bodhran
Bill CummingsFiddle
Patti CummingsGuitar
Ken FlemingTenor Banjo & Button Accordion
Heather GilmerFiddle
Therese HoneyHarp
Mark KennethPiano Accordion
David LovrienWhistle
Daniel LoweryFlute & Whistle
Gordon McLeodFiddle
Jeff MooreGuitar
Rebekah PassmoreHarp
Larre ReevesFlute & Whistle
Kendall RogersPiano
Ericy Ryan-JohnsonFiddle
Chris SmithTenor Banjo & Bouzouki

Session Leaders

Chris BuckleyFiddle
Anna CollitonBodhran
Ken FlemingTenor Banjo & Button Accordion
Heather GilmerFiddle
Allison HicksPiano
David LovrienWhistle
Daniel LoweryFlute
Jeff MooreGuitar
Larre ReevesFlute & Whistle
Eric Ryan-JohnsonFiddle
Chris SmithTenor Banjo & Bouzouki

Sound Crew

Russ AlveyMain Stage Sound Crew
Travis EnerMain Stage Sound Manager

More Information to be Posted Soon.

Testimonials

Former Student

Every year I am impressed with the talent and dedication at the retreat. The instructors are really interested in mentoring the students and approaching the music with generosity of spirit and an appreciation for the full context. I learned a great deal!

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