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2015 O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat

February 15, 2015 By Ken Fleming

2015 O'Flaherty Retreat Flyer

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Our Financial Supporters

Major Sponsors
Southwest Celtic Music Association
Trinity Hall Pub & Restaurant
Key Sponsors
Fiddlers Green Music Shop  
Managing to Excellence Corporation
Contributing Sponsors
Joyce Koester
Therese Honey and Larry Mallette
MIke Martin
Lee and Linda Petersen
Retreat Partners
Susan and Robert Canterbury
Larry Fortson
Barbara Ingram
Jim Langley
Joel Lewis
John McGuire
Bob Moore
Shaddow Walter

Core Class Instructors

Isaac AldersonWhistle
Siobhan ButlerSean-Nós Dancing
John CartyIntermediate Fiddle
Anna CollitonBodhran 
Ashley DavisSinging
Sean EarnestBouzouki
Niamh FahyFiddle Fundamentals
Dylan FoleyIntermediate Fiddle
Sean GavinFlute 
Dan GurneyButton Accordion
Michelle HeddenBodhran Fundamentals
David HowleyDADGAD Guitar
Martin HowleyMandolin 
Alan KellyPiano Accordion
John LiestmanMandolin/Tenor Banjo Fundamentals
Dan LoweryWhistle/Flute Fundamentals
Brian McNamara Uilleann Pipes
Caitlín Nic GabhannAnglo Concertina
Ciarán Ó Maonaigh Intermediate Fiddle
Sue RichardsHarp
Enda ScahillTenor Banjo
Fergal ScahillAdvanced Fiddle

Enrichment Class Instructors

Isaac AldersonPerceptions of Authenticity and Quality in Irish Music
Siobhan ButlerMusicality for Dancer
John CartyThe London Irish Music Scene in the 70s
Ashley DavisWriting Songs in the Tradition
Sean EarnestArrangement for Session and Stage
Niamh FahyThe Therapeutic Use of Irish Music
Dylan FoleyCompetition Versus Playing For Yourself
Sean GavinIrish Music in Chicago and the Legacy of Francis O’Neill 
Dan GurneySharing and Making Money from Your Music in the Digital Age: The Best New Tools and How to Use Them
Therese HoneyThe Impact of Harps on Irish Culture Through the Ages 
Dan LoweryPlaying Fast vs. Playing Slow
Brian McNamaraThe Richness of the Written and Played Note in the Musical Tradition of South Leitrim
Sue RichardsBeyond the Favorite Five — O’Carolan Wrote Some Great Tunes!

Workshop Presenters

Karen BallewGaelic Singing and More Gaelic Singing
Janis DeaneLearning by Ear
Paul DryerPlaying Irish Harmonica
Michelle FeldmanRetreat Tunes Played Slowly
Michael & Susan HarrisonCeili Dancing Workshops
Therese HoneyO’Carolan Tunes Played Slowly
John LiestmanMandolin & Banjo Tasting
John LiestmanRetreat Tunes Played Slowly
Matt LewisAnything But Jigs and Reels
Gordon McLeodHome & Small Studio Recording
Jonathan MiltonRetreat Tunes Played Slowly
Jonathan MiltonAnything But Jigs and Reels
Kendall RogersPiano Accompaniment of Irish Music
Robert ShaddoxPlaying Pain Free
Shaddow WalterSound Production Fundamentals
Kiana WeberIntro to Irish Fiddle for Classical Violinists

Guest Concert Performers

CoolinEnsemble
FlashpointEnsemble
Jig Is UpEnsemble
OgaEnsemble
Russell ClanEnsemble

Lone Star Ceili Band Musicians

Daniel MehalkoTenor Banjo & Flute
David MehalkoFiddle
Joseph CarmichaelGuitar

Session Leaders

Michelle FeldmanSlow Session
Matt LewisSlow Session
David MehalkoFast Session
Jonathan MiltonFast Session
Linda RelphFast Session
Robert ShaddoxSong Session

Sound Crew

Kevin AlewineChapel Main Stage Sound Crew
Andy MurrayChapel Main Stage Sound Manager
Shaddow WaltersDining Hall Stage Sound Manager

Key Staff

Matt CookSet Up/Tear Down Crew 
Janis DeaneTreasurer
Lisa DryerHospitality Manager
Paul DryerBooth Manager
Ken FlemingDirector
Peggy FlemingInstructor Visa Manager
Dave GreeneSet Up/Tear Down Crew
Hazel GreeneSet Up/Tear Down Crew
Louvain GuiomardAssistant Director – Camp Coordinator
Rick HoltOperations Manager
Scot MartinBooth Crew
Sally McHenryShuttle Manager
Mike McKeeverOperations Crew
Zach McKeeverOperations Crew
Bob Moore Shuttle Crew
Pam RobertsCheck-In Crew
Rick RobertsAssistant Director & Registrar
Glenn StandeferReggie Software Manager
Phil WirthSet Up/Tear Down Crew & Photographer

Testimonials

Former Student

This was my first time to attend the Retreat. I was highly impressed with how well run it was, how well organized it was and how friendly and helpful everyone was. I have attended other Irish music schools in Milwaukee and Elkins, West Virginia and the O'Flaherty's Retreat was "top notch" from start to finish.

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