Joe Derrane (R.I.P.)

Joe Derrane, RIP The Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to the family of Joe Derrane (Hall of Fame 1998) on his recent passing.  He was truly one of the legends of traditional Irish music in America and throughout the world.                 Early Years Born …

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Réalta Geala Performance in Sligo

Réalta Geala at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Sligo 2015 This group of young musicians from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, represented theThe Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann at  the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo, Ireland in August 2015, a music competition for Irish traditional musicians. Watch Réalta Geala Performance on Video About Réalta Geala Réalta …

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Realta Geala Take Sligo

 

In August 2015, Realta Geala, the Irish traditional music youth group from the CCE Boston Music School, traveled to Sligo to one of the most exclusive music competitions in the world, where practice pays off and friends you can count on are what matter: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. This video shows the Boston and Tulla youth involved in all that it takes to get there and be there.

Realta Geala to Compete in All-Ireland Fleadh

After a first place performance at the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh in Parsippany, New Jersey. the CCE Boston Music School Realta Geala group has an opportunity to compete in the All-Ireland Fleadh in Sligo in August 2015. Learn more about the Realta Geala group [link/website removed; read instead article in BostonIrish] and how you could support this …

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Trad Youth Exchange Concerts

Boston-Tulla Trad Exchange We are excited to unveil our Trad Youth Exchange Program that we have been putting together over the last several years! Tulla Youth Arrive in Boston We are bringing over 15 young All-Ireland Champion U12 Ceili Band musicians from Tulla, County Clare. This group of young musicians aged 9-14, with their teachers and …

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Boston CCE Music School Fall 2014

Fall Classes at the Boston CCE Music School Here are some highlights of the fall semester class offerings at the Boston CCE Music School. Children’s Classes Generally speaking, our Children’s Intro classes tend to be at 9:30, with other classes starting at 10. Beginner and improver classes will be earlier in the day, and more …

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10 Tips for Practicing Your Music

Are You a Musician or Music Student? Are you a musician? Maybe you are learning a new musical instrument – possibly even at our Boston CCE Music School, which starts up again in September. The following suggestions may help make your practice sessions more enjoyable. NPR Article Offers Music Practice Tips NPR Music republished an article …

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Dusty Windosills Irish Trad Music Links

Website Links for Irish Trad Musicians “Dusty Windowsills” is a great resource for information on local trad sessions in the Boston area, Irish music festivals, learning Irish music, tunes played at the Green Briar, and such. See the page links below to link to their website. Dusty Windowsills Boston Irish Music Events Calendar on Dusty …

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