Workshops

The Fleadh Week's activities includes a number of workshops

Scoil Fonn & Amhrán na Mumhan

In 1982 Comhairle na Mumhan initiated Scoil Fonn & Amhrán in response to the concern being expressed at that time about the quality of air playing, narrow repertoire of singers and musicians, all numbers participating in slow air playing and singing competitions, and the over emphasis on reel and jigs, etc. at sessions and classes to the apparent detriment of our airs. This year in Kenmare, Co. Kerry we have pleasure in continuing the success of Scoil Fonn & Amhrán. Furthermore, it has been extended to include Uillean Pipe Airs as well as qualifiers from Under 12 year Air competitions.

Again we continue with the County and Provincial format. of Scoil Fonn & Amhrán. So as to make the slow air playing and singing workshops more available to participants, each County has been asked to organise (with help from Comhairle na Mumhan) a one day Scoil Fonn & Amhrán prior to Fleadhanna.

These will be followed by the Munster Scoil Fonn & Amhrán – an intensive one day series of workshops on slow air playing, and singing. Scholarships have been extended to include the third prize-winner in the relevant competitions at each Co. Fleadh this year. There is now a greater awareness of the importance of slow airs because of the increased popularity of the S.C.T. traditional music exams.

AIMS

1.To illustrate the connection between airs and songs.

2.To improve playing techniques

3Stair na nAmhrán a leiriú, bunús staire, aisling, grá tíre,

4Dlúth bhaint idir an teanga, na hamhráin agus na foinn mhalla a fhorbhairt.

5To re-awaken an awareness of our vast repertoire of songs and airs.

PARTICIPANTS

CONFINED TO SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS

(residents in Munster) (non transferable)

First, Second & Third prizewinners at Co. Fleadhanna 2008 in the following competitions will receive a scholarship to attend Scoil Fonn & Amhrán 2008

- slow air playing in Under 12, 12/15 and 15/18 age groups

- English and Irish Singing in Under 12, 12/15 and 15/18 age-groups

(Application Form included in envelope with County Medal at County Fleadh)

TUTORS

TBC (Fiddle)

TBC (Flute, Whistle, Uilleann Pipes)

TBC (Amhránaíocht and Ballads, boys and girls)

Scholarship Holders receive:

One Day Tuition at Master Class

Lunch & Tea on Friday

Registration Fee €10.00 (non refundable)

Places are not guaranteed to late applicants.

CLÁR

This year's Scoil Fonn & Amhrán will commence on Friday morning ,

Registration: 9.45 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m.

Venue: FLEADH OFFICE, in Colaiste Phobail, Roscrea

Please ensure you receive your application form at your County Fleadh Cheoil

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Slide and Polka Playing Workshop

The annual Slide and Polka Workshop in conjunction with Fleadh na Mumhan will take place on Friday 17th July from 10am - 5pm in Roscrea Community College. Registration fee is €8.

This years tutor will be renowned Sliabh Luachra musician Billy Clifford

The Slide and Polka Workshop is open to all interested musicians