Guitar and Flute Duo – October 20, 21 & November 10, 11 & 17

Flautist Eilis O’Sullivan and guitarist Jerry Creedon explain, demonstrate and perform selections of music from the Renaissance to present day tangos. Through participation in an ensemble exercise, the students will learn about teamwork, cooperation, and what it takes to be part of a
successful group. Each performance is linked to an age-appropriate ‘roadmap’ of musical understanding. Areas such as structure, rhythm, techniques, etc. are explained and demonstrated to the students.

Clarinet and Cello Duo – November 7 – 10

In this interactive and participator workshop, clarinettist Matthew Berrill and cellist Aoife Burke will play a combination of instruments including clarinet, saxophone, cello and guitar/keyboard. They will introduce the students to the worlds of jazz and the blues, looking at the similarities between music styles including traditional Irish music, classical and jazz/improvisatory music.