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MASTER CLASSES
Joseph Browne had a keen interest in passing on what he had learnt and in the months before he died he had taken on teaching
the fiddle to a large number of students in the Moycullen branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. He is remembered with great
warmth and affection by all of the students with whom he came into contact and his impact on those same students can be seen and
heard today. He motivated them and evoked their interest in all aspects of traditional music. They speak now of how he taught
them to play by ear and they recall the stories he told them about the tunes and how they didn't just learn tunes 'gan ainm'!
Joseph himself enjoyed this teaching experience which he undertook with great enthusiasm and, had he lived, would surely have
continued teaching traditional music and passing on the stories and the tunes. “The Joseph Browne Spring School of Traditional
Music’ was initiated in response to Joseph’s tragic death and, as well as celebrating Joseph’s memory, also seeks to carry on his
teaching and his strong belief in passing on what he himself had learned.
The Joseph Browne Spring School will take place in Kinvara, Co. Galway and Crusheen, Co. Clare
from Feb. 24th to Feb. 26th, 2011.
Music Classes & Workshops
Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Feb 24, 25 & 26:
Masterclasses: 10am - 1pm daily
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Eileen O'Brien
Áine McGrath
Denis Liddy
Cath Taylor |
| Accordion: |
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Dermot Byrne |
| Concertina: |
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Edel Fox |
| Concert Flute: |
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Lara de Brún |
| Tin Whistle: |
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Marian McCarthy |
| Pipes: |
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Eugene Lambe |
| Piano/keyboard: |
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Geraldine Cotter
Marie Quigney
(Please bring your own keyboard).
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Bearers of the Tradition Workshop
2pm - 3pm, Thurs. Feb. 24th
Chris Droney: well known and loved concertina player and raconteur.
2pm - 3pm, Fri. Feb 25th
'Handing Down the Tunes'. Film based on the life and music of musician Tommy McCarthy
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St. Joseph's Primary School, Kinvara.
Classes: 10am-1pm
Workshops: Thurs & Fri 2-3pm |
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€50 (Includes attendance at 3 days of classes and 2 workshops) |
| Other Events |
| Friday, Feb. 25th, 8.30pm: |
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Concert featuring Eileen O'Brien, Geraldine Cotter, Edel Vaughan, M*aacute;ire O'Keeffe, Garry Ó
Briain and many more!
Venue: Johnston's Hall, Main St., Kinvara.
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| Saturday, Feb. 26th, 8pm: |
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Festival Mass in Crusheen Church
With music and song by friends of Joseph Browne
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Session in The Highway Inn, Crusheen. All are welcome. |
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