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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 Gort, Co. Galway
from Thursday, Feb. 18th to Saturday, Feb. 20th, 2010.
Music Classes & Workshops
Thurs., Fri. & Sat, Feb 18, 19 & 20.
Masterclasses: 10am - 1pm daily
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| Fiddle: |
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Nollaig Ní Chathasaigh
Dennis Liddy
Nicky McAuliffe
Joan Hanrahan |
| Accordion: |
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Edward Breen |
| Concertina: |
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Anne McAuliffe |
| 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 |
| Banjo classes will be provided if there is sufficient demand. |
Workshops: Meet the Bearers of the Tradition
Thursday, Feb. 18th, 2 - 3pm: Manus McGuire
Meet, play with and enjoy the company and experiences of this legendary musician.
Friday, Feb. 19th, 2 - 3pm: Kate Thompson
Play a tune with and learn of the wonders of the fiddle and its care and maintenance from this very well known musician,
author and restorer of fiddles.
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Gort Community School. Classes: 10am-1pm Workshops Thurs. & Fri. 2pm-3pm. |
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€50 (Includes attendance at classes (3 days) and workshops (2 days)) |
| Other Events |
| Sat. Feb. 20th, 8pm: |
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Festival Mass in Crusheen Church 8pm
With music and song by friends of Joseph Browne
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Session: Fogarty's Pub, Crusheen, Co. Clare |
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