Washington Waldorf School, 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD
Are you mad for trad? Are you a violinist, a fiddler, a guitarist or a flutist wanting to explore and earn more about traditional Irish music? Are you an accomplished step dancer who wants a break from competition and are ready for the fun of sean-nos (old-style) dancing or set dancing? Want to learn traditional Irish button accordion, uilleann pipes, or whistle from one of the best traditional Irish instrumentalists and teachers? The O’Neill-Malcom Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), the local Washington metro branch of the Irish-based organization charged with promoting Irish culture, and Mitch Fanning (Director) are pleased to invite you to participate in CCE Musical Arts & Dance Week 2011.
Now in its sixth year, CCE MAD Week will again feature an exceptional faculty in all areas of study: Fiddle: Martin Hayes, Patrick Ourceau, Cleek Schrey, Bob Spates, Donna Long; Flute/Whistle: Kevin Crawford & Laura Byrne; Uilleann Pipes: Jerry O’Sullivan; Guitar: All-Ireland Champion Josh Dukes; Button Accordion: Sean McComiskey; Sean-Nos (old-style) Step Dancing: Shannon Dunne; Set Dancing: Marilyn Moore & Shannon Dunne; Bodhran: Myron Bretholz and Jesse Winch; Ceili Band: Jesse Winch. Please see Guest Artists and Staff!
