Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School Classes
Note: All class times are listed in CENTRAL TIME ZONE. Thank you!
S01: Sean-nós Song
Instructor: Brian Ó hAirt - Read full bio
Price: $110.00
Location: Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School
Start Date: Tue, August 16, 2016 Start Time: 12:30 PMEnd Date: Thu, August 18, 2016 End Time: 02:30 PMDescription: This class will focus on understanding the root of the sean-nós tradition and exploring the personal styles of its many practitioners within the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking regions of Ireland) while actively learning songs in the sean-nós style.
"Big" and "silly" songs, keens, lullabies, eulogies, and aisling will all be touched upon with emphasis on understanding the language and presentation of style.
Class time will also be spend listening to archival, as well as contemporary, recordings in order to educate and illustrate the breadth of the sean-nós tradition.
No language skills required but an understanding of basic Irish would be beneficial. Please bring a recording device.
Register Now!