Introduction to the Traditional Irish Session (Spring 2025) (In Person)

James Cleveland, Mondays, 8pm–9:30pm

8 weekly sessions beginning April 14

This class will be held in person in the Library Classroom.

A session (seisiún in Irish) is a gathering of musicians playing traditional tunes, often in a pub. Sessions are super fun, but can be intimidating for the uninitiated. This 90-minute class will serve as an introduction to playing in a group, session etiquette, and putting together sets and common tunes. Most of all, it will be a slow session. We will play tunes at a comfortable tempo, about half the speed (or even slower) than a traditional pub session.

Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate.

Please note that there will be no class on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.