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Davy Maguire
Paul Conlon & Aiden Walsh
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Traditional Flute Tenor Banjo &
Mandolin
Davy teaches the traditional wooden
flute. One of Belfast’s finest flute
players, he is equally famous for his
sense of humour. Well-known on the
continent as well as in Belfast, Davy has
been teaching his popular classes for
years now. Some instruments may be
available for hire at £25 per term;
enquire at our information evening.
Tuesdays
7:00-8:00pm Beginners
8:00-9:00pm Advanced
7 weeks: 25 Apr to 6 Jun
OR Thursdays
7:00-8:00pm Intermediate
6 weeks: 27 Apr to 1 Jun
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We are delighted to have Aiden on the
teaching staff of the Society. Originally
from Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, Aiden is a
highly skilled musician who is well-
known on the Belfast trad scene.
Belfast-born, tenor banjo player Paul
Conlon has been playing the traditional
Irish music scene for around 25 years.
He has toured with various traditional
music outfits in Europe but has always
based his roots on home soil. Paul is a
respected and experienced teacher.
Wednesdays
5:00-6:00pm Beginner
6:00-7:00pm Lower Intermediate
6:00-7:00pm Upper Intermediate
7:00-8:00pm Advanced
7 weeks: 26 Apr to 7 Jun
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Gavin O’Connor Christine Dowling Maurice Leyden
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Bodhran BelfastTrad
Introduction to
Traditional
Singing of
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Traditional
Singing Circle
The Bodhran is a common sight in Irish
music sessions and many people
dream of being able to pick it up and
giving it a go - why not you? Some
instruments may be available for hire
at £25 per term; enquire at our
Information Evening.
Wednesdays
7:00-8:00pm Beginner
8:00-9:00pm Intermediate
9:00-10:00pm Advanced
7 weeks: 26 Apr to 7 Jun
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This class is for those interested in
traditional singing but who don’t have
much experience. We will listen to
recordings from a wide variety of
singers, discuss styles, context, origins,
language, history, and themes and get
you singing as soon as possible.
Thursdays
6:00-7:00pm
6 weeks: 27 Apr to 1 Jun
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This class is for more experienced
singers who already have some
understanding of traditional singing
and wish to dig deeper into the
repertoire, working on their
interpretation and style.
Thursdays
6:00-7:00pm
7 weeks: 27 Apr to 8 Jun
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