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www.irishfestsummerschool.com

Gerard ButlerSiobhán Butlerliz Carroll Bairbre Ní ChiardhaNell Ní ChróinínBrian Conwaykevin Crawford hilda Demuth-lutzeJudy DeNapoliJulianne DonlonDennis Doyle Tim EdeyColin Farrell

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5:30-7:30 p.M. MoNDaY-wEDNESDaY EVENING D01 Set Dancing (Evening)* ......................... Gerard Butler ...................$110 M01 Tunes and Repertoire Class ................. Jimmy keane ...................$150

* another class offered Tuesday through Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.; see D02

MONDAY 7:30-9 P.M. Welcome Social & Eugene Byrne Memorial Lecture

9 - 11 a.M. TUESDaY – ThURSDaY a01 Basket weaving ........................................ Vincent McCarron ..........$110 C01 Irish american authors .......................... Nancy Madden walczyk ..$110 D02 Set Dancing (Morning)* ........................ Gerard Butler ...................$110 l01 Irish language, Beginning ................... Bairbre Ní Chiardha .......$110 l02 Irish language, Sult ................................ Ray MacManais ...............$110 M02 Intro to Irish Fiddle .................................. Maria Terres .....................$110 M03 Intro to Guitar accompaniment ............ Randy Gosa ......................$110 M04 Bodhrán (Irish Drum), Beginning ....... patrick Roe .......................$110

* another class offered Monday through wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; see D01

11 A.M.-12:30 P.M. LUNCH BREAK - Slow Sessions | Book club | Gaeltacht Table

12:30 - 2:30 p.M. TUESDaY – ThURSDaY a02 leather Tooling ....................................... Grant Taylor .....................$110 C02 women of 1916 ........................................ Marguerite helmers ......$110 D03 Sean-Nós Dance 1, Beginners ............. Siobhán Butler ................$110 l03 Irish language, Intermediate .............. liam Ó Cuinneagain .....$110 M05 Fiddle, Intermediate Irish...................... Brian Conway ..................$150 M06 Bodhrán, Intermediate .......................... Colm phelan ....................$150 M07 whistle, Beginning .................................. Brett lipshutz .................$110 M08 Fiddle, advanced Irish ........................... liz Carroll ..........................$150 M13 Flute, Intermediate/advanced ........... Joanie Madden ...............$150 S01 Songs of Thomas Moore ....................... Tom Sweeney..................$110

2:30 - 3 P.M. TEA TIME

3 - 5 p.M. TUESDaY – ThURSDaY a03 knitting ........................................................ Edel MacBride .................$110 C03 walking with John o’Donohue ........... Julianne Donlon ..............$110 D04 Sean-Nós Dance 2, Int./adv. ................ Siobhan Butler ................$110 M09 whistle, Int./adv. ...................................... Joanie Madden ...............$150 M10 Bodhrán, advanced ................................ Colm phelan ....................$150 M11 Fiddle, advanced Irish ........................... Brian Conway ..................$150 M12 Fiddle, Intermediate Irish...................... liz Carroll ..........................$110 S02 Sean-Nós Song ......................................... Nell Ní Chróinín ..............$110

DINNER BREAK — See “AFTERS” Evening Activities (below)

9 - 10:30 a.M. FRIDaY MUSIC woRkShopS w01 Irish harmonica workshop .................. Brendan power .................$25 w02 Demystifying the Irish Session .......... John whelan ......................$25

10:45 a.M. - 12:45 p.M. FRIDaY MUSIC woRkShopS w03 Guitar workshop ...................................... Tim Edey .............................$50 w04 Bodhrán workshop ................................. Colm phelan ......................$50 w05 Flute workshop ........................................ kevin Crawford .................$50 w06 Fiddle workshop ...................................... Colin Farrell ........................$50

9 - 10:30 a.M. FRIDaY aDUlT SaMplERS FS01 Beginning Irish language ...................... Bairbre Ní Chiardha .........$25 FS02 Beginning Bodhrán ................................. amy Richter .......................$25 FS03 Saints, Sinners and Scholars ................... Julianne Donlon .................$25 FS04 Guitar-String Jewelry.............................. patricia lynch ....................$25

10:45 a.M. - 12:15 p.M. FRIDaY aDUlT SaMplERS FS05 Beginning whistle ................................... asher Gray ..........................$25 FS06 Intro to Set Dancing ............................... Gail McElroy .......................$25 FS07 historic Irish Music Recordings .......... Jeff ksiazek .........................$25 FS08 The Bard and the Irish harp ................. Dennis Doyle .....................$25

FRIDaY MoRNING FaMIlY SaMplERS* FF01 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ............ Ceili Dance ................. Judy DeNapoli ......$25 FF02 10:15 - 11:15 a.m...............leather Stamping .... Grant Taylor ...........$25 FF03 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ....Ukulele ....................... John Nicholson .....$25

* Class content geared for parents/grandparents and children to enjoy together.

ChIlDREN’S ClaSSES TUESDaY-ThURSDaY CkC1 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ................ Music Sampler ...........various .......................$25 CkC2 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. ............. Sean-Nós Dance ........Siobhán Butler ........$25 CkC3 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. ..... Felting ...........................hilda Demuth-lutze ..$25 CkC4 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. .................. Storytelling/Drama ...Donlon & Sustar ....$25

CElTIC kIDS CaMp - FUll wEEk ChIlDREN’S ClaSSES CkC0 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday* ................$75 or $50*

* Full week includes supervised lunch 11:15-11:45 a.m. & tea time 2:30-3:00 p.m. Discount rate of $50 applies when 3 or more children enroll at the same time.

Fáilte Romhat aRis Chuig sCoil samhRaidhWElcomE to IrIsh FEst summEr school 2015!

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The irish Fest summer school features classes that showcase the rich culture, history and traditions of Ireland and Irish america, past and present. Come learn to play Irish fiddle, flute, whistle, guitar, Celtic music styles and more from master musicians. or take a discussion class and learn about Irish history, Irish language, and culture. our art and craft classes offer hands-on learning for everyone. This year, our children’s Program returns, featuring classes and samplers for kids ages 7-12 to explore Celtic crafts, dance, music, and drama. Classes are held Monday evening through Friday morning at our new locaTion at the Milwaukee irish Fest center and nearby locations in wauwatosa (see details inside).

Fees per class range from $25 to $50 (samplers, children’s classes, music workshops) to $110 or $150 (adult classes, depending on level). Special full week rates apply for Celtic kids Camp, with a discount for three or more children enrolled and paid together. There’s an early bird discount for registering by June 1, 2015—10% off fees for three-day classes (excludes children’s classes, Music workshops and Friday Samplers). See inside for highlights. The schedule, instructors and fees appear below. instructor biographies and complete class description are available online. Please visit our new website:

www.irishfestsummerschool.com

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Colm phelanBrendan poweramy Richter patrick RoeTom SweeneyJane Sustar Grant TaylorMaria TerresNancy Madden walczykJohn whelan

Monday and Tuesday evening until 9 p.m., Summer School participants can enjoy an open session and cash bar at the Irish Fest Center. Night owls can also explore local pubs (list provided). on wednesday from 6-9:30 p.m., enjoy “Tosa Tonight” free outdoor concert at 68th & State Street featuring Dallahan and Socks in the Frying Pan, sponsored by Milwaukee Irish Fest Foundation (Visit tosatonight.com for details.)

Thursday is hooley night! Summer School participants will receive free admission to the festival grounds to kick off Milwaukee Irish Fest’s 35th anniversary year at the Grand hooley!

2015 mAIl-IN rEGIstrAtIoN Form

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Some classes are limited in size. we are unable to offer additional sessions. Your timely registration not only guarantees your place, but also ensures that the classes of interest to you can be offered. Classes which do not meet minimum enrollments may be cancelled at the discretion of the Summer School after July 30, 2015. if you cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund Minus a 10% administrative fee. In the event that Irish Fest Summer School must cancel a class, all money will be refunded.

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complete this registration form, then mail with your payment to: Joyce Ennis, RegistrarIrish Fest Summer School1532 wauwatosa avenueMilwaukee, wI 53213-2623

ThaNk YoU To oUR SUMMER SChool STaFF:Carol BlainJoyce Ennis patrick FitzgibbonsBonnie kiley RoeJeff ksiazek

patricia lynchpatrick Roekathleen kean SchultzMarna Gibbons StarrMary Jane Tulley

Jane walrathBrian witt

new! class locaTions For 2015This year, the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School comes home to the village of wauwatosa, headquartered in the historic Milwaukee Irish Fest Center! Classes will be held at three locations, nestled within easy walking distance of each other and the village itself:

• theMilwaukeeIrishFestCenter,homeoffestivaloperations, the Irish Fest School of Music, and the Ward Irish Music Archives;

• St.Matthew’sEvangelicalLutheranChurch;and• theWauwatosaWoman’sClub.

Parking and TransiTFree parking is available at St. Matthew’s and at the Milwaukee Irish Fest Center, as well as ample free public parking in wauwatosa lots. The Milwaukee Irish Fest Center is approximately seven miles from henry w. Maier Festival park at the lakefront, 15 minutes away by car. Milwaukee County Transit System also serves wauwatosa and the festival grounds. Call the MCTS Busline 414-344-6711 or visit www.ridemcts.com.

wauwaTosa aMeniTieswauwatosa village is a short walk away from our class locations. Students can enjoy lunch at a number of fine restaurants, shop between classes, or grab a snack and coffee with new friends. we’re excited to bring the Summer School community to this great location!

housing participants are responsible for making their own arrangements. Room availability in the Milwaukee area over the Summer School week and Irish Fest weekend will be at a premium in 2015 due to a number of other area events— be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!The Summer School has secured blocks of rooms at the following two hotels. a limited number of rooms are available and will be held through July 11 only. To reserve a room, please contact the hotels directly by phone and mention “Irish Fest Summer School” or the reservation code.

Motel 6 — 262-786-7337 Reservation Code: M104600282 20300 w. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, wI 53045 (9 miles to Milwaukee Irish Fest Center; approx. 20 minutes by car) www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=1046ambassador inn @ Marquette — 414-342-0000 2301 w. wisconsin avenue, Milwaukee, wI 53233 (3.9 miles to Milwaukee Irish Fest Center; approx. 12 minutes by car) www.ambassadorinnmilwaukee.com/

Rates and details about these hotels can be found online at the Summer School website. The Irish Fest website also lists other accommodation options. please visit http://irishfest.com/Festival-info/lodging.htm.

how To regisTeronline: Register online and pay securely at the Irish Fest Summer School website at www.irishfestsummerschool.com.

Mail-in: Complete the registration form at left and mail with your payment to the Irish Fest Summer School registrar at the address shown.

walk-in registration and Packet Pickup: Registration is held at the Fáilte Desk in the Milwaukee Irish Fest Center, 1532 wauwatosa avenue. walk-in registrations will be accepted prior to the first class, based on class availability. Fáilte Desk hours: Mon. 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. * Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tues. 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fri. 8:00 a.m. to Noon wed. 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Registration and packet pick-up will continue at the welcome Social.

scholarshiP The James J. Schuster Memorial Scholarship is available to qualifying Irish Fest Summer School music students. Visit the Summer School website for more information.

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QUESTIoNS: general inquiries can be emailed to summerschool@irishfest.com. please reference “IFSS” in the subject line of your email. For more information on registration, please contact Joyce Ennis, Irish Fest Summer School Registrar, at 414-467-6971 or joyceennis54@yahoo.com. For more information on classes and instructors, please contact Jane walrath, Director of the Irish Fest Summer School, at 262-367-2649 or janellen.wi@gmail.com.

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NEWs & hoW-tos 2015 clAss hIGhlIGhtscelTic kids caMP — classes & Full week PrograM For kids ages 7 to 12. Classes run Tuesday, august 11 through Thursday, august 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Celtic kids class lineup is:

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ............... Music Sampler – bodhrán, tin whistle & song 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. ............. Sean-Nós Dance — Siobhán Butler 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m..... lunch (supervised, please bring your own lunch) 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. ... Felting — hilda Demuth-lutze 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. .................. Storytelling/Drama – Julianne Donlon & Jane Sustar 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. .................. Tea Time (supervised)

Classes are $25 each per child. Full week (Tuesday through Thursday) program is $75 per child, or $50 per child when three or more children are enrolled at the same time by one payer.

Music - insTruMenTs This year we present several Friday morning workshops: Irish harmonica with Brendan power; “Demystifying the Irish Session” with John whelan; Guitar with Tim Edey; Bodhrán with Colm phelan; Flute with kevin Crawford; and Fiddle with Colin Farrell. Tuesday through Thursday classes include: Beginning Bodhrán (Irish Drum, pronounced “bow-rawn”) with patrick Roe; Intermediate or advanced Bodhrán with Colm phelan; Introduction to Irish Fiddle with Maria Terres; Intermediate or advanced Irish Fiddle with Brian Conway or liz Carroll; Introduction to Guitar accompaniment (standard tuning) with Randy Gosa; Beginning whistle with Brett lipshutz; Int./adv. whistle and Int./adv. Flute with Joanie Madden; and Tunes & Repertoire class with Jimmy keane (Monday through wednesday). Beginning Bodhrán (amy Richter) and whistle (asher Gray) are also offered as Friday samplers.

Music - song2014 Corn Uí Riada winner Nell Ní Chróinín joins us from County Cork to teach Sean-Nós Song. Tom Sweeney returns to teach a class on Thomas Moore (1779-1852), lyricist and songwriter best known for his iconic “The Minstrel Boy.”

danceDancers will delight in two levels of Sean-Nós Dance offered by acclaimed teacher Siobhán Butler. and we’ve invited traveling dance master Gerard Butler to offer morning and evening classes in Set Dancing.

languageEnjoy Beginning Irish language with Bairbre Ní Chiardha, Intermediate Irish language with liam Ó Cuinneagain, and the Irish language “Sult” — an enjoy-able bilingual workshop with Ray MacMánais. also, in mid-august the Center for Celtic Studies at Uw-Milwaukee is hosting a conference for instructors, activists and others involved in the teaching, learning and promotion of Irish language in North america. For details, visit http://www4.uwm.edu/celtic.

arT & craFTReturning by popular demand are artisans Grant Taylor, who will teach leather Tooling; Vincent McCarron, who will teach Basket weaving; and County Donegal’s Edel MacBride, offering a class in knitting.

culTurelook for unique classes by Nancy walczyk (Irish american authors), Marguerite helmers (women of 1916), and Julianne Donlon (walking with John o’Donohue: Celtic Reflections and Spiritual Treasures for the pilgrim path).

saMPlersRounding out our offerings are Friday Morning adult samplers for beginners and dabblers, plus a special Family sampler on Friday morning geared for kids and adults together. See the schedule for sampler classes and times.

Music classes - general inForMaTion please note, several levels of instrument are taught.Beginner: someone who has never played the instrument or has only taken a few beginner level courses; Intermediate: someone who plays confidently and is ready for ornamentation and techniques; and Advanced: someone who has reached at least the amateur performer level.Children: Children 11 years and older with some proficiency on an instrument may enroll in an adult class with the permission of the instructor. (You are responsible for your children; no adult supervision between classes.)Instruments: Students must supply their own instruments. a limited number of tin whistles are available for purchase at the Fáilte Desk.

First and last Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ age (if child)*: ____________

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City: ______________________________________________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________________

Day phone: (______) ________________ Evening phone: (______) ________________ E-mail address: _____________________________________________ * Children 11 years or older may take adult classes at the discretion of instructor.

aDUlT EaRlY ENRollMENT 10% DISCoUNT — BEFoRE JUNE 1

discounT Check this box and use the schedule on the reverse side to select your classes. enjoy 10% off fees for full week classes only (excludes one-day Music workshops and Friday Samplers). To receive the discount, form must be postmarked before June 1, 2015. please total your registration carefully and write your subtotal here. Quick Calculator: Discounted price for $110 classes = $99 each; discounted price for $150 classes = $135 each.

early enrollMenT discounT class subToTal: $

aDUlT REGUlaR REGISTRaTIoN — JUNE 1 & aFTER

by The class Check this box and select any number of classes using the schedule on the reverse side. Class fees vary; please total your registration carefully, then write your subtotal here.

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ChIlDREN’S REGISTRaTIoN (aGES 7 To 12)

by The class Check this box and select any number of children’s classes using the schedule on the reverse side. Fees are $25 per child per class. Enter the subtotal below.

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by The week Check this box and select “CElTIC kIDS CaMp - FUll wEEk” on the schedule on the reverse side. Fees are $75 per child for 1-2 children; $50 per child for 3 or more children. To qualify for the lower rate, children must be registered together by one payer.

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