Is anybody going to this convention?

Whistle
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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann’s North American Provincial Convention 2003

http://www.comhaltasboston.org/CCE2003.html

Has anyone been to one before, and what kinds of things could one find there?

Any info appreciated, they don’t have a schedule out yet!

Robin

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I’m not going to this one, but have been to them in the past. They are an awesome amount of fun for a weekend…Maureen Mulvey does a lot of the calling for the dance events, she’s a great dance teacher and caller (and a heck of a nice person too).

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When the CCE North American annual convention was held in D.C., a couple of years ago, they offered a great deal of instruction on a variety of instruments, dance, language, etc.

Here is a link to the 1999 annual convention. While I don’t know how closely it resembles what will be offered in Boston, it should at least give you an idea of what typically goes on.

http://home.earthlink.net/~caledonia/cce99/body.html


All the Best, Tom

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Thanks! Does anybody have any idea whether a convention like this would welcome relative beginners? I would like to attend a whistle section, even if it’s only to sit in and listen, depending on the quality of the players.

I’d also love to sit in on a pipes class, even though I don’t play them, just for the experience.

R.

[ This Message was edited by: spittin_in_the_wind on 2003-01-27 10:39 ]

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Hey Robin,

I’m not sure about this conventioon, but we visited Comhaltas Ceoltoiri in Monkstown just south of Dublin and it is a wonderful organization dedicated to preserving and nurturing traditional Irish arts. I’d be surprised if they did not welcome beginners!

I think you can also count on the music being authentic Irish Trad of the finest quality.

Hope you get to go!

Vinny

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Hi Spittin-there is always a place for beginners at the Convention. You’ll have a great time.