Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Hanafin-Cooley Branch -- Boston, Massachusetts USA Promoting Traditional Irish Culture, Music and Dance in the Boston Area |
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~ REGULAR BRANCH ACTIVITIES ~
Semi-Monthly Seisiúns/Ceilis
The
Hanafin-Cooley branch holds monthly seisiuns on the first and fourth
Sundays of each month , September through June, from 3:00-7:00
pm at the Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St.,
Watertown. All are welcome and musicians are invited to join in.
Student musicians are welcomed to a slow pre-seisiun beginning at 1:30pm.
There is great music for set, ceili, old time waltz and other dancing.
Oftentimes, special guests, skillful musicians, gifted singers and
dancers, stop by and add to the evening's total enjoyment. Coffee,
tea, and bread are served. Admission is $8.00.
Next Seisiun - See Monthly Newsletter-Events *********************************************************************** Dance Workshops Irish Ceili and Set Dance Workshops are held on Tuesday evenings , October through May, at 7:30 pm at the Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St., Watertown . All levels are welcome. The cost of this two hour workshop is only $5.00. Workshops are also held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm at The Harney Irish Dance Academy Studio, 945 Main St., Walpole MA. All classes are taught by Sally Harney who can be reached at 508-668-3473. In event of inclement weather, call the Hotline (508) 668-3479 for up to the minute information on dance workshop schedules. *********************************************************************** CCEBoston Music School The Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Boston Music School currently provides instruction in fiddle, flute, tin whistle, accordion, harp, uilleann pipes, and bodhran. The School is operated in affiliation with the Boston College Irish Studies Program. Seamus Connolly, former 10-time All-Ireland Champion and Director of the Music, Song, and Dance Division of the Irish Studies Program, is the Music School's Advisor. For a brochure and application call: (978) 549-3702. See Music School page for more information. *********************************************************************** Boston Comhaltas Ceili Band The pride and joy of the Hanafin-Cooley Branch! A group of dedicated and very popular musicians who perform throughout Massachusetts and beyond. To contact band, call Larry Reynolds at 781- 899-0911. See CCE Boston Ceili Band page for more information. *********************************************************************** Irish Language Classes Cumann na Gaelige offers classes in the Irish language at various locations in the area.This program provides opportunities for beginners as well as advanced speakers. Contact Cumann na Gaelige directly for venues, schedules, etc. at 617-244-7435, 781-769-0059 or 617-734-7472. ***********************************************************************. Other Events There are many other local and international events in which Comhaltas members participate throughout the year. A Monthly Newsletter keeps you posted on these activities. *********************************************************************** CCEBoston.org/BranchActivities.html Revised 11/27/2011 |
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