chrisstevens Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 The Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is planning on adding instruction in Irish Anglo Concertina (taught by yours truly) to their fall music school semester in Boston, pending a few more students. If you are interested in this idea, visit http://www.cceboston.org/p9index.html and let them know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Coles Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 The Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is planning on adding instruction in Irish Anglo Concertina (taught by yours truly) to their fall music school semester in Boston, pending a few more students. If you are interested in this idea, visit http://www.cceboston.org/p9index.html and let them know. An unsolicited testimonial: Chris's playing will knock you flat! He has a lot to share. I used to hear him in Portsmouth when I lived in Massachusetts. Happy squeezing! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Miller Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Chris: I am currently at Irish Arts Week where three of us from the Boston area are anxious to find a concertina teacher. I have been talking with Tim O' Connell of Comhaltas on this issue, and I think he said we need eight. I think we are getting close. I believe that there are at least three others (besides the three of us at Irish Arts) who are interested based on comments from Nathan, Dave & Brenda on this site. I know that some would also be interested in private instruction. Can you tell us a bit about your style (i.e., ornamentation, etc.) and who you learned from? Thanks, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstevens Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Alan - it's hard for me to describe my style because it's the product of several influences - I didn't learn from one mentor. Influences include Noel Hill, Micheal O'Raghallaigh, Dermot Byrne, Aogan Lynch, Luke Daniels, and most importantly everyone I've played music with over the years. Rhythm, lilt, and a light touch is very important to me, and I use a fair amount of ornamentation. Edited July 14, 2006 by chrisstevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Miller Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Chris: That sounds exactly like what many of us are seeking. I think we are on the verge of a major concertina expansion here in Boston, and you are hitting it at the perfect time. Alan Edited July 14, 2006 by Alan Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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