Queen's University is proud to host its first ever Traditional Music Symposium, in association with Santander and Madden's Bar on Friday April 23rd 2010.
The day will consist of a two session symposium (six papers in total) on masters of twentieth century Irish fiddle technique, followed by a short recital from the guest speakers. Speakers/recitalists include Dr Matt Cranitch, Jesse Smith, Katie Boyle, Eoghan Neff and Conor Caldwell.
There is no cost to attend the symposium, although interested parties are advised to pre-register as numbers are limited (see below for details). Registration on the day is available from 11am in QUB School of Music.
Ireland's premiere fiddle ensemble 'Fidil' will give a concert at 8pm in QUB's fabulous Harty Room. Tickets are available from the School of Music and Sonic Arts at QUB at £10 and £6 concession. Numbers are extremely limited for this event so book early to avoid disappointment.
Phone 02890975227 or 07749960638 for booking or further information.
The QUB Traditional Music Symposium (in association with BTMS, ASCTM, Madden's Bar, and Santander) will take place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April in the McMordie Hall and later in the Harty Room in QUB.
After registration from 11am, the conference will begin at 12noon in the McMordie Hall:
Registration (11am)
Music Dept. Foyer
Session 1 (12noon - 1.30pm)
Eoghan Neff (Cardiff University) "Tommy Potts and the Avant-Garde of Irish Traditional Music".
Dr Matt Cranitch (University of Limerick) "'It’s all in the bowing’: Pádraig O’Keeffe’s Fiddle Manuscripts".
Katie Boyle (University of Limerick) "Understanding the music of Neillidh Boyle – A Master of the Art of Fiddle Playing".
Lunch (1.30 - 2.30pm)
Sandwiches and Tea/Coffee in Music Dept. Foyer
Session 2 (2.30 - 3.30pm)
Conor Caldwell (Queen's University Belfast) "Banished to the Barn - John Doherty and Bonnie Kate".
Jesse Smith (DKIT) "Realizing the Music of Michael Coleman".
Recital (3.45 - 4.15pm)
Featuring the conference delegates and other selected guests.
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CONCERT 8pm HARTY ROOM
Ireland's premiere fiddle ensemble FIDIL will perform in the Harty Room at 8pm. FIDIL are the first traditional music act ever to be given a 5 star review by the Irish Times for their most recent album '3'. This is their first public performance in Northern Ireland and a wonderful opportunity to see a truly world leading musical ensemble in an intimate setting. The band's music combines the old fiddle repertoire of Donegal with an innovative and unique approach. Two of group are past recipients of the prestigious 'Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year' award. See website (http://www.fidilmusic.com/Fidil/Home__Fidil.html) for more information on the band. This is traditional Irish music as you've never heard it before so don't miss this opportunity to see a wonderful group of musicians on top form.
Tickets are very reasonably priced at £6 for students (£10 to the general public).
CONCERT AFTER PARTY (10pm - late)
Madden's Bar will host its weekly Friday night session with conference delegates and performers in attendance from 10pm after the concert.
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Saturday 24th April: Fiddle Session in Madden's Bar (3 - 6pm)
Fiddle players will take over Madden's Bar for the afternoon for an open session. All welcome for a tune and a nice pint of Madden's stout!
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If you would like further information on any of the events taking place over the weekend or if you wish to register for the conference or book tickets for the concert, e-mail ccaldwell09@qub.ac.uk, contact the School of Music (http://www.mu.qub.ac.uk/) or phone 07749960638.
Details
Queen's University is proud to host its first ever Traditional Music Symposium, in association with Santander and Madden's Bar on Friday April 23rd 2010.
The day will consist of a two session symposium (six papers in total) on masters of twentieth century Irish fiddle technique, followed by a short recital from the guest speakers. Speakers/recitalists include Dr Matt Cranitch, Jesse Smith, Katie Boyle, Eoghan Neff and Conor Caldwell.
There is no cost to attend the symposium, although interested parties are advised to pre-register as numbers are limited (see below for details). Registration on the day is available from 11am in QUB School of Music.
Ireland's premiere fiddle ensemble 'Fidil' will give a concert at 8pm in QUB's fabulous Harty Room. Tickets are available from the School of Music and Sonic Arts at QUB at £10 and £6 concession. Numbers are extremely limited for this event so book early to avoid disappointment.
Phone 02890975227 or 07749960638 for booking or further information.
# Posted on April 14th 2010 by ambassadorfish
Update
The QUB Traditional Music Symposium (in association with BTMS, ASCTM, Madden's Bar, and Santander) will take place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April in the McMordie Hall and later in the Harty Room in QUB.
After registration from 11am, the conference will begin at 12noon in the McMordie Hall:
Registration (11am)
Music Dept. Foyer
Session 1 (12noon - 1.30pm)
Eoghan Neff (Cardiff University) "Tommy Potts and the Avant-Garde of Irish Traditional Music".
Dr Matt Cranitch (University of Limerick) "'It’s all in the bowing’: Pádraig O’Keeffe’s Fiddle Manuscripts".
Katie Boyle (University of Limerick) "Understanding the music of Neillidh Boyle – A Master of the Art of Fiddle Playing".
Lunch (1.30 - 2.30pm)
Sandwiches and Tea/Coffee in Music Dept. Foyer
Session 2 (2.30 - 3.30pm)
Conor Caldwell (Queen's University Belfast) "Banished to the Barn - John Doherty and Bonnie Kate".
Jesse Smith (DKIT) "Realizing the Music of Michael Coleman".
Recital (3.45 - 4.15pm)
Featuring the conference delegates and other selected guests.
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CONCERT 8pm HARTY ROOM
Ireland's premiere fiddle ensemble FIDIL will perform in the Harty Room at 8pm. FIDIL are the first traditional music act ever to be given a 5 star review by the Irish Times for their most recent album '3'. This is their first public performance in Northern Ireland and a wonderful opportunity to see a truly world leading musical ensemble in an intimate setting. The band's music combines the old fiddle repertoire of Donegal with an innovative and unique approach. Two of group are past recipients of the prestigious 'Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year' award. See website (http://www.fidilmusic.com/Fidil/Home__Fidil.html) for more information on the band. This is traditional Irish music as you've never heard it before so don't miss this opportunity to see a wonderful group of musicians on top form.
Check out the link to see FIDIL in action in London recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfN29oxXo_A
Tickets are very reasonably priced at £6 for students (£10 to the general public).
CONCERT AFTER PARTY (10pm - late)
Madden's Bar will host its weekly Friday night session with conference delegates and performers in attendance from 10pm after the concert.
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Saturday 24th April: Fiddle Session in Madden's Bar (3 - 6pm)
Fiddle players will take over Madden's Bar for the afternoon for an open session. All welcome for a tune and a nice pint of Madden's stout!
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If you would like further information on any of the events taking place over the weekend or if you wish to register for the conference or book tickets for the concert, e-mail ccaldwell09@qub.ac.uk, contact the School of Music (http://www.mu.qub.ac.uk/) or phone 07749960638.
# Posted on April 22nd 2010 by ambassadorfish