IIMS Second Wind Ensemble - Trad Group for Adults and Older Musicians
Calling all adult and older traditional musicians!
The Irish Institute of Music & Song, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin is seeking young-at-heart traditional musicians to join its new ensemble for adult and older musicians - the IIMS Second Wind Ensemble.
The group is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to return to playing music after a lapse, or those seeking to find new ways to participate! It aims to provide an enjoyable opportunity to play and learn in a collective supporting environment.
Working under the direction of leading traditional musicians Dr. Seán McElwain and Niall Preston, the IIMS Second Wind ensemble members will be provided with a unique opportunity to launch or revive their musical interests!
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The IIMS Second Wind Ensemble is open to new members. If you are interested in joining our ensemble, please complete the following application form.
IIMS Second Wind Ensemble Directors
Seán McElwain
From Monaghan orginially, Seán is member of the award-winning Irish traditional group Téada, performing frequently throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. He is the recipient of a TG4 Gradam Ceoil award (2016) for his ‘Our Dear Dark Mountain With The Sky Over It' project, which focused on the music of the Sliabh Beagh region of north Monaghan/east Fermanagh.
Niall Preston
An All-Ireland and world champion bodhrán player, Niall is much sought after as a performer and teacher. The holder of a Degree in Music (DIT), as well as a Masters in Ethnomusicology (UL) he has toured extensively worldwide and performed with well known artists including Mairtín O Connor and Donal Lunny among others.