News
John Whelan joining Portal staff for 2014!
We couldn’t be more excited to have John Whelan joining us in Portal this year! Accordion players now have a reason to come too! More info about John here
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Brian & Mary Lanni – Ceili Dancing and Step Dancing
We’re pleased to once again offer an element of Irish dance! This will be an evening class each day (except Saturday) with the return of husband and wife team, Brian & Mary Lanni! Portal students and local residents will both be welcome at the class. The music and the dance Read more…
Descriptions
Colin Lindsay
Beginner FiddleThis course will focus on developing good habits that can accelerate your progress as a fiddler. We will work on strategies for tune-learning, and playing with good tempo, intonation and phrasing. Techniques that lead to comfortable playing and a lyrical Irish style will be emphasized. ConcertinaThis workshop will be Read more…
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Colin Lindsay – Concertina and the Not-so-fast Fiddle Class
Fiddler and concertinist Colin Lindsay was introduced to Irish music as a child growing up in New York, where he had the good fortune to learn from the renowned fiddler (and Portal Irish Week tutor) Brian Conway, attend many festivals and concerts, and win the Mid Atlantic Fleadh in every Read more…
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2013 Portal ‘Core Tune’ List
2013 Core Tune List We’ve come up with some core tunes for the 2013 Portal Irish Music Festival. These are generally “common” tunes, and our hope is that students either already know these tunes, or can try to learn at least some of the tunes prior to the festival. Read more…
News
Scholarship for 2013
We’re happy to announce the return of our scholarship for the 2013 PIMW! Let potential recipients know, and consider donating to the cause!