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The 'Academy Band' CD features 20 vocal and instrumental tracks of Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish and American Tunes. Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes, Waltzes, Polkas and slow aires. The CD was recorded live, but without an audience, at the Irish Cultural Center in May and June of 2011.

Academy of Irish & Celtic Studies 1106 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

Good musician's execute their music, while bad ones murder it.

This website brought to you by the students of Irish and Celtic Studies at the Irish Cultural Center

Pat McCrossan - Director - 602-254-6094

Email -iccacademy@q.com * Link to Irish Cultural Center www.azirish.org

The release date for the 'Academy Band' CD, recorded live at the Irish Cultural Center, will be at our Christmas Party on Sunday December 11th. from 1:00PM - 5:00PM. CD's will sell for the special reduced price of $10. The party is free admission and everyone, whether past, present or future member is invited. It's a pot-luck so bring a dish to share.

CLICK TO HEAR THE ACADEMY BAND PLAY A JIG SET

Hello students past & present, would you like to try out for the academy band?
Academy Band practice is Wednesdays 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Slow seisiun at 4PM every Wednesday in the great hall.
All students and non students are welcome - Hosted by Paul Ahern and Keith Paul
Contact:paulahern@qwest.net or Keith at slowertwist@cox.net

In the near future the academy will be adding Irish history studies with Sean Prior and a children's choir, and
A drama group, under the direction of Colleen Van Slyke. Colleen is the musical director of "Celtica"
Contact academy at iccacademy@cox.net

The Cottage at the Irish Cultural Center, a 501c not for profit corporation, where classes are held.

The Teachers
Pat McCrossan - Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, Tenor & 5 string Banjo, Music Theory.

Rachel Bonn & Sheila Maguire - Fiddle

John Good - Welsh language

Steve Colby - Guitar, Clawhammer Banjo, Bouzouki

Vicki Champion, Jason Carns, Maria Rodriguez - Irish Language

Sandy Voris - Bagpipes & Whistle

Michelle West- Bodhran

Sharon Judd - Irish Step Dancing (non competitive)
Colleen Van Slyke - vocals

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Class schedule and prices for class & private lessons

There are four 8 week terms in a year, beginning on or about the second week of January, then May, July and October. A class consists of 3 or more students and is approximately an hour in length. Private lessons are approximately 30 minutes in length and are one-on-one with the teacher. One hour lessons are also available.

Class: $125 for the ten-week term. - Private half hour: $20 - $200 for the ten-week term. - Private hour private class is $40 $400 for the ten-week term.

MONDAY: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Advanced Irish fiddle with Sheila Maguire.

MONDAY: 4:00PM - 9:00PM - Fiddle with Rachel Bonn.

MONDAY: 5:30pm Irish step dancing with Sharon Judd. Children and Adult class offered.

Monday: 6:30pm Irish Language with Vicki Champion, Jason Carns and Maria Rodriguez. Three levels taught, Beginner, intermediate & advanced. On going class has space available.

TUESDAY: John Good. Welsh language 6PM

Tuesday: 7PM - Colleen Van Slyke - Celtica practice and auditions.

TUESDAY: Sandy Voris, Bagpipes: 5:30 - 7PM Space available.

TUESDAY: Pat McCrossan. 5:00pm lessons in Guitar, Mandolin, Piano & Music theory.

WEDNESDAY: Michelle West, Bodhran 7:30beginner and advanced.

Wednesday: 6:00pm with Steve Colby. private lesson,Clawhammer Banjo & Guitar Space available.

THURSDAY: Pat McCrossan. 5:00 - 9:00PM lessons in Guitar, Mandolin, Piano & Music theory.

Vocal classes with Colleen Van Slyke - to be determined. (Contact the academy)