Atlanta Irish Music School
Irish Music for Kids, Teens & Adults
Céad mile fáilte!
The Atlanta Irish Music School is dedicated to teaching traditional Irish music to students in Metro- Atlanta by providing Irish music classes, private instruction and community performance opportunities as well as opportunities for concerts, workshops, ceili dances, summer camp, local and national competition for ages 7-18 yrs. Fiddles, Flutes, Whistles, Bodhrans, Pipes, Concertinas, Accordions, Harps, Tenor Banjos and Pianists are welcome to attend classes and our performance group, The Atlanta Junior Ceili Band!Fall 2008 Information and new Instructors Now Posted!
Irish Fiddle, Whistle, Irish Flute, Celtic Song,
Bodhran, Concertina and Ceili Band;
Classes for Children and Adults!
Irish Fiddle, Whistle, Irish Flute, Celtic Song,
Bodhran, Concertina and Ceili Band;
Classes for Children and Adults!
Katherine Irwin Thomas founded the Atlanta Junior Ceili Band in the fall of 2005 because of her desire to pass on Irish music to the next generation of musicians in Atlanta. Recently renamed, The Atlanta Irish Music School, all music is taught by ear and in the past two year's of the schools existance, several students have qualified for the All- Ireland Fleadh at both the Midwest Fleadh and the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh as well as received top awards at The Atlanta Irish Music Competition and local Feisanna. The AJCB is not just a music school, but it is also an organization where students form friendships and develop outlets for their musical creativity. Whether playing on stage or in the classroom, students learn quality music, valuable performance skills, make new friends and have fun. Irish music isn't just for today--- it's for a lifetime!How to Join the School!
Interested in being a part of the Atlanta Irish Music School?
New and returning students-- mark your calendar!
School Orientation for Parents and Students will be held at NATE Music Studio in Roswell
Saturday, August 23rd 10am-11am
Returning Students: You will not need your instrument or payment for orientation.
Just show up! If you can't make it, please email us your intent.
New Students: Please email the school that you will be attending orientation.
You will not need any materials, instruments or payments for orientation.
Celtic Camp 2008 Photos Up!
We had a great week of Irish music, dance and more at The Atlanta Irish Music School's Georgia Celtic Camp! A record 35 students ages 4-13yrs attended this year's camp held in Alpharetta at St. Aidan's. Children participated in special electives: Irish fiddle, Gaelic singing and Irish step dance. All students participated in whistle class, Irish football with the GAA, Celtic arts & crafts, music sessions, music and dance concerts, 'Celtic Connections' projects, and storytelling. The week ended in a school recital for family and friends where students demonstrated their newly learned music and dance skills.The camp was staffed by musicians and friends of the AJCB, senior students and guest artist, Alex Reidinger. Thanks to everyone that participated and supported this year's camp.
Click here for more photos! 
Irish Workbook and Play Along CD
Now Available!
Celtic Fiddling Fun is comprised of 22 popular traditional Irish tunes written with ornamentation and bowings. There are also three pages on ornamentation and vocabulary. What makes this workbook different from anything you can find online or at a music store is the play along CD. Each tune is played through at a moderate tempo with a four click introduction and accompaniment so the musician can actually play along!
Four versions of the workbook are available:
Teacher's Edition: Tunes in Treble Clef with chords
Violin: Tunes in Treble Clef
Viola: Tunes in Alto Clef
Cello & Bass: Tunes in Bass Cleff
If you are interested in ordering this book, please contact Katherine Irwin Thomas. Cost is $15 + state tax and shipping and includes Book and CD. All tunes are in authentic keys.
Click below to hear samples from the play along CD:
TRACK 8 TRACK 10
Now Available!
Celtic Fiddling Fun is comprised of 22 popular traditional Irish tunes written with ornamentation and bowings. There are also three pages on ornamentation and vocabulary. What makes this workbook different from anything you can find online or at a music store is the play along CD. Each tune is played through at a moderate tempo with a four click introduction and accompaniment so the musician can actually play along!
Four versions of the workbook are available:
Teacher's Edition: Tunes in Treble Clef with chords
Violin: Tunes in Treble Clef
Viola: Tunes in Alto Clef
Cello & Bass: Tunes in Bass Cleff
If you are interested in ordering this book, please contact Katherine Irwin Thomas. Cost is $15 + state tax and shipping and includes Book and CD. All tunes are in authentic keys.
Click below to hear samples from the play along CD:
TRACK 8 TRACK 10
Congratulations to the following students who placed at
The North American Fleadhanna 2008!!!
The Mid Atlantic Fleadh, New York:
Annika VonGrey 1st Place Fiddle, 1st Place Fiddle Slow Airs, 3rd Place Duets
Claire Shirey 2nd Place Concertina, 3rd Place Duets
The Mid West Fleadh, Detroit:
Joseph Mitteldorf 1st Place Fiddle, 1st Place Fiddle Slow Airs, 3rd Place Duets
Liam Butler- Lawrence 1st Place Piano Melody, 1st Place Piano Accompaniment, 3rd Place Duets
All students have qualified for the All- Ireland Competition in Tullamore, Ireland.
The North American Fleadhanna 2008!!!
The Mid Atlantic Fleadh, New York:
Annika VonGrey 1st Place Fiddle, 1st Place Fiddle Slow Airs, 3rd Place Duets
Claire Shirey 2nd Place Concertina, 3rd Place Duets
The Mid West Fleadh, Detroit:
Joseph Mitteldorf 1st Place Fiddle, 1st Place Fiddle Slow Airs, 3rd Place Duets
Liam Butler- Lawrence 1st Place Piano Melody, 1st Place Piano Accompaniment, 3rd Place Duets
All students have qualified for the All- Ireland Competition in Tullamore, Ireland.
