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Brisbane Celtic Fiddle Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Red Hill. Contact Emma Nixon emma@emmanixon.com.au for details.
One week is intermediate level and one week is advanced level and learn all music by ear. We play from 7:00 – 9:00pm. Emma’s Scales Class (how to play scales for folk and traditional music) is on in the same venue from 6:15 -7pm. Emma also runs a Theory for Folk class on Thursdays each week in the same venue from 6:15 – 7pm.
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WHERE: Maleny Presbyterian Hall, Cedar Street.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:15pm-9pm,
COST: $12 includes supper.
Tunes are taught slowly, by ear. To get the most out of the class you should know the names of the notes on your instrument, and be able to play at least a D major and G major scale and a melody or two.
Maleny Tunes Class students play a range of instruments including flute, whistle, mandolin, fiddle, tenor banjo, guitar and concertina.
The evening starts with a tune being taught at a slow pace suitable for players new to Irish music. At about 7:00pm the pace picks up with the more seasoned players joining the group. We may then learn a new tune at a higher pace or practice previously learned tune sets for dances. Around 8:00pm we pause for a light supper and chat then play some more tunes until hoime time.
CONTACT
Steve Cook 0432 230 654
Mal Lloyd 040 737 1199
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WHERE: Maleny Presbyterian Hall, Cedar Street.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:15pm-9pm,
COST: $12 includes supper.
Tunes are taught slowly, by ear. To get the most out of the class you should know the names of the notes on your instrument, and be able to play at least a D major and G major scale and a melody or two.
Maleny Tunes Class students play a range of instruments including flute, whistle, mandolin, fiddle, tenor banjo, guitar and concertina.
The evening starts with a tune being taught at a slow pace suitable for players new to Irish music. At about 7:00pm the pace picks up with the more seasoned players joining the group. We may then learn a new tune at a higher pace or practice previously learned tune sets for dances. Around 8:00pm we pause for a light supper and chat then play some more tunes until hoime time.
CONTACT
Steve Cook 0432 230 654
Mal Lloyd 040 737 1199
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Brisbane Celtic Fiddle Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Red Hill. Contact Emma Nixon emma@emmanixon.com.au for details.
One week is intermediate level and one week is advanced level and learn all music by ear. We play from 7:00 – 9:00pm. Emma’s Scales Class (how to play scales for folk and traditional music) is on in the same venue from 6:15 -7pm. Emma also runs a Theory for Folk class on Thursdays each week in the same venue from 6:15 – 7pm.
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The Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club and Norfolk Celtic Fiddle club are 2 groups of energetic and talented Celtic musicians who meet monthly to play/learn Celtic and Bluegrass tunes.
Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club meet on the Northside at Mango Hill Community Centre – 1st Friday of each month from 6.30-8.30pm
MCFC started in 2007 and is known for being one of most entertaining groups in the Celtic Fiddle Group scene. Performing Regularly at community and private events and functions as well as Celtic Festivals around the state.
NCMC started in 2017, although a newer group they are growing steadily and now join MCFC on all of their performances.
Both groups growth can be attributed to the welcoming approach and the fact that our Music Director Melinda Coles teaches by dots and by ear encouraging members to then perform without music.
Many of our members have had the opportunity to attend and perform at camps/workshops/masterclasses in Australia and overseas.
Musicians as young as 4 and adults as old as 80 join in and play together in rehearsals and performances.
Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club and Norfolk Celtic Music Club are open to one and all providing you play a fiddle/Cello/Guitar/tin whistle/piano/drum/banjo/bass/bodhran/spoons at least a little bit and have a love for Celtic music.
WHERE: Maleny Presbyterian Hall, Cedar Street.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:15pm-9pm,
COST: $12 includes supper.
Tunes are taught slowly, by ear. To get the most out of the class you should know the names of the notes on your instrument, and be able to play at least a D major and G major scale and a melody or two.
Maleny Tunes Class students play a range of instruments including flute, whistle, mandolin, fiddle, tenor banjo, guitar and concertina.
The evening starts with a tune being taught at a slow pace suitable for players new to Irish music. At about 7:00pm the pace picks up with the more seasoned players joining the group. We may then learn a new tune at a higher pace or practice previously learned tune sets for dances. Around 8:00pm we pause for a light supper and chat then play some more tunes until hoime time.
CONTACT
Steve Cook 0432 230 654
Mal Lloyd 040 737 1199
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WHERE: Maleny Presbyterian Hall, Cedar Street.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:15pm-9pm,
COST: $12 includes supper.
Tunes are taught slowly, by ear. To get the most out of the class you should know the names of the notes on your instrument, and be able to play at least a D major and G major scale and a melody or two.
Maleny Tunes Class students play a range of instruments including flute, whistle, mandolin, fiddle, tenor banjo, guitar and concertina.
The evening starts with a tune being taught at a slow pace suitable for players new to Irish music. At about 7:00pm the pace picks up with the more seasoned players joining the group. We may then learn a new tune at a higher pace or practice previously learned tune sets for dances. Around 8:00pm we pause for a light supper and chat then play some more tunes until hoime time.
CONTACT
Steve Cook 0432 230 654
Mal Lloyd 040 737 1199
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Ormeau ( Brisbane Southside/Gold coast)
Held Monthly for fiddlers, cellists, guitarists, and Celtic musicians.
FROM 6.00 – 8.00 3rd Friday of the month (excluding Jan & Dec)
FEES $50 pa –
(THE YEARLY RATE IS PAID FROM JAN-DEC)
You will need to bring Your fiddle, Cello, guitar, mandolin, tin whistle, recorder, Harp, Bodhran, double bass, banjo, viola and a music stand!
Please contact Melinda Coles for further info.
WHERE: Maleny Presbyterian Hall, Cedar Street.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:15pm-9pm,
COST: $12 includes supper.
Tunes are taught slowly, by ear. To get the most out of the class you should know the names of the notes on your instrument, and be able to play at least a D major and G major scale and a melody or two.
Maleny Tunes Class students play a range of instruments including flute, whistle, mandolin, fiddle, tenor banjo, guitar and concertina.
The evening starts with a tune being taught at a slow pace suitable for players new to Irish music. At about 7:00pm the pace picks up with the more seasoned players joining the group. We may then learn a new tune at a higher pace or practice previously learned tune sets for dances. Around 8:00pm we pause for a light supper and chat then play some more tunes until hoime time.
CONTACT
Steve Cook 0432 230 654
Mal Lloyd 040 737 1199
Click Here for more Information
Brisbane Celtic Fiddle Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Red Hill. Contact Emma Nixon emma@emmanixon.com.au for details.
One week is intermediate level and one week is advanced level and learn all music by ear. We play from 7:00 – 9:00pm. Emma’s Scales Class (how to play scales for folk and traditional music) is on in the same venue from 6:15 -7pm. Emma also runs a Theory for Folk class on Thursdays each week in the same venue from 6:15 – 7pm.
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