Mar 20 2024
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Jun 12 2024
Introductory Irish Fiddle Class

Introductory Irish Fiddle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Introductory Irish Fiddle Class (Ages 18 – Adult)
For adult violinists who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with ornamentation and bowing principles while learning jigs, reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands, barn dances, and more. Great ear training, great fun! Field trips to local Irish sessions. Students must provide own instrument.

Instructor: Mitchell Fanning
Spring Dates: Wednesdays, March 6 – June 12, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)

Admission Info

Introductory Irish Fiddle Class (Ages 18 – Adult)
For adult violinists who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with ornamentation and bowing principles while learning jigs, reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands, barn dances, and more. Great ear training, great fun! Field trips to local Irish sessions. Students must provide own instrument.

Instructor: Mitchell Fanning
Spring Dates: Wednesdays, March 6 – June 12, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)

Phone: (301) 320-2770

Email: info@washingtonconservatory.org

Dates & Times

2024/03/20 - 2024/06/12

  • May 15, 2024 at 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm (Wed)
  • May 22, 2024 at 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm (Wed)
  • May 29, 2024 at 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm (Wed)
  • Jun 5, 2024 at 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm (Wed)
  • Jun 12, 2024 at 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm (Wed)
Location Info

Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812

Parking Info

The main parking lot is located on Oxford Road, just off of MacArthur Boulevard, across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center.

From the parking lot, follow the path across the Minnehaha Creek bridge to enter the park.

The staff lot on MacArthur Boulevard is open to the public on weekdays after 4pm and on the weekends.

Accessibility Info

Drop off and limited permit-only parking is available at the MacArthur Boulevard entrance *under the Glen Echo Park marquee where the trolley was once parked.)