Beginning Irish Bodhran (Ages 10+) 9/15

Beginning Irish Bodhran (Ages 10+) 9/15

Class | Registration opens 8/5/26 10:00 AM EDT

South Arcade Building Glen Echo, MD 20812 United States
Washington Conservatory of Music
9/15/2026-10/20/2026
6:30 PM-7:30 PM EDT on Tue
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$275.00
$272.00

Beginning Irish Bodhran (Ages 10+) 9/15

Class | Registration opens 8/5/26 10:00 AM EDT

Class focuses on traditional Kerry-style of playing emphasizing drum positioning, stick control, and basic styles. Tune types include jig, reel, hornpipe, slip jig, slide, and  polka. Discussion includes definition, and characteristics of Irish traditional music including the history, and role of percussion. Students must provide their own instrument. Optional Monday, Irish Inn performance after final class, date TBA. More info: 301.634.2550; washingtonconservatory.org. Instructor email: jessewinch@hotmail.com. Minimum age 10. 5 sessions.

  • Five Tuesday class sessions followed by a social evening and mini-performance on Monday at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo on week 6.

Jesse Winch

Director Washington Conservatory of Music