GSOTM
FAQ
We provide tuition in the following instruments:
Fiddle, Flute, Tin Whistle, Harp, Bodhran, Guitar, Tenor Banjo/Mandolin, Button Accordion, Concertina, Uilleann Pipes, Traditional Singing, and Beginners Highland Bagpipes. These classes are offered at both beginner, intermediate and, in some cases, advanced levels. Classes are generally mixed age groups, however we also have child and adult specific classes in some instruments.
Registration takes place just before the start of each term.
There are two terms each year. For 2024, registration opens on 1 September 2024 and classes start on Thursday 12 September 2024. Registration is now completed online via KlubFunder.
Some larger instruments are available to hire to beginners to see if it's the right instrument for them. Please email us at gsotm.co.uk@gmail.com to enquire on availability.
In general, we welcome children from age 6 or 7 (Primary 3) and upwards.
We also have specific classes for beginner adults in Tin Whistle and Fiddle, so we cater for all ages.
We would suggest contacting us if you have specific queries or come along to one of our Open Days to try an instrument and/or speak to one of the teachers directly.
Grupai Cheoil are when musicians of all instruments come together to perform arrangements of tunes, mostly for performances and competitions like the Fleadh.
These are broken up into 3 groups; U12, U15 and U18.
Practice take place are every Monday evening in ERC starting in November.
Please contact the school if your child is interested in joining.