Scoil Fonn
Scoil Fonn
In 1982 Comhairle na Mumhan initiated Scoil Fonn & Amhrán in response to the concern being expressed at that time about the quality of air playing, narrow repertoire of singers and musicians, all numbers participating in slow air playing and singing competitions, and the over emphasis on reel and jigs, etc. at sessions and classes to the apparent detriment of our airs. There is now a greater awareness of the importance of slow airs because of the increased popularity of the S.C.T. traditional music exams where an air is essential.
The Aims of Scoil Fonn agus Amhrán as outlined by Comhairle na Mumhan
1. To illustrate the connection between airs and songs.
2. To improve playing techniques
3 Stair na nAmhrán a leiriú, bunús staire, aisling, grá tíre, irl
4 Dlúth bhaint idir an teanga, na hamhráin agus na foinn mhalla a fhorbhairt.
5 To re-awaken an awareness of our vast repertoire of songs and airs
Limerick Comhaltas County Board presents Scoil Fonn is Amhrán a day of Slow Air and Singing Workshops provided for branch members right across County Limerick. This one-day series of workshops, hosted by CAH CCÉ, is a fantastic opportunity to focus on the tradition of slow air playing and Traditional Singing in English and Irish. Top Class tutors in Reed, String, Wind and Voice will pass on their skills in air playing from 11am-3pm on Sunday Nov 10th 2024, Banogue National School. Small fee of €10 payable on the day. Please bring a packed lunch and advised to use a recording device. These workshops are not suitable for beginners - some previous air playing experience is required.
Scoil Fonn is Amhrán – Sunday Nov 5th
Limerick Comhaltas County Board presents Scoil Fonn is Amhrán a day of Slow Air and Singing Workshops provided for musicians from County Limerick. This one-day series of workshops, hosted by Castletroy/Ballybrown CCÉ, is a fantastic opportunity to focus on the tradition of slow air playing and Traditional Singing in English and Irish.
The 4 hrs of workshop takes place on Sunday Nov 5th 2023, BallyBrown Community Centre, 10:30-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm. Cost €10. Learn from experienced tutors: fiddle player Majella Bartley, flute player Catherine Clohessy and singer Edel Vaughan. Please bring a packed lunch. These workshops are not suitable for beginners - some previous air or singing experience is required. Workshops for Fiddle, Flute & Whistle and singing, English and Irish.
Click here for Registration Form: Scoil Fonn Registration Link
Scoil Fonn provides students with a wonderful opportunity each year to learn slow airs and songs from some of the most highly-respected performers in the country.
Classes are taught on flute/whistle, fiddle and singing/amhranaiocht.
Students are given the chance to learn the history and background of each slow air which gives them a greater appreciation of the melody and words.
** Details of Scoil Fonn 2022 will be shared here once available**
