Open to musicians over 13 years of age on Jan 1 2008
Students live and breathe music for a week under expert guidance.

Everyone experiences:

Masterclasses
Arrangement workshops
Composition workshops
Trad Orchestra
Various other activities
Finale Concert in Millenium Theatre
Meitheal Orchestra at the National Concert Hall on August 21st.

This year, we're offering a ceili band module and a recording of the RTE
radio 1 show Ceili House will be taken on Tue 15th.
During the week, students also attend concerts given by tutors and other
artistes and various workshops and presentations. All meals supplied on
campus.

General infomation

Advanced players only!
The instrumental workshops cater for players of various abilities but they are not suitable for beginners. Players need to have at least four years of experience and be able to play reels at dance tempo with ornamentation. All must send a recording with their application (see application form) so that we can grade you into appropriate classes beforehand. Meitheal is tough going. Don't come unless you have a trad music obsession!

Will I enjoy the sessions?
At Meitheal, students are so busy that sessions tend to be of limited duration squeezed between various activities or for an hour before bed (see timetable). However, they provide a great opportunity for social mixing and enjoyment. Please see pictures here

How big will the workshops be?
There is an upper limit of around 10 in all workshops, but most are smaller. Enrolments are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, so please apply before March 7th to ensure your place. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel individual workshop options if we have not had sufficient applicants by the closing date. Should this occur, you will be offered a full refund or a place in an alternative workshop.

What will we be working towards?
Students appear in several minor events during the week and also perform
with tutors in the Finale Concert in the Millenium Theatre on July18th.

This year, the Meitheal Orchestra will also perform at the National Concert
Hall on August 21st.

In 2008, the Meitheal Orchestra performed at the National Concert Hall on August 21st. See the photos here.