Starting 26 September 2026 Ages 6–12
Saturdays From 4 - 4:45 pm
Join our new Irish Traditional Music Session for children aged 6–12, starting on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 4:00 pm.
This lively and supportive group session gives children the opportunity to explore Irish traditional music through the experience of playing together in a traditional Irish music session. Children will learn tunes, listen and respond to one another, and develop the skills needed to make music confidently as part of a group. Suitable instruments include fiddle, tin whistle, keyboard and other compatible instruments.
Children will develop:
Repertoire skills by learning and performing a range of traditional Irish tunes
Aural skills by listening carefully, recognising patterns and learning music by ear
Rhythmic understanding through keeping a steady pulse and becoming familiar with common Irish dance rhythms
Ensemble and session skills by learning to start, stop, keep together, listen and respond to other musicians
Musical memory through repeated listening, imitation and performance
Technique and coordination on their chosen instrument
Musical expression and style by exploring phrasing, articulation and the character of Irish traditional music
Confidence and independence through regular group performance and shared music-making
Social and collaborative skills by learning, rehearsing and playing together as part of a traditional music group
The session will work towards a special St Patrick’s Day performance at the Enact Music Centre on the weekend prior to 17 March 2027, in celebration of St Patrick's Day, giving children a clear musical goal and the opportunity to share what they have learned with family and friends.
Instrument requirements: Children should bring their own instrument, with the exception of keyboard, which will be provided.
There will be 22 weekly sessions, starting on Saturday 26 September 2026 and concluding with a concert on 13 March 2027.
There will be no session on:
31 October 2026
26 December 2026
2 January 2027
📍 LOCATION Enact Music Centre Unit 15, McKibbin House BT8 8BD
💷 COST & PAYMENT Each session costs £8 per child.
Payment can be made:
in full in advance, or
in three consecutive monthly instalments.
⚠️ CANCELLATIONS & MISSED SESSIONS As each child’s place is reserved for the full programme, sessions missed or cancelled by participants are non-refundable and remain fully payable.
The sessions will be led by Kate O'Connor
