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IRISH MUSIC
- All of Ireland "Portal guide
to Ireland with introduction to the country and market, business, culture,
touring, and cuisine. AllofIreland.com presents Ireland in all her
glory, splendour and style"
- The Association of Irish Composers
AIC is the representative body of composers in Ireland (including Northern
Ireland) representing the interests of composers in all areas of copyright
and seeking to enhance the professional status of its members through promotional
activities
- Associazione Turlough O'Carolan The
site is in Italian only. An Association for the study of the musical and cultural
heritage of the northern European countries; publication of books, recordings,
music, multimedial material; research in the field of ancient celtic music;
the organisation of concerts, conferences, seminars etc; the collection of
material and information on events, publications, and recordings.
Church Music Dublin Information on music in Churches ( both Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic) in Dublin. Also details of Dublin Pipeworks Festival (formerly the Dublin International Organ and Choral Festival). - Ceolas: Celtic Music Online
- an essential site, compiled by Gerard Manning
- Cumann Náisiúnta na gCor - Association
of Irish Choirs
- Irish Music Info seeks
to make available all kinds of information on Irish Music. The site is maintained
by Fintan Vallely.
- Irish Classical Music Guide An
essential site with comprehensive links and listings covering the Republic
of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Maintained by Gary Stephens.
- The
Forum for Music in Ireland in an independant voluntary umbrella body founded
in 1999 ti represent organisations and individuals in the fields of traditional,
classical, contemporary, rock, popular and jazz music.Membership is open to
all organisations and individuals, whether professional or amaateur, working
in or concerned with music in Ireland.
- The Historical Irish Harp Society Harps used between the early medieval period and the 18th century differed in many important ways from modern instruments. The Historical Harp Society of Ireland promotes the making and playing of replicas of these historical instruments, and encourages the exploration and use of appropriate contemporary techniques and repertories.
- .The Irish Summer School of Wire-strung Harp 15th to 21st August at the Kilkenny School of Music
- The Journal of Music in Ireland Edited
by Toner Quinn, this magazine is published bi-monthly. It includes articles
and reviews covering Classical Music, Jazz and Traditional Music. A very welcome
developement on the Irish music scene.
- Irish
Classical Music Sites Part of NiceOne (Ireland Internet Directory Services)
- Irish Music Net Music Industry Directory,
Ireland. IMN's MIDI pages provide easy access to a wealth of information on
the businesses and individuals who make up the music industry in Ireland
- IMRO The Irish Music Rights Organisation
- The performing rights association in Ireland for copyright music
- Melrose
Music MM Performing Editions "Melrose Music
MM publishes music and recordings of music: Early and Contemporary including
numerous works by Irish composers"
- The Music Board of Ireland
was established in May 2001 and operates on a partnership basis between
Government, as represented by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht
and the Islands and the Industry, to act as a forum for the industry and to
advise and assist the industry and the government towards the implementation
of the Board's policies.
- The Irish Traditional Music Archive in
Dublin
- Ossian Publications. Based in Cork City,
Ossian is the leading Irish music publisher. Concentrating mainly on traditional
music, Ossian publishes Sheet music, Recordings and Books.
- The Third Day Chorale Based
in Dublin the Third Day Chorale was founded in 1975. Under the direction of
Marie O'Shea since its inception, the Chorale specialises in oratorio and
sacred music. The repertoire also includes choruses from opera as well as
settings of Irish Airs and International Folk music. Marie O'Shea is a former
member of the Douglas Gunn Ensemble.
- Fintan Vallely is a musician (a
flute player) and writer on Traditional Irish Music.
- The
Wighton Collection The Wighton Collection of National Music is housed
in the Central Library, Dundee, Scotland
- Wooden Flute "The primary
focus of this site is simple system flutes with or without keys, which are
often referred to as Irish flutes. However, we hope to encourage discussion
of wooden Böhm flutes, renaissance flutes, bamboo flutes, Native American
flutes, and all other types of wooden flutes."
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