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Weekend Events
Blue Ridge Irish Music School is proud to host a 2-Day Uilleann Pipes Tionol! Multiple workshops, concerts, classes, sessions will be held over the weekend.
John Doyle & Cathie Ryan in Concert presented by BRIMS and WTJUAlbemarle Ciderworks
Wassail at Potter's Craft Cider - BRIMS PerformsCharlottesville
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Flute Workshop
Flute Class offered by Ivan Sunday morning 9-11am- (this is for pipers attending the tionol or for flute players just wanting to attend this class) the class is open to flute players of all ability levels- but is most suited for intermediate and advanced flute players. Participants will learn Ivan’s approach to flute playing for Traditional Irish music. Students will have an opportunity to learn new tunes, techniques, etc. Students will have an opportunity to have their specific questions answered.
Concert and Session
Saturday night Concert on site and Session at Kardinal Hall, a favorite local Beer Hall/Garden.
Concert tickets and session invite is included for all participants!
Tionol Classes
We are excited to provide the highest-level instructors possible in small-group settings. Pipers will be separated by experience/ability to ensure participants get the most out of the instruction and are able to learn from one another. We hope to help you identify and break-through a blockage in their piping progression!
Time for sessions and socializing is built into the schedule to help you all make new piping friends!
One-on-One Instruction
We will be offering 30-min Private Lessons with all of our instructors throughout the Tionol. The cost will be $40.00 per session paid to the instructor. This is a time for you to focus specifically on a problem you are having- or to learn a new technique. The session direction will be driven by the student.
We will have a list of available time slots when you check-in. You will be allowed to sign-up for one slot at registration- first come first serve.
“ In April 2023, I had the pleasure of teaching a workshop for BRIMS Inaugural Uilleann Piping Tionól. It was a unique experience for me in that it was done virtually via a video Zoom link. Despite the distance in miles, Randy and his team at BRIMS put incredible care and attention into planning and creating a setting where the students and I were able to participate as if we were actually in the same room. What a great bunch of pipers! There's certainly a strong piping community growing there and it was clear to see that the school has a commitment to helping students of all ages and stages in their learning reach their potential. It was heartening to see so many pipers gathered for the Tionól and an honor to have been able to share some music with them ...”
Colleen Shanks, April 2023
" I had the honor of teaching at the first on-site BRIMS Piping Tionól in November 2023. Despite it being the first of its kind, it was a well-attended and very well-organized event, hosted in a very relaxed and friendly environment with pipers from all over the region. Players of all levels took part in the classes, with opportunities even for players without pipes to try out and have their first instruction. A very worthwhile event that I would encourage all pipers to attend."
Cillian Vallely, November 2023
“...This is the most organized Tionól I have ever attended ... “
Joey Arbata, November 2024
“ Thank you so much for making yesterday’s Tionól and concert an outstanding experience. The classes and performance (including Brightwood and the dancers) were extremely helpful and entertaining. Joey Abarta was a top-notch teacher and inspiring musician. Thanks so much.” Beginner Piping Student
“... I especially appreciated your warm welcome to me as a total newcomer. And am thrilled to have had a chance to try the uilleann pipes ... thank you and Brandon and everyone for facilitating such a great experience.” Beginner Piping Student
“ Venue is perfect. Instructor to student ratio was also about right. The whole thing was very well organized. Lots of happy, helpful people. I only knew a few people there, but I felt very welcomed and included... It was a great time. Thanks so much. I'm looking forward to November, and hoping I can make it.” Advanced Piping Student
Blue Ridge Irish Music School's 2025 Tionol is supported by Na Píobairí Uilleann
