Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2024 | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University, York Street, BT15 1ED

Hailing from County Tyrone, Dàibhidh Stiùbhard sings from that deep place within which the most meaningful and meant words are found, his young life has been an exploration and excavation of song, and culture and language. In 2018 he was awarded senior traditional singing champion at the Tyrone and Ulster Fleadhs. His debut album, An Sionnach Dubh - the black fox - brings songs together from the Ulster, Irish language and Scots Gaidhlig traditions, featuring his own writing and learning and interpretations to this compilation. 

Renowned artist Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a multi-award-winning traditional singer and musician with a proven record of performance, recording and innovation. Her upbringing in Corca Dhuibhne saw her immersed in a rich cultural environment influencing the foundation of her distinctive vocal and instrumental sound. She has been seen performing as lead singer and flute player with the Irish traditional supergroup Danú, as well as many years as a solo artist. Most recently Muireann recorded “Róisín ReImagined” an album of sean nós songs arranged by contemporary Irish arrangers with the Irish Chamber Orchestra which garnered many 5-star reviews. 

The Summer School’s team of tutors is made up of internationally renowned performers with proven track records as teachers and educationalists. The primary means of teaching and learning will be ‘by ear’ with an emphasis in the less experienced classes of assisting pupils to develop oral/aural skills in addition to instrumental competency and developing core repertoire. All classes are designed for intermediate to advanced (minimum 2 years instrument experience) adults and children over 6 years of age except beginner instrument classes, whistle and sing, set dancing, sean nós dancing, traditional singing & sean nós singing which are suitable for all levels including beginners.