IIMS Second Wind Ensemble - Trad Group for Adults and Older Musicians

Calling all adult and older traditional musicians!

The Irish Institute of Music & Song, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin is seeking young-at-heart traditional musicians to join its new ensemble for adult and older musicians - the IIMS Second Wind Ensemble.

Working under the direction of leading traditional musicians Dr. Seán McElwain and Niall Preston, the IIMS Second Wind ensemble will provide adult and older traditional musicians from north Co. Dublin and beyond with a unique opportunity to launch or revive their musical interests!

Open to traditional musicians aged 40+, applicants should be of an intermediate level with at least 3 years experience. The ensemble will begin in February 2025 and meet once a month.

Admission is by audition only. Please complete application form below.

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The IIMS Second Wind Ensemble is open to new members. If you are interested in joining our ensemble, please complete the following application form.

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IIMS Second Wind Ensemble Directors

Seán McElwain

From Monaghan orginially, Seán is member of the award-winning Irish traditional group Téada, performing frequently throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. He is the recipient of a TG4 Gradam Ceoil award (2016) for his ‘Our Dear Dark Mountain With The Sky Over It' project, which focused on the music of the Sliabh Beagh region of north Monaghan/east Fermanagh.

Niall Preston

An All-Ireland and world champion bodhrán player, Niall is much sought after as a performer and teacher. The holder of a Degree in Music (DIT), as well as a Masters in Ethnomusicology (UL) he has toured extensively worldwide and performed with well known artists including Mairtín O Connor and Donal Lunny among others.