Marty facilitated a tenor banjo workshop at Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival in July 2022.
Michael Drain, one of Ireland's leading bodhrán players, ran classes on Saturday 9th July 2022, part of the 8th annual music & dance festival.
28 Jun 22by Nathon Jones
It wouldn't be festival Saturday without the workshops which, as always, are completely FREE for under 25s and just £12 per person, per workshop, for everyone else. Learn flute/whistle with Sarah Markey, tenor banjo with Marty Barry and bodhrán with Michael Drain.
All classes take place on Saturday 9th July as follows:
Beginner bodhrán with Michael Drain The Vault Arts Centre - 10:30am
Fiddle with Megan Níc Fhionnghaile McMillan Hall - 10:30am
Tenor banjo with Marty Barry McMillan Hall - 12noon
Flute/Whistle with Sarah Markey The Vault Arts Centre - 12noon
Intermediate bodhrán with Michael Drain McMillan Hall - 1:30pm
Click the link below for further information and booking links.
Traditional Music Workshops
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