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Directory of Irish wedding and funeral musicians. Wedding singers, string quartets, organists, harpists and male wedding singers.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 192 )
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Róisín Ní Bhriain
Róisín Ní Bhriain is an experienced and professional solo Flautist and Singer with her own digital piano accompaniment available for Read more
Posted on 08 April 2019 MUSIC -
St Patrick – Trim
St Patrick’s Church Trim is a Gothic Revival style church. It was built circa 1900. The church is surrounded by landscaped grounds that overlook Trim Castle. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2019 MUSIC -
Therese McCartin
An accomplished Singer, Harpist, Pianist and Composer, Therese began music tuition at the age of 6 and went on to graduate from Trinity College Dublin with a... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2019 MUSIC -
John Manners
John Manners, pianist, organist, uilleann piper and bagpiper, began his musical education in the Dublin College of Music (now known Read more
Posted on 02 April 2019 MUSIC -
String Quartet Guide
6 Step Wedding String Quartet Guide Choosing the music for the wedding ceremony is arguably one of the most important decisions you will make. There are a numbe... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
Voice Classification and Singing
When we sing, air expelled from our lungs causes the vocal cords (two strips of cartilage stretched across the larynx at the back of the throat) to vibrate... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
ChurchMusic.ie’s Wedding Music Guide
What Music? Most groups and musicians will play any piece/song/hymn that you want – classical, pop, traditional, or otherwise. All that is generally requested i... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
The Church Organ: How Does It Really Work?
The modern organ is the most complicated of all instruments. Its sounds are produced by wind blowing through several complete sets, or ranks, of pipes. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
Traditional Irish Music and Instruments – History and Origins
THE CELTS 500BC •Traditional Irish music is an oral tradition whose origins can be traced back to almost 2,000 years ago when the Celts first arrived in Ireland. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
Woodwind Instruments – Edge-blown & Reeds
WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS The instruments of the woodwind family can produce a wide variety of sounds, from the shrill piping of the piccolo to the deep gruff... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
The Piano – History & Workings
PIANOFORTE The pianoforte – usually called the piano for short – was invented in 1698 by an Italian named Bartolomeo Cristofori. He called it gravicembalo col... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
Guitars & Lutes – Classification & Varieties
CLASSIFICATION The instruments of the string family can be divided into two main groups. The first group contains instruments such as the violin and cello that... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 MUSIC -
Lynda Keane
Lynda is a highly experienced professional singer who is sought after for her versatile range. She provides self accompaniment on guitar and specialises in... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2019 MUSIC -
Susan O’Leary
“NIAMH IS A WONDERFUL LYRICIST AND SINGER” - FIVE TIME GRAMMY WINNER, STEVE LILLYWHITE “FIVE STARS”- THE IRISH TIMES (THE TICKET) Niamh ... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2019 MUSIC -
Orla and Niall
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Posted on 12 March 2019 MUSIC -
Niamh Murphy
“NIAMH IS A WONDERFUL LYRICIST AND SINGER” - FIVE TIME GRAMMY WINNER, STEVE LILLYWHITE “FIVE STARS”- THE IRISH TIMES (THE TICKET) Niamh ... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2019 MUSIC -
Kate Donohoe
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Posted on 05 March 2019 MUSIC -
Violini
Annalise plays piano, guitar and sings at weddings, funerals and events with over 12 years experience. She has a large repertoire of songs from tradit... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2019 MUSIC -
Annalise Hurley
Annalise plays piano, guitar and sings at weddings, funerals and events with over 12 years experience. She has a large repertoire of songs from tradit... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2019 MUSIC -
Eve
Eve has extensive experience as a wedding singer in the West of Ireland and her unique tone creates a beautiful ambiance for the wedding ceremony. ... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2019 MUSIC