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Below are some sample workshop topics. We've also included ideas for amazing weddings and lovely events for congregations. This list isn't exhaustive, and we'd love to hear your ideas! 

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Sample Workshop Topics, Weddings and Worship Services

Tune, Instrument, and Song Workshops

Celtic Tunes (this is a general Title, but can be as specific as you'd Like

  • Celtic Jigs, or Reels, or Slip Jigs, or Hornpipes, or Marches, or Airs, or Etc.
  • Irish or Scottish Tunes (any or all of the above).   Depending on the level, we'll tea basic ornamentation.
  • Easy Celtic (or Scottish, Irish) Tunes
  • Tunes in the Key of (a particular key signature)
  • Great Celtic Penny Whistle Tunes (can be narrowed).  Depending on the level, we'll teach some basic ornamentation.
  • Great Celtic Fiddle Tunes (can be narrowed as well). Depending on the level, we'll teach basic ornamentation.

Backing Up Celtic Tunes

For all backing instruments, especially guitar and dulcimer. We'll teach basic rhythms and strum patterns.

Beginning Bodhrán

Bring your instrument and tipper, or use one of our pizza box bodhráns.

Beginning Penny Whistle

Please talk with us about whether or not you'll have whistles for purchase.

Celtic Tunes for Christmas and The new year

For all melody and backing instruments.

All's Celtic in Love and War

This is a songs workshop that can be made more specific.

CelTic LOve Songs

This is a songs workshop that can be made more specific.

Celtic SONGS AND CAROLS FOr Christmas and the New Year

For singers, melody, and backing instruments. Sheet music will be provided.

Funny Celtic Songs

This is a songs workshop that can be made more specific.

How to Arrange a Song

Tips, tricks, and practice techniques for compelling song arrangements. For singers and instrumentalists.

How to Sing

Tips, tricks, and practice techniques for finding your voice.

Robert Burns Songs

Scotland's poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796), is celebrated worldwide, his works lifted up by people as diverse as Kofi Anna and Bob Dylan! We'll sample his songs, singing some that are lesser known and some great favorites.

Songs Across The Water

Many wonderful American songs started  their lives in Ireland and the British Isles. We'll focus on learning several of these American versions.


Weddings and Worship

Weddings

Not only can Cormorant's Fancy play and sing gorgeous Celtic music for your ceremony, but we can also perform a wide variety of classic wedding pieces. Our keyboardist plays piano and organ, and our singers and other instrumentalists are adept a variety of styles. We have a great deal of experience planning and officiating too.

WEdding Cocktail Hours and Receptions

Perfect for your Irish/Scottish/Celtic themed special day!

Celtic Lessons and Carols

This is available as a concert with or without readings.

Celtic Vespers

The band will perform Celtic music for your worship service, or we can provide a Celtic vespers setting. We're happy to work with your local musicians too!

Celtic Holy Communion Service

The band will perform Celtic music for your worship service, or we can provide a Celtic Holy Communion setting. We're happy to work with your local musicians too!


Celtic band Cormorant's Fancy

Contact us for more information or to share your ideas!

We tailor every event to meet your needs.

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Beginning Whistle Workshop Video

Check out this clip from 2013!

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