Welcome to the Siamsa Montreal School of Irish Music

Siamsa (pronounced “shee-am-sa”) is Irish for 'pleasant musical diversion'

We offer weekly group classes in traditional Irish music. You can join us for a night of traditional dance during our ceilis, which are held during the fall, winter, and spring. We also play music at informal jam sessions all year round!

 

registration

Class schedule

Classes will begin at Collège Notre-Dame (3791 Queen Mary Rd) on Thursday, September 18th.
Some classes are online, offsite, and others will be on Wednesday nights.

Register now!

  

teachers

Hannah Collins - Concertina

Hannah Collins is a piano and concertina player, teacher and composer from Skibbereen, west Cork. Please help us make her feel very welcome to Montreal!

 

Steve Jones - Fiddle

With Paul Legrand taking a break, Steve will be teaching the intermediate 2 and advanced fiddle classes. This as a great opportunity for people to learn from Steve and delve into his extensive knowledge of technique and repertoire.

 

Meet all of our wonderful teachers

 

NEW class OFFERED

Anglo C/G Concertina

For the first time in 30+ years, there will be a proper concertina class offered. We hope you button-box lovers will jump at the opportunity!

 

 

Thank you for your support and encouragement.

We are all looking forward to a new semester of music.

On behalf of the Siamsa Board

Denis Martin, Director

 

 

 

FaLang translation system by Faboba

Traditional Music Sessions

slow session

Join us and share the music in one of many traditional music sessions in Montreal.

 

 

Siamsa Céilís

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Dance the night away to the sound of live music at one of our céilís.

 

 

 

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