Steph Geremia is an Irish multi-instrumentalist and singer highly regarded as one of the finest traditional musicians of her generation. Perhaps best known for her vibrant and versatile Irish flute playing and as a mainstay of the critically acclaimed Irish group, Alan Kelly Gang, she has also impressed as a singer, presenting her own identity of a breathy Celtic vocal style mixed with a hint of her American roots.

Born in New York, where she first began playing traditional and classical music, Steph emigrated to Ireland in 2001. During her time in America, she studied ‘World Music’ at the prestigious, Wesleyan University at which time she worked with people such as the legendary experimental jazz hero, Anthony Braxton. After a brief stint living in India, studying the Bansuri (North Indian Flute) under PT Ginde, disciple of the legendary Panal al Gosh, Steph moved permanently to County Sligo and further immersed herself in the Sligo/Roscommon style of flute playing. She spent many years surrounded by great traditional stalwarts such as Peter Horan and she holds a Master’s Degree in Traditional Irish Music Performance, which she completed at the University of Limerick. She is now based in Galway where she teaches and performs on a regular basis as well as continuing to tour internationally.

The flute workshop will address the fundamentals of traditional Irish flute playing with a focus on North Connaught repertoire and style. Steph will examine basic melodic variation, ornamentation, rhythm and technical exercises. Participants should have previous experience and an advanced ability. Tunes will be taught by ear with notation provided upon request.

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