Blue Ridge Irish Music School

04/13/2026

It's almost time for our May Session!

May is a great time to try out something new or dig in to an interest that has been tickling you! BRIMS 4 week class session lets you keep your momentum from the winter session or test something different out.

Weekly classes for 4 weeks starting May 5th! For all ages and experience level!

MULTIPLE Dance Styles in the Irish and Cape Breton Traditions
Bodhran Drum
Jigs
Mandolin
Ballads
Polkas
Flute
Tin Whistle...and MORE!

REGISTER HERE: https://blueridgeirishmusicschool.regfox.com/may-classes-2026

04/13/2026

April 25 is our first Piping Tionol of 2026!

We've added a few public programs to the roster, so even if you're not a registered piper you can come and learn, and enjoy this unique instrument!

SATURDAY 4/25
Children’s Irish Culture Program – 2:15-3:00pm
FREE interactive program with Irish music and dancing for children of all ages with uilleann piper Stewart Pittman and BRIMS instructor Lori Madden

Women in Uilleann Piping Program - 2:30-3:30 pm
FREE program open to all girls 12-adult. The program will be led by world-class uilleann piper Kathleen Dugan Cavanagh. Participants will learn about the history of the pipes and women in piping and will have an opportunity to “Try the Pipes”

Piping Concert 7:00 PM (tickets at https://www.blueridgeirishmusic.org/events-1/uilleann-piping-concert)

04/08/2026

This weekend at Potter's Craft Cider!

Presented by BRIMS and WTJU

04/06/2026

Breabach is back at Potters Cider THIS WEEKEND 4/12!

This is such a joyful and energetic show! The band unites deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition alongside progressive musical influences and have cultivated a unique sound, anchoring double bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, step-dance and song with energetic double bass and guitar accompaniment.
Versatility, love of experimentation and a willingness to push the boundaries of Scottish roots music have endured as the core values of the band over the past two decades.

Tickets at brimstunes.org