Comhltas

Question 1

Name an organisation promoting Irish music

Answer 1

Comhaltas ceoltóirí Éireann

Question 2

What is the role of Comhaltas ceoltóirí Éireann

Answer 2

Comhaltas ceoltóirí Éireann or the society of the musicians of Ireland is dedicated to the promotion of Irish music, song, dance and the language of Ireland.

Question 3

When was Comhaltas ceoltóirí Éireann founded and by whom?

Answer 3

It was founded in 1951 by a group of traditional pipers that felt traditional Irish music was in decline

Question 4

What are the aims of Comhaltas ceoltóirí Éireann

Answer 4

To promote Irish Traditional Music.
To restore the playing of the Harp and Uilleann Pipes in Ireland
To promote Irish Traditional Dancing
To foster and promote the Irish language at all times;
To create a closer bond among all lovers of Irish music;
To co-operate with bodies working to restore Irish culture.
To establish Branches throughout the country and abroad.

Question 5

What is the Fleadh ceoil

Answer 5

Comhaltas is responsible for organising the annual national Irish music festival/competition called the Fleadh Cheoil.

Question 6

What is the SCT programme

Answer 6

For students of traditional music, many participate in the Scrúdu Ceol Tíre (SCT) programme, a graded system of 12 progressive exams emphasising performance and music theory

Question 7

What is the TTCT programme

Answer 7

Teachers wishing to be certified in teaching Irish traditional music participate in the Teastais Teagaisc Cheol Tíre (TTCT) diploma course.