Academy of Irish Music

Academy of Irish Music Academy of Irish Music-Chicago seeks to create a community of young musicians dedicated to playing a

The Academy of Irish Music students meet at least once a week at the Irish-American Heritage Center in Chicago. Group classes and private lessons are available for flute, whistle, bodhran, fiddle, viola and cello. Students are divided into junior, intermediate, and senior ensemble groups based on ability, experience, and instrumental needs. Progress in musical skills demands a high level of commit

ment. Students are expected to demonstrate dedication to their craft. The children come from different corners of the Metropolitan area. Most of them participate in school bands and orchestras; many are Suzuki trained. These kids really enjoy what they learn, for them playing music is all about fun! The students of the Academy compete individually and as group at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil. This is the qualifying competition for the All-Ireland music competition held each year in late August. The Academy of Irish Music plays at Chief O’Neills Pub on the first Sunday of every month. In May, the Academy students were honored with the opportunity to play for Ireland’s President, Mary McAleese at the IAHC Library dedication. Students also perform throughout the Chicago community for various charity events, weddings, funerals, and private parties. Their annual performances at Celtic Fest Chicago and the Milwaukee Irish Fest are always well attended.

Still reeling from St. Paddy’s Day?! ☘️🎶Catch the Academy at & the Hoffman Estates Unity Day of Culture this season & s...
04/21/2026

Still reeling from St. Paddy’s Day?! ☘️🎶Catch the Academy at & the Hoffman Estates Unity Day of Culture this season & stay tuned for more this summer

04/21/2026

Thank you for a beautiful St. Paddy’s Day Chicago 😊☘️🍻 stay tuned for more music this spring

03/17/2026

Another great day to be playing! Thanks again Chief O’Neill’s Pub Restaurant Garden Event Space for having us!

03/17/2026

We’ll be happy to see you for st Patrick’s Day!! ☘️🍻🎉

The Wolfhound Bar & Kitchen - 5:45 - 8
Chief ONeills - 3:30 - 5

03/14/2026

Chief O’Neill’s is in top gear!!!

The moment you’ve all been waiting for …. The Academy of Irish Music live on St. Patrick’s Day 2026! See you soon ☘️🎉📸...
03/03/2026

The moment you’ve all been waiting for …. The Academy of Irish Music live on St. Patrick’s Day 2026! See you soon ☘️🎉

📸 Photo credit: Lucky Daoud for BIYA BIYA Productions .biya.productions

thank you for having us .biya.productions what a beautiful evening at Solidarity Triangle accompanied by the sounds of t...
09/22/2025

thank you for having us .biya.productions what a beautiful evening at Solidarity Triangle accompanied by the sounds of the city 💕✨

Lovely to share a bill with the incredible &

Special thanks to for killing it on sound &

Stills from live stream of our Academy & set on the Aer Lingus Stage at the Milwaukee Irish Fest! Find the livestream ...
08/29/2025

Stills from live stream of our Academy & set on the Aer Lingus Stage at the Milwaukee Irish Fest! Find the livestream at the link in the bio. Catch us tomorrow at the Long Grove Irish Days from 10:45 - 11:45 !! ☘️✨

Join us for tunes and fun Irish festival times from Milwaukee to Hoffman Estates and Long Grove too. Make sure to stick ...
08/06/2025

Join us for tunes and fun Irish festival times from Milwaukee to Hoffman Estates and Long Grove too. Make sure to stick around after because is always closer than they appear …

☘️SATURDAY, 8/9 from 3:40-4:15 pm
Shenanigans on the Green tent stage by the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates

☘️SATURDAY, 8/16 from 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Milwaukee Irish Fest Aer Lingus Stage

☘️SATURDAY, 8/30 from 10:45-11:45 am
Long Grove Irish Days main stage

See you soon

03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Playing at one of our favorite places. Chief O'Neill's

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! ☘️ see you later 3:30-5 and 6-7:30 ✨
03/17/2025

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! ☘️ see you later 3:30-5 and 6-7:30 ✨

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