In the McTeggart Irish Percussion program, musicians of all skill levels have the opportunity to study the bodhrán (pronounced “bough-ron”) – a type of “frame drum” – in the context of Irish traditional music and dance.

SCHEDULE & COST

Irish percussion classes are offered on Sundays, 5:45-6:45pm. Classes are $40/month.

DRUM RENTAL

We offer a drum rental system. This helps students begin to study the bodhrán without incurring the major up-front cost of purchasing a drum. Please inquire about the rental process.

Contact YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Contact Jeremy Wade.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jeremy Wade is an active instructor, composer, and performer based in the Central Kentucky area. He has served as the Director of Percussion at George Rogers Clark High School since 2016, and at Lexington Christian Academy since 2008. As a clinician and music arranger, he has shared his talent with a number of performance ensembles throughout the Ohio Valley.

A versatile performer, Jeremy has played with many ensembles ranging from symphony orchestras to rock and jazz bands. He is a charter member of the Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble (5-time finalist at the WGI World Championships), and performed as the timpanist for the Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps in 2011 (DCI World Championship Finalist). Jeremy currently plays with local trad duo, Set Course, and frequently performs alongside Liam’s Fancy and world-renowned flautist/piper, John Skelton. In May of 2016, he was awarded the Silver Medal in the Senior Bodhrán competition at the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Midwest Fleadh Cheoil, qualifying for the All-Ireland Championships. In addition, he also studies dance with the McTeggart Irish Dancers. He was a member of the winning teams at the 2015, 2019, and 2021 Mid-America Oireachtas in the Adult Céilí division, the 2018, 2019, and 2021 Mid-America Oireachtasi in the Adult 4-Hand division. As a soloist, he was awarded 2nd place in the Adult Traditional Set competition at the 2019 Mid-America Oireachtas.

Jeremy Wade resides in Lexington, KY, and is a member of the Percussive Arts Society. He holds a B.A. in Telecommunications from the University of Kentucky – with an emphasis on audio and video production – and remains a constant student of music.

For more information, you can visit Jeremy’s website:  Jeremy Wade Percussion

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