Founded in 1996 by Susan Cross Gilligan,
the Riley School is a community of children, teens and adults
dedicated to the pursuit of Irish traditional music.
Our Board of Trustees seeks to extend and enhance our community
through workshops, ceili dances and other performance opportunities
for our students that raise awareness of our school
and what we offer.
Riley School is supported by the Ohio and Kentucky Arts Councils,
and is a participating ACE provider for the
Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Account Program.
Small class sizes provide a rewarding and effective way for students
to experience the history, camaraderie and joy of playing traditional Irish music.
Specific class times may be adjusted
depending on enrollment and teacher availability.
Please see the Schedule Page
for current quarter class offerings and times.
We hold an Open House each quarter for new and prospective students.
Classes offered:
Accordion
Banjo
Bodhran (Irish drum)
Concertina
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Irish Harp
Mandolin
Piano Accompaniment
Singing
Tin Whistle
Uilleann (Irish) Pipes
Learning Opportunities:
Regular Saturday music classes
Periodic workshops lead by visiting musicians
Summer Camps
Heritage, Culture, and Language Workshops
Sessions - informal music and social gatherings
Performance Opportunities:
Ceili Band
Ensemble Performing
Weekly Riley School Lunch concerts
Fleadh Cheoil (Music Competitions held at the regional and international level)