Musical Ancestries™: Ireland

Musical Ancestries™ is a program created to inspire school-aged children to explore their musical and cultural heritage and develop an appreciation for others’ traditions. It is designed to create a pathway to understanding and acceptance as children explore the great diversity of our community.


Join 12-year-old Sean and his family as they explore Ireland’s rich traditions through music, dance, history, food, and unforgettable places. Listeners will discover the sounds of traditional Irish instruments, experience a lively céilí, and learn how music and dance help keep Ireland’s cultural heritage alive.

The resources below include an audio recording of the radio broadcast, the full script for the broadcast, a list of related resources in the community, and lesson prompts that can be accessed through the content boxes on this page. Incorporated into the Prezi presentation below are visual images, maps, audio clips, text and hands-on activities that students, teachers and parents can use to enhance their learning experience. In addition, the See It, Hear It, Do It format fully engages the child in learning. National Standards addressed are noted in their section of the Prezi presentation.

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Musical Ancestries™: Ireland

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for Musical Ancestries™: Ireland

CLICK HERE for Lesson Prompts/Idea Board for Musical Ancestries™: Ireland

Delve Deeper with Supplemental Educational Resources
and Activities in the Prezi Below