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The Celtic Rathskallions offer music, educational guides, books and instruments to get young (and older) music lovers playing.

All Around the Circle

The Celtic Rathskallions CD

Includes I’se The B’ye, The Unicorn Song, Early One Morning, The Rattlin’ Bog, Song For The Mira and more. Featuring Wendy Moore, Paul Mills and Arthur McGregor. Also on the album: Maddie’s Moon story, narrated and set to music. Click on the arrow to listen to a track below.

All Around The CircleJack Was Every Inch A Sailor
All Around The CircleMary Mac
All Around The CircleAll Around The Circle
All Around The CircleEinini
All Around The CircleThe Rattlin’ Bog

2008 CFMA Nominee

ORDERING : All Around The Circle CD, 15 tracks $19.95 Order online from the Ottawa Folklore Centre or CD Baby.

A Tune for Maddie

By Wendy Moore / Illustrations by Janis Jones / Ottawa Folklore Centre Publications. In this sequel to Maddie’s Moon, also set in Ireland, Maddie discovers the harp. Her new found love of the harp leaders her to unexpected opportunities for kindness and generosity. Printed in Canada.

“Wendy Moore’s delightful “A Tune for Maddie” is a magical musical tale with a great love for the Irish folk tradtion from which it takes its spirit.” Sharon, Lois & Bram

“A Tune for Maddie is an enchanting story about hope, perseverance and the power of music to change the heart. Maddie is my hero. And her sotry makes me much more pleasantly disposed toward snakes, as well. Maddie reminds us that we are richer not for what we have but for what we give. Sheilagh Rogers, host of The Next Chapter on CBC Radio One

ORDERING : Price is $14.95 or $24.95 for  A Tune for Maddie  and Maddie’s Moon together. Available online from the Ottawa Folklore Centre.

Maddie’s Moon

Maddie's Moon Celtic storybook

This fully illustrated storybook is about a young girl who wants to play the whistle. It is written by Wendy Moore with illustrations by Janis Jones. Musicians include David Archibald (narration), Wendy Moore (whistle, bodhran) and Doug Reansbury (guitar). Listen to an audio sample.

ORDERING : Price is $14.95 or $24.95 for Maddie’s Moon and A Tune for Maddie together. Available online from the Ottawa Folklore Centre.

Maddie’s Beginner Whistle Method

Maddie's Beginner Whistle Method book
A new instructional book from Ottawa Folklore Centre Publications. Maddie’s Beginner Whistle Method includes Maddie’s Whistle Guide along with more than 30 popular Celtic tunes, plus guitar chords. A companion play-along CD is included, with all tunes played slowly, accompanied by guitar. A wonderful way for both kids and adults to learn. Click on the arrow to listen to a track below.

ORDERING : Maddie’s Beginner Whistle Method & play-along CD $29.95 Order online from the Ottawa Folklore Centre.

Tin Whistle & Maddie’s Whistle Guide

Tin whistle and whistle guide Maddie's Whistle Guide
A Clarke Sweetone whistle in the key of D together with Maddie’s Whistle Guide, a laminated fingering chart and a few tunes to get you started!

ORDERING : Whistle and laminated guide $19.95 Order online from the Ottawa Folklore Centre.

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