We bring our "Norway and Askelad" program to Summerwood of Chanhassen. Askelad is Norway's folk hero! He is the underdog who always prevails against all odds by his wits, ingenuity, and good fortune. Margi Griebling-Haigh wrote Askelad and the Seven Silver Ducks for us to tell of one of his famous exploits in words and […]
We will provide Luncheon entertainment for SALT, Seniors Learning Together at Risen Saviour Catholic Church. Sponsored by a coalition of 12 churches in Dakota County, the program is open to people of ALL ages! Sessions are held on 4 consecutive Mondays every Spring and Fall. Their goal is to appeal to a broad spectrum of […]
"What does the World's only Oboe/Bass Duo Do? Reflections on Creating a Career in Music." We take our combined seminar/recital program to Gustavus Adolphus College, Friday, Sept. 30, 2:30 pm, at Bjørling Recital Hall. We share our entrepreneurial journey, from creating the our ensemble and repertoire to our current activities. Our performance includes music from […]
We're presenting in-school preview programs to prepare 5th graders at the three Columbia Heights Elementary Schools for their trip to Orchestra Hall to experience the Minnesota Orchestra's YPC, "Watch the Orchestra Grow." The students will travel through time from Haydn to the modern symphony orchestra, and see when, why, and how the orchestra grew to […]
We're presenting in-school preview programs to prepare 4th graders at the four Richfield Elementary Schools for their trip to Orchestra Hall to experience the Minnesota Orchestra's YPC, "Watch the Orchestra Grow." The students will travel through time from Haydn to the modern symphony orchestra, and see when, why, and how the orchestra grew to its […]
Our mini-residency in Winona kicks off with our Pages of Music learning program, "The Classical and Jazzy Nutcracker," comparing Tchaikovsky's original holiday classic with Duke Ellington's brilliant jazzy takes on Tchaikovsky's scintillating melodies. We continue with a 7:30 pm evening recital on St. Mary's "Off the Page" series at the Winona County History Center. (See […]
We explore the history of the Christmas Tree in words, music, and tree decorating for the OK group (“Older Kids” aged 55 and up) at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran in Apple Valley, MN. Wonderful meal and Christmas cheer included! $15 for the meal and program. Register at the Shepherd of the Valley link below.
Our "Pages of Music" learning program, “The Classical and Jazzy Nutcracker,” compares Tchaikovsky’s original holiday classic with Duke Ellington’s brilliant jazzy takes on Tchaikovsky’s scintillating melodies. We also give background on both composers. tell the Nutcracker story, and discuss what makes something "jazzy" Free and open to the public, sponsored by the MacPhail Center for […]
Our "Pages of Music" learning program, “The Classical and Jazzy Nutcracker,” compares Tchaikovsky’s original holiday classic with Duke Ellington’s brilliant jazzy takes on Tchaikovsky’s scintillating melodies. We also give background on both composers. tell the Nutcracker story, and discuss what makes something "jazzy" Free and open to the public, sponsored by the MacPhail Center for […]
