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Program Description
Andrea Stern (Celtic harps) and Laura MacKenzie (wooden flutes, concertina, various bagpipes, and voice) form the duo Willow Brae. Together they express the warm resonance of traditional music, plus the joy and spark of Irish and Scottish dance tunes. Willow Brae features a unique and wide array of seldom-heard instruments both plucked and wind-powered. Throughout their performances, Laura and Andrea provide fascinating historical and cultural information about the instruments and their music, all delivered with humor and skill. Willow Brae’s program of traditional Scottish and Irish music charms and uplifts audiences of all ages.
Duration/Performer Needs/Set-Up and Take-Down Time: Please check when booking. Their performance is customizable to fit your needs.
Target Audience: All Ages
Cost for 2024/2025: $1,315. Price includes performance, mileage and hotel stays. (Hotel costs will only be applied if artist stays overnight.) You may request step dancers from a Twin Cities Irish dance academy who perform perform jigs, reels, hornpipes and airs wearing traditional costuming for an additional fee.
Contact: www.compas.org/book or call Katie Schmieg Miller, Arts Program Manager at 651-292-3265
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