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Region-Wide Legacy Program Catalog

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July-December 2013

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Price Reduced! Minnesota Percussion Trio www.MinnesotaPercussionTrio.com Contact for Scheduling: Erik Barsness, 651-357-0297 [email protected]

Click, Claps, and Clunks Music comes from the heart and then you find something to play it on! Using simple or found instruments such as 5-gallon buckets, claves, paper, tin cans and body percussion, the trio features the creativity of today's composers. These unlikely instruments and their sounds unlock the musical possibilities of the things around us. This program is The Minnesota Percussion Trio's most popular program! Length: 1 hour Audience: Pre-school, school age, teen, family, adult, general audience Equipment Needs: 3 chairs without arms, a microphone to talk to the audience if the size of the performing space demands it Fee: $500

Around the World in 80 Beats Travel on a whirlwind tour of the musical traditions found on five continents of the world. The Trio begins their tour in Minnesota with a march composed by local musician David Eyler. Listen to an up tempo polka on the marimba, Guatemala's national instrument, and the sounds of the kashishi rattle from Brazil. Board a virtual plane for Europe to hear Spanish Flamenco and Middle Eastern tar dance rhythms. Hear the rhythms of the Ghanaian Gourd Shakere and Australia's own musical invention, the Lagerphone. Return to the United States for some West Coast Jazz and Early Rock and Roll on the drum set, an instrument created here in the United States. Length: 1 hour Audience: Pre-school, school age, teen, family, adult, general audience Equipment Needs: a microphone to talk to the audience if the size of the performing space demands it Fee: $500

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NEW!! Ladyslipper Baroque www.ladyslipperbaroque.com Contact for Scheduling: Asako Hirabayashi, 651-636-1120, [email protected]

As an early music ensemble, Ladyslipper is unique in the USA. Not only do we perform traditional early music repertoire, our performances usher audiences beyond the realm of the traditional early music performance practice, delighting them with our own fusion of baroque, jazz, latin, Japanese, Arabic, and contemporary music.

West Meets East In this program we perform typical early music repertoire (Such as Bach, Bertali, Bibier etc)and Asako’s own compositions and arrangements of Baroque music and Latin music, and arrangements of Japanese folk songs. Length: one hour Audience: Pre-school, school age, teen, family, adult, general audience Space Needs: The space for three players can seat and the space for digital harpsichord and seats for audience Equipment Needs: electric outlet, music stands if you have Fee: $500 (negotiable)

“It's a triumph of energy and creativity and belief to launch such an original, unique concert series”. Georgia Ray, Historian

“It surely was memorable for all who had the joy of hearing you and your stunning music“. Dawn Allan, High School Principle, former Broadway performer

“Thanks for the wonderful evening! You will never know how much we appreciated. Japan is my mother country and enjoy what she offers to us very much. I am back to Japan every year to enjoy, but it is with all new perspective to see and hear the music and the culture here in Minnesota.” K. Tony Taniguchi, Management consulting professional

“What a magnificent concert!! I loved the selections of the music and the variety of styles and instruments….Your outstanding musicianship came through in the arrangements as well. I was also very excited to see the kids dancing with the “live band”!! Marina Liadova, Elementary School teacher

“That was a wonderful concert yesterday. Ladyslipper and guest artists were superb . . . so were those talented students who performed the dance.” Sharon Carlson, Former acting director of the Schubert Club.

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Grassroots Culture Selections To schedule: Contact Philip Nusbaum [email protected] 651/690-1508 Performance timeframe: Plan 2.5-3 hours, 1 hour for set up, 1 hour for performance, 30-60 minutes for tear down. Requirements of Hosting Library: Support person to meet the group, facilitate set up and assist as needed. Chairs for musicians and performers TBD. Typically a sound system and microphone are not required unless the room and audience are large. Discuss when scheduling with Phil. Sound system rentals may require additional charge. Audience: General audiences, families, school-age to adult Fees: Vary. See descriptions for performer fees. NEW!! Romanna Vasylevych Ukrainian bandura player

Romanna’s musical education began at age 4 with piano lessons. But at age 13, she fell in love with the bandura, a sixty-four string instrument. One uses both hands to pluck the instrument’s strings. Starting with private lessons, Romanna eventually attended a musical conservatory in her home town of Lviv, earning a master’s degree. Degree in hand, Romanna began a 25-year association with two other bandura players that played professionally for 25 years. Romanna came to Minnesota after her tenure with the trio. Some of her family members had already immigrated to Minneapolis, so it made sense to come here. She of course brought along her instrument, and continues to play her repertoire of classical music, folk tunes, and pieces composed for the instrument. In recent years, Romanna has performed at venues such as the Guthrie Theater and the Festival of Nations. Fee: $300, Sound system not needed in small rooms, in larger ones, library needs to provide. NEW!! Alma Andina Andes Mountains traditional music Group members play traditional instruments such as the charango (a strummed string instrument), zampoñes (panpipes) and quena (flute), on traditional songs and dance melodies. But the group also likes to experiment. For example, it enjoys playing cúmbias, which are not part of the original core repertoire in the Andes, but which are very popular in Latino communities, including the Twin Cities. As Venezuela has a strong tradition of percussion and singing, they integrate the Venezuelan rhythms that fit Andean rhythms. Vladimir compares the work of Alma Andina to that of Chilean musicians who were exiled during the regime of dictator Augusto Pinochet. Playing in exile, they picked up influences not native to the music, but which still seemed appealing. Vladimir views Alma Andina’s work as based in Andes Mountains music, but also as a part of world music. Fee: $450 for trio; $700 for 7-piece. Sound system provided. Information / samples: www.myspace.com/almaandina

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La Familia Torrez-Peña Traditional music of Mexico Pedro Torrez and Donna Peña, a local Saint Paul couple leads this 4-person family act. Pedro is from Ciudad Victoria, located on the Atlantic Coast of Mexico and has played several Mexican traditional music styles. Donna is from Saint Paul. She is known locally for having served as music director at St. Paul’s Guadalupe Church; and she is known widely for her composing that combines the spirit of Mexican tradition with 1970s folk music. La Familia Torres-Peña is just what it says: Pedro, Donna and their two adult children, Laura and Hondo, playing a varied program of old Mexican traditional songs, along with songs taken from Mexican pop and music halls, love songs, and adaptations of American pop and Irish music. The group sings great harmony arrangements and plays a wide variety of instruments. Set up requirements: Enough space for all the players. A PA system to help the voices project over the instruments is sometimes good. Fee: $535 Karen Mueller www.karenmueller.com Appalachian dulcimer and autoharp and vocalist The Celtic and Appalachian styles at the heart of Karen's repertoire have had a long presence in American traditional music. Since the time of the folk revival in the middle of the 20th Century, both styles have grown in popularity. Karen Mueller is a leader in the movement to place complex traditional melodies on the Appalachian dulcimer and autoharp. She also writes and interprets songs and plays the guitar. Honors: International Autoharp Champion (1986); inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame (2006); author of two books for Mel Bay Publishing. Set up requirements: A small sound system is sometimes good to balance the volume levels of Karen’s voice and instruments. Fee: $300 Greenwood Tree www.greenwood-tree.com/mp3.html Anglo-American music for hammered dulcimer and guitar Greenwood Tree is the duo of Stu and Bill Cagley. Musical partners since 1985, they perform lively and lyrical traditional music of the British Isles and American folk songs on hammered dulcimer, guitar, mandolin, bowed psaltery, concertina, bodhran, and limberjack. A Greenwood Tree performance is toe-tapping, entertaining, and educational, with sprightly reels and jigs and sweet waltzes, humor, and interesting information about their unusual instruments. Set up requirements: A small space accommodates the group and a table on which to set things. The group brings a sound system if needed. Fee: $350

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Gao Hong www.chinesepipa.com Chinese pipa music Gao is a virtuosic player of the pipa, a four-stringed instrument introduced into China 2000 years ago. Gao serves as a pipa ambassador, telling audiences about the instrument, and dazzling them with her impeccable technique. She plays on world stages as a soloist and as a member of traditional Chinese music groups. Honor: Gao has been supported by the MN State Arts Board, the McKnight and Jerome Foundations, and many others. Performances include Lincoln Center; Carnegie Hall; the Smithsonian Institution. Quote: “Gao Hong is not only a virtuoso performer of the highest order, she is also a charming and totally engaging educator. She is so obviously in love with her instrument, her music and her audience that it is simply impossible for the audience not to fall in love with her.” – Harry Chalmiers, Provost, Berklee School of Music. Fee: $800, solo performance

Nordic Angst [email protected] Norwegian folk music Group leader Arna Rennan travels frequently between Norway and the U.S. She takes old Norwegian songs and poetry, then orchestrates for a band whose style would fit right in with other contemporary bands in Scandinavia. With accordion and electric guitar, the music is unlike any other in Minnesota. Set up requirements: Enough space for a 5-piece band. The group brings a sound system if needed. Fee: $850 Paddy O’Brien www.paddyobrien.net Irish 2-row button accordion An international performer, Paddy performs as a duet (accordion with guitar accompaniment), an acclaimed trio Chulrua, and with a local 7-piece Irish orchestra which presents rare and little-known Irish airs and dance pieces. Paddy is known for preserving Irish tunes and the interpretations of the older players who breathed life into the tunes, and also for his deep knowledge of the traditional. Performances are mostly instrumental, with some vocals from the duet and Chulrua. Honor: Paddy is an all-Ireland senior champion on button accordion, and served as a master many times in the MN State Arts Board’s Apprenticeship program. The National Endowment for the Arts supported The Paddy O’Brien Tune Collection, his recording of 1,000 tunes used for learning. Set up: Sound system is required. Discuss arrangements with Phil. Fee: $1,400 (O’Rourke’s Feast folk orchestra, 7 people); $1,200 (Chulrua trio); $700 (duet w/ guitar)

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Brian Miller www.evergreentrad.com/lumber_programs.html Minnesota Lumberjack songs Nationally renowned master of Celtic music Brian Miller delves into Minnesota's history to find the unique music of lumberjacks who worked here in the 1800s. Men who were born into Irish and Scottish immigrant logging communities sang Old World ballads and made up new songs to pass the evening hours in the logging camp bunkhouses. Brian’s performances mix these intriguing songs with colorful local lore. Brian’s accompanist is Randy Gosa, who plays the mandolin, guitar and tenor banjo. Miller has performed throughout the US and in Canada and Ireland. In Ireland he has been featured on TG4, RTE television and RTE radio. Fee: $450. Switched at Birth Bluegrass music Switched at Birth features the singing of KFAI’s Pam Kolapailo, and the broadest repertoire of any bluegrass band in our territory. The group does convincing interpretations of country songs, traditional bluegrass, and eastern European traditional music, along with jazz tunes. Band members are all veterans of the local bluegrass scene. Set up: The group brings sound system. Fee: $500 Finn Hall www.finnhall.com Finnish-American dance hall music. Finnish Hall is dedicated to preserving the feel and sounds of historic Finnish-American dance halls of the last century. Based in Minneapolis, we recreate this experience for local dancers, offering waltz, polka, schottische, mazurka, tango, humppa and other dances. We perform in concert settings as well, adding listening selections. Honor: In October 10, the Finlandia Foundation National selected Finn Hall as the Finlandia Foundation National Performer of the Year for 2010.

Set up: Enough space for a 4 or 5-piece band. The group brings a sound system if needed. Fee: $500

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Flickorna Fem http://flickornafem.com Swedish singing Flickorna Fem, translated from Swedish as "The Five Girls," gives musical voice to their shared affection for Sweden. The group performs Swedish folk songs, plus music from Swedish immigrant America. In its 14th season, Flickorna Fem continues sharing Swedish song w/ audiences from Minnesota and elsewhere. Honors:

• opened for Benny Andersson of ABBA fame • broadcasted on ABC and Peter Jenning's New Year's program • sang the national anthems of Sweden and the US for the ESPN broadcast of a women's

soccer match • participated in Flying Foot Forum's Holiday Cabaret at the Southern Theatre

Venues include: In Sweden: Emigrant Days and Minnesota Day in Växjö; Julfest in Rockford, Illinois; Minneapolis Institute of Art; Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, MN; American Union of Swedish Singers conventions in Detroit, Dearborn, Illinois and Minneapolis; and for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia during their visit to the American Swedish Institute. Set up: Sound system with 2 microphones necessary. Fee: $600

Charlie Maguire www.charliemaguire.com Folk singer Charlie sings and writes songs about Minnesota. If it’s about the places, the weather, the jobs of work, the stories and the heroes of the last 150 years Charlie Maguire probably has a song about it. He has paired up with Jason Davis for the past 20 years supplying the music for his series “On The Road” and is the composer of two musicals for the History Theatre in Saint Paul. Eight albums including a recent release for the 100th Birthday of Woody Guthrie round out his resume as one of “Minnesota’s finest” (Jon Bream STAR TRIBUNE). Quote: “He can sing; I mean really sing!”-Diane Sawyer Good Morning America Set up: Larger space will require a sound system. Fee: $425

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Cláirseach www.clairseach.com Celtic harp Cláirseach is Ann and Charlie Heymann, internationally known musicians whose take their group name from the Gaelic wire-strung harp of Ireland and Highland Scotland. Ann is recognized as its leading performer and exponent of this harp and Charlie is a fine singer of Celtic ballads in Gaelic and English. Both Ann and Charlie are accomplished multi-instrumentalists: Charlie on button accordion, guitar and cittern, and Ann adding flute, whistle and bodhran. Quote: "I was left breathless by the sheer power of Ann Heymann's playing. She wields her instrument like a sword to cut to the heart of the tradition and draw forth its lifeblood. Her music speaks to me at a deep level which is hard to express without metaphor and imagery." - The Living Tradition, Edinburgh, Scotland Fee: $500 includes sound system.

Dan Newton www.daddysqueeze.com International accordion Dan is a master of French musette style, but also performs swing, Latin, and European folk music styles, all with a touch of whimsy. A Dan Newton show combines top-notch musicianship, setting the music in cultural and historical contexts and wit. Quote: Cafe Accordion’s music is stylish yet appropriately timeless, transcending trendiness with an easygoing charm. – Christopher Bahn, the Onion, 2009. Setup: Sound system, supplied if needed for $100 extra Fees: solo performance $200, $500 for the 5-piece Café Accordion Orchestra. Leroy Larson and the Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble Traditional Scandinavian dance music www.musicoutfitters.com/artists/larson.html The accordionist is Mel Brenden, who excels in complex versions of waltzes, schottisches and polkas, along with interpretations of formal compositions that relate to old time music. In general, the group plays music taken from Scandinavian and early immigrant dance music traditions, and also features funny dialect songs and good humor, plus a few Hawaiian songs. Honor: The group has played a few Prairie Home Companion shows, Library of Congress, art festivals, international TV and radio performances, won a Minnesota Music Award. Fee: $500

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Robayat http://mymusicproduction.com/robayat.htm Music of the Middle East and surrounding countries Robayat was formed in 1989 by Iranian native Maryam Yusefzadeh. The mission of the group is to bring better understanding of the region through music of Persia (including Iran of today), and Central Asia to Twin Cities audiences. A Robayat performance includes an introduction to culture, history, geography and life of the people. Joining Maryam (vocals, percussions), are Twin Cities music veterans percussionist and duduk player Tim O'Keefe, violinist David Stenshoel, and David Burk on oud, tar, choombush, saz, and guitar. Performances may be focused and customized to the programming of the organization. Honors: Robayat was the winner of the 1992 Minnesota Music Awards as the area’s best Middle Eastern Band. Setup: Acoustic or can bring a sound system (full band will require minimum of 3 microphones Fee: $600 for Full band; $450 for trio. Sidewalk Café www.sidewalkcafemusic.com Gypsy jazz and more Sidewalk Cafe's point of departure is the French Gypsy Jazz of the 1930s. But here we have distinctly American players, all three with highly unique sound and approach, in performances that are anything but traditional Hot Club. Often performing their own material, they also feature the vocals of guitarist Reynold Philipsek. Prairie Home Companion veteran Gary Schulte plays the violin, and Jeff Bruske plays the bass. Quote: “Sidewalk Cafe is a hard-swinging group that plays with bravado and passion that transcends the genre and captures its fundamental appeal and excitement.” -- Jeremy Walker of the Dakota. Fee: $500. Sound system included in fee.

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Tropics Steel Drum Band Caribbean Steel Drums www.tropicssteeldrumband.com The style comes originally from Trinidad and Tobago. Steel bands play on instruments that began as altered oil drums. But over the last 60 years, the instruments have been refined, and playing techniques offer a good deal of subtlety. The Tropics Steel band actually draws from Caribbean styles such as Calypso, Reggae, SKA, Soca, pop and others. The leader is Jahbee who has played many Caribbean styles for decades, including a stint with Shangoya, popular Reggae group from the Twin Cities. Fee: $500. Sound system included in fee. Roe Family Singers www.roefamilysingers.com New Time String Band The Roe Family Singers view themselves as a husband-and-wife duo of Kim and Quillan Roe that grew into a band. They play traditional versions of traditional songs, sometimes tongues are in cheek. The band includes a jug and a musical saw player that gives it a new kind of sound. The Roe Family Singers are part of the new wave of string bands who start with the old music, but then let their imaginations wander and come up with something new. Honors: Winner of 2010 Battle of the Jug bands competition at the Cabooze. Quillan is a recipient of a McKnight Artist Fellowship. Fee: $400, includes sound system. Kathy and Leo Lara Andes Mountains folk music Leo is a native of Ecuador, and Kathy is a Minnesota girl. Together they play the varied wind and string instruments and percussion handed over the generations in the Andes Mountains of the west coast of South America. They set their music in historical and cultural context, and tell of the indigenous, European, and African influences on their style. Leo and Kathy Lara have performed in folk festivals, concert halls, schools, conferences, churches, libraries, and museums, and on radio and television. As co-founders of the Minnesota New Song Committee, they worked to disseminate music and bring Latin American musicians to Midwest states and to encourage identity and a sense of community for Latin Americans living in Minnesota. Fee: $500. Sound system provided for additional $50 www.compas.org/arts-education/young-audiences/programs/leo-and-kathy-lara

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Bob Bovee and Gail Heil http://www.boveeheil.com Old time String Band music Since 1980 Bob and Gail have traveled the country together taking old time music to audiences of all ages at festivals, fairs, concerts, dances, schools, libraries, music camps, radio and TV. Repertoire includes dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs, humorous and sentimental numbers, blues and rags. Performances include stories, history and folklore. They sing (Bob yodels, too) and play fiddle, banjo, guitar and harmonica. Quote: "No one handles old-time cowboy and humorous songs better than Bob. His vocals are hauntingly rough. His guitar and harmonica are as good as you will ever hear. Gail is one of the top fiddlers in the country, and her vocals are worth the price of admission. Whether performing in concert, playing for a barn dance, or on a recording, Bob & Gail leave you wanting more." Don Stevens, All Music Guide Fee: $600, includes sound system. Hank Thunander Variety accordion www.wirthentertainment.com/hank_thunander_polka.htm A dedicated professional piano accordion player since the age of 9, Hank hangs his hat on stylistic breadth. While his medleys of polkas are stunning showstoppers, he is adamant that playing the accordion requires ability at more than polka music. He is a meticulous technician whether he is playing lounge music, jazz, country-western, rock and roll, or old-time dance music. Honor: Hank is a member of the Iron World Polka Hall of Fame, and the Michigan Music Hall of Fame and was named Minnesota Accordion Club accordionist of the year in 2002. Setup: Needs sound system with 1 microphone Fees: Solo, $200; trio w/ drums and guitar, $500.

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Dee Langley Classical Accordion Dee comes from a family musical tradition that values diversity. She plays music from all over the world, but her true specialty is classical music played on the accordion. Her classical music trio is called Wild Hollow, which also presents studied versions of European traditional music. Wild Hollow Members Colleen Bertsch, Katrina Mundinger and Dee Langley are winners of the McKnight Artist Fellowships for Performing Musicians administered by McPhail Center for the Music. Honor: Dee has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and served as officiating as Director of The EDT Folk Orchestra. Fees: $200 for solo, $550 for Wild Hollow trio includes sound system. Orkestar Bez Ime www.rogaria.com Balkan Music Dee Langley leads this professional Balkan band. She, like many members of the group first met through participating in the activities of Ethnic Dance Theater, and later formed Orkestar Bez Ime. The group is in demand throughout the Midwest. It is a 6-piece professional band playing the varied dance music of the Balkans, a cultural area that includes Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Turkey and Greece as well as Jewish and Gypsy folk styles. The group makes audiences feel at home with the varied rhythms, and plays and sings with virtuosity. Winners of the 2011-2012 McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians administered by MacPhail Center for Music. Fee: $850.

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Sawtooth Bluegrass Band www.sawtoothbluegrass.com Bluegrass band Members of Sawtooth met as young teenagers, and after years of performance, is becoming a leading upper Midwest bluegrass band. The group’s quest is to play bluegrass the old way, following the models set by the first generation of bluegrass players. The bulk of the repertoire is traditional bluegrass, with the influence of classic country, and a few rock covers and originals. Honors: Guitarist Clint Birtzer was named Minnesota flat-picking guitar champion in 2009 and 2011 by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association, and Jesse Moravec and Clint Birtzer are the 2011 duet champions. Fee: $750 includes sound system.

Ivory Bridge www.ivorybridge.com Bluegrass music Ivory Bridge is a band composed of local bluegrass veterans. Schooled by traditional bluegrass, stylistically, they are part of bluegrass’ second generation. In other words, they embody a contemporary approach to play traditional bluegrass, with evolved instrumental approaches and proven songwriting abilities. Honors: Guitarist Bill Liners was the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Association (MBOTMA) MN State Flatpick Champion in 2003 and 2007; Guitarist Lincoln Potter was voted most valuable player as a guitarist and vocalist at the San Diego City Fair in 1999. Kathleen Liners and Lincoln Potter were the 2008 MBOTMA Minnesota State Duet Champions, Fee: $500 includes sound system.

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Larry Long http://www.larrylong.org Singer songwriter Larry Long is an American singer-songwriter who has made his life work the celebration of everyday heroes. Larry’s writing has given musical voice to struggling Midwest farmers, embattled workers, and veterans. He was the troubadour for peace on Soviet/American peace cruises, sang for Mrs. Rosa Parks at the 45th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and organized the Mississippi River Revival, a decade long campaign to clean up the Mississippi river. He assembled the first hometown tribute to Woody Guthrie in Okemah, Oklahoma, which today has evolved into the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. In 2011 Larry spearheaded a benefit with others to aid dozens of North Minneapolis residents impacted by the May 2011 tornadoes, drawing support from a myriad of artists and community members. The concert, Northside: A Twin Cities Community Benefit netted nearly $30,000 in cash and in-kind contributions valued at more than $80,000. Now a Smithsonian Folkways recording artist, Long has sung at major concerts and festivals throughout the United States and world, including Awesome Africa Festival (South Africa), Winnipeg Folk Festival (Canada), at the Hollywood Bowl with Kris Kristofferson. Fee: $500, add $100 if sound system is needed. Filibert Binkleby & The Travelers Family Friendly mandolin/guitar duet and singing http://filibertbinkleby.com Filibert Binkleby & The Travelers (Sheralyn and Brian Barnes) presents “Around the World in 50 Minutes (or so)”, an interesting show for all ages. The Travelers use original songs, true stories, interesting facts, musical instruments and visual images to take an audience on a trip to different times and places in our incredibly interesting world. During a Filibert Binkleby & The Travelers show, the audience might learn about dancing in South America; fun things to see and do in London; World's Fairs and the Eiffel Tower; immigration and language; asking for the bathroom in Uzbekistan, and the Space Race, just to name a few. Shows includes audience participation, activities to take home, and reading list for anyone whose curiosity has been aroused. Fee: $500, includes all equipment

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Social Dance Occasions Events are about two hours in length, and include dance instruction as well as dancing. Budget about $500 for a dance floor that is removed the day after the event. Note that dance bands can also be booked for concerts. Latin Rene Thompson and Ann Dolan, dance instructors Music by Salsa del Sol www.salsadelsoul.com

Salsa del Sol’s business is providing many styles of Latin dance music in the Twin Cities area, at private occasions as well as clubs such as Santorini and Picosa. Rene and Ann are well – established local dance instructors. Fees: dance instructors $300; band $775 includes sound system = $1,075 Swing Dance instructors: Shannon and Bill Butler Music: Gary Schulte’s String attack Shannon and Bill Butler are well known swing dancers and dance instructors in the Twin Cities. Recently they were finalists in the National Jitterbug Competition at Camp Hollywood. They lead swing dance instruction and evenings at Famous Dave's in Uptown, Lee's Liquor Lounge, the Minnesota Music Cafe, and in community education classes throughout the year. Gary is the violinist who in recent years has excited “Gypsy Jazz” audiences as well as the growing swing dance community. Schulte is a veteran of a Prairie Home Companion and has collaborated with French Gyspy Jazz guitarist legend Dorado Schmitt, Dionne Warwick, David Byrne, Butch Thompson, and others in his career spanning 40 years. Fees: $200 dance instructors; $600 band includes sound system = $800 Scandinavian Dance instructor: Carol Sersland Music: The Average Wedding Band Carol Sersland is an experienced dance instructor in the Twin Cities. She has worked quite a bit with the band, which is anything but average, and includes veteran Scandinavian plays such as Art Bjorngjeld and Kip Peltoniemi. A Scandinavian dance evening typically includes song circle dances, where participants sing and dance; Grand Marches, Scandinavian Squares, and selected Scandinavian regional dances. Fees: $600/band including sound; $125 dance instruction = $725.

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Cajun Dance instructors: Flory Katz and Doug Silver Music: D. L. trio Flory Katz is an avid Cajun and Zydeco dancer and active in the Minnesota C/Z community teaching dance lessons at local venues. She polishes her steps by traveling to Southwest Louisiana several times a year to dance with the locals. Flory has also taught Creole and Cajun dance styles at the Amana Zydeco Festival in Iowa and was a featured instructor at the 14th Annual Cascade Zydeco Dance Camp in Mt. Hood, Oregon. You can also find her at the HalfTime Rec in St. Paul giving lessons before the Sunday night dances. And she loves giving private lessons. The DL Cajun Trio plays Cajun music from the prairies and bayous of SW Louisiana. Two steps, waltzes, blues with Cajun accordion, fiddle, guitar and French vocals. The group brings back memories of when the Saturday night dance was the community’s main form of entertainment and socialization. Fees: $575/Band; $100/Sound system; $280/Teaching & coordination = $955 Total Flamenco Dance instructor: Susana diPalma Music: Michael Hauser Susana diPalma is the director of Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater, the company she founded in 1982. Flamenco includes dance movements and accompanying music, and both are dramatic. Flamenco represents a combination of Moorish, Jewish, Romish and indigenous Andalucian (Spain) cultures. Flamenco became a form performed in public in the mid nineteenth century. Born in the oral tradition, flamenco is often studied in formal conservatories. Susana is an active composer of theatrical flamenco works, including Zorro In The Land of The Golden Breasted Woodpecker which premiered on February 24, 2012 at the Cowles Center for the Arts. In addition, Zorongo also operates a dance school. Working with her long time guitarist, Michael Hauser, the evening will include teaching the couple dance "Sevillanas,” as well as flamenco solo dance. Fee: $550; includes dance teacher, guitarist and sound system.

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GL BERG Programs see: www.glberg.com The Okee Dokee Brothers, interactive children’s music Audience: Children (pre-K thru 6) & Families Artist Information: Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were childhood

best friends who grew up in Denver, Colorado. They are now accomplished musicians whose original music is inspired by their own backyard adventures – and as you listen to them, they will have you remembering your own make-believe adventures and tree-house pretendings. As you hear their witty lyrics, off-the-wall humor, and unique folk style, the image that may come to mind is of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer whitewater rafting down the Mississippi with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger! The music of The Okee Dokee Brothers is rooted in their childhood imaginations. Their songs will give you and your audience opportunities to be both silly and serious. And their show will serve as a wonderful connecting point for families as every song makes room for kids to dance, parents to feel like kids again, and everyone to gain respect for nature, each other, and the world we live in. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/okee_dokee_brothers

Performance/Setup Timeframe:

Plan 2 hours 30 minutes for set up, 45 minutes for performance, 30-45 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown

Requirements of Hosting Library:

Performance space of approximately 8 ft. x 10 ft. with electrical access nearby. Performers are very flexible and can adapt to nearly any space situation.

Fees: $500 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day. To Schedule, Contact: Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected] Sean Emery, Funny Guy Jugglin’ Stuff Audience: All Ages Artist Information: With his talent and an uncanny ability to read

people, Sean Emery will scoop up your audience and embrace them with his circusy skills, comedy, and showmanship. Sean is an eccentric and talented entertainer, wowing the crowd with jaw-dropping juggling stunts that will have you asking yourself “How does he do that?” Professionally trained with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Sean is one of the most in-demand entertainers for fairs, festivals, and community events around the country. In fact – you may recognize him – Sean Emery holds the record for the longest running performance at the Minnesota State Fair, having performed EVERY DAY of the fair for the past 21 years! When he’s not performing, Sean teaches circus arts at the University of Minnesota and also offers a workshop — Introduction to Antic Arts — to schools, libraries, and community events. Ask for details! Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/sean_emery


Plan 2 hours 30 minutes for set up, 45 minutes for performance, 30 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown


Performance space of approximately 8 ft. x 10 ft. with electrical access nearby. Performer is very flexible and can adapt to nearly any space situation.

Fees: $500 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day. To Schedule, Contact: Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected]

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Heebie Jeebies Family Comedy Music Show with Glen Everhart Audience: Children (pre-K thru 6) & Families Artist Information: Kids will laugh, move, and dance their way through

Glen Everhart’s show full of original kids comedy songs from his acclaimed CD Young People of the World. Sing-along-songs include: I’ve Got The Heebie Jeebies, Camp Ishy-fishy-stinky-socky-skeeter-slappy-toad-a-hoppy-burpa- lotta-woodsa-tickle-ee, Young People Of The World, www.glberg.com/heebie_jeebies


Plan 2 - 2.5 hours 30 minutes for set up, 45-60 minutes for performance, 30-45 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown




James Wedgwood, comic ventriloquist Audience: All Ages Artist Information: He’s a tremendously talented ventriloquist, but

James Wedgwood is equally talented as an entertainer who always gets his audience involved. His show is simply “The Most Fun You Can Have Without Moving Your Lips!” James uses amazing comic ventriloquism, outrageous characters, and hilarious audience participation to bring truly memorable entertainment to your event. Like a one-man variety show, James makes virtually everything talk – from wooden “associates,” to purses, bottles, and even audience members (yes, they just open their mouths and James provides the surprising words)! www.glberg.com/james_wedgwood


Plan 2 hours 30 minutes for set up, 35-40 minutes for performance, 30 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown




The Medicine Show, vaudeville show Audience: All Ages Artist Information: The Medicine Show might just provide the tonic you

need. These three talented musicians and showmen perform great music from the vaudeville era. With a performance that includes a rapid fire combination of music, magic, dance and comedy – as well as unique instrumentation and a whole lot of experience, these guys take you back to the golden age of the American Medicine Show. www.glberg.com/the_medicine_show






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The Looney Lutherans, music and humor Audience: All Ages Artist Information: Using music, comedy, and some help from the

audience, these talented ladies share some of their age old wisdom for living a long and healthy life…the Lutheran way! (But you don’t have to be Lutheran to love ‘em!!) Performance includes discussion of the Lutheran “food wheel” (all roads lead to hotdish) and a performance of the Lutheran food rap Eat Like a Lutheran. Their material is comedic, family friendly, and interactive. Each of these talented women has been performing for years as actresses, singers and improvisers in the Twin Cities and across the country, and have all been cast members of the hit CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES musicals. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/the_looney_lutherans





Fees: $1,000 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day. To Schedule, Contact: Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected] David Malmberg, classical guitar Audience: All Ages Artist Information: David Malmberg plays the classical guitar. He is a

disciple of Dona America Martinez Serrano, Doctor of Guitar at the Conservatory of Music, Seville, Spain. When David plays, it is like listening to a miniature orchestra with all the accompanying colors and textures. With a vast repertoire at his disposal, David’s music integrates many styles including classical, jazz, and other contemporary musical idioms. In the course of an evening’s palette of music, you are likely to hear anything from Bach to Dylan, but always refined, always exquisite, always excellent the perfect background. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/david_malmberg_guitarist


Plan 1.5 – 2.5 hours 30 minutes for set up, 45-90 minutes for performance, 15-30 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown


Artist is very flexible and can adapt to nearly any space situation.


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George Maurer Trio, The Legacy of American Jazz Audience: All Ages Artist Information: This performance will guide the audience through the

legacy that the great American jazz musicians have left and how their works have impacted American culture and music. This performance includes works from a variety of amazing American jazz artists from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Minneapolis-based musician George Maurer is the Midwest’s most accomplished jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and performing artist. George’s education and appreciation for the arts, culture, and innovation have given him the background to provide amazing Legacy programs that will strengthen your community. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/g_maurer_arts


Plan 1.5 – 3 hours 30-45 minutes for set up, 45-90 minutes for performance, 30 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown



Fees: $1,000 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day. To Schedule, Contact: Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected]

LC Jackson, Tribute to the King of Pop – presents “LEGACY LIVE!” Audience: All Ages Artist Information: Luis Castillo, also known by the stage name “LC

Jackson” (LC) has been performing as Michael Jackson since the age of 14. LC’s work has earned recognition in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Asian American Press, and local radio and television shows like KARE 11′s “Whatever Show” in Minneapolis. Most recently, LC appeared on the cover of the March 2012 issue of “Nueva Imagen” (New Image) magazine in the Twin Cities. www.glberg.com/legacylive

King of Pop: Dance Workshops (ages 6-12) Learn some of the classic moves of the King of Pop: Michael Jackson! In this class, learn moves made famous by the King Pop as well as learn some dance routines from the music videos such as "Thriller", Beat It" and more. Great for both beginners and intermediate levels. Appropriate Venues: Libraries & school classrooms; Audience: Ages 6-12 Performance/Setup Timeframe:

Plan 1.5 - 2 hours 15 minutes for set up, 60-90 minutes for workshop, 15 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown

Requirements of host Performance space of approximately 8 ft. x 10 ft. with electrical access nearby. Fees: $500 completeDiscounts may apply when booking multiple workshops on the same day. To schedule this Program, Contact:

Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected]

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Andrea Stern, harpist Audience: All Ages Artist Information: Minneapolis-based musician Andrea Stern has been a

professional performing artist for over two decades. Her experience performing with symphonies throughout the world, playing for the Minnesota Opera, and being an adjunct faculty member at Augsburg College and the University of St. Thomas, have allowed her the ability to engage audiences and students in their appreciation for the arts. “Harpistry” is a solo performance by Andrea Stern that includes a variety of classical and cultural pieces utilizing both the concert and Celtic harps. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/a_stern_arts


Plan 2 hours 30 minutes for set up, 45-60 minutes for performance, 30 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown




Paul Imholte, musical stringman Audience: All Ages Artist Information: Paul received his designation as “The Musical

Stringman” through his mastering of string instruments and incorporating nearly a dozen string instruments into his performances and recordings. Paul’s featured instrument is the hammered dulcimer, an ancient string instrument from the Middle East. In addition, Paul performs with the fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, cello, harmonica, jaw harp, auto harp, and spoons. Folk musician Paul Imholte presents a workshop and concert to acquaint young audiences with traditional string instruments of America. Audience members will be given an opportunity for hands-on experience producing sound and playing on the hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and autoharp. Paul will also feature each instrument in a performance piece throughout the program. This program is a great addition to an Artist in Residency series within educational settings, libraries, and community centers and can include separate workshops for classes or groups with a public performance as a capstone to the residency. Audience: Children & Families. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/paul_imholte






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Douglas Wood, author workshop Audience: All Ages Artist Information: Having authored twenty nine books with over two

million copies in print – including books that are international classics and New York Times best-sellers – Douglas Wood's primary fame is as a writer of books. A great connection with libraries to visit and tell stories from some of his most famous and best-loved writings – everything from “Old Turtle” to “Aunt Mary’s Rose.” An author workshop with Douglas Wood is a great literary connection for your community. *Douglas Wood also performs solo concerts featuring his original American Roots acoustic music and focusing on the special relationship between the natural world and the human spirit. These concerts are often augmented by his award-winning and best-selling books and incredible storytelling skills. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/douglas_wood


Plan 1.5 - 2.5 hours 15 minutes for set up, 45-60 minutes for workshop/reading, 30-45 minutes for meet-and-greet



Fees: $900 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day, or packaging with any of the other program options available through DOUGLAS WOOD AND/OR THE WILD SPIRIT BAND.

To Schedule, Contact: Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected]

Douglas Wood & the Wild Spirit Band Audience: All Ages Artist Information: The Wild Spirit Band draws you in with a variety of

musical styles. Incorporating American standards, bluegrass, jazz, folk songs, and original compositions into their show, these extraordinarily talented musicians build rapport with the audience and bring fast-paced, high-energy music that draws you in and makes you want to move. You will feel like you’re part of something special when this group performs – Douglas Wood and the Wild Spirit Band can make a crowd of one thousand feel like they are gathered around the campfire with family and friends. Additional information and promotional materials available at www.glberg.com/wild_spirit_band *Douglas Wood also performs solo concerts featuring his original American Roots acoustic music and focusing on the special relationship between the natural world and the human spirit. These concerts are often augmented by his award-winning and best-selling books (2 1/2 million copies in print) and incredible storytelling skills.


Plan 1.5 – 3.5 hours Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day, or packaging with any of the other program options available through DOUGLAS WOOD AND/OR THE WILD SPIRIT BAND.



Fees: $2,000 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day. To Schedule, Contact: Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected]

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Six Appeal, Vocal Band Audience: All Ages Artist Information: Is Six Appeal a comedy group, a vocal ensemble,

or a rock band? Audiences have been trying to answer that question for years. Swearing off instruments, Six Appeal uses a cappella singing to span decades of classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes. Featuring vocal dexterity and adventurous song selection, the group explores all genres with a far-reaching repertoire that will surprise and captivate audiences regardless of the setting. Despite their cheeky group name, the antics of these six young gentlemen provide a good natured atmosphere for their electrifying performance. A Six Appeal show will split your sides, feed your musical sweet tooth, and leave you wondering how in the world they pulled it off just with voices. www.glberg.com/six_appeal


Plan 1.5 hours 30 minutes for set up, 45-60 minutes for performance, 15 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown


Performance space of approximately 12 ft. x 16 ft. (bigger is better) with electrical access nearby. Ideal venues would include large meeting rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums.

Fees: $2,000 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day, or packaging the full performance with any of the other program options available through SIX APPEAL.

Six Appeal: Educational Experience Six Appeal pursues its passion for learning with the Six Appeal Educational Experience. With members carrying degrees in K-12 Vocal/Classroom Music and in Vocal Performance/Pedagogy, Six Appeal uses real educators to administer proven teaching strategies designed to educate the musician and kindle ambition. The Six Appeal Educational Experience doesn’t subject students to a boring lecture, it provides an opportunity for students to interact with a professional vocal band where they will have hands on experiences to develop skills such as critical listening, healthy vocal technique, intonation, and rhythm. The instructors in Six Appeal guide students through history explaining the origin of a cappella, and the different paths it has taken throughout music history. Each era is supplemented with a live performed example of the style. We teach your students homophony through Barbershop, polyphony with Palestrina, and explain how Vocal Jazz came about. Your students will hone rhythm skills learning how to beat box, and get a chance to sing real music with the group. An in-depth version of the Educational Experience is perfect for a multi-session residency, or it can be condensed to a half-hour overview. Built with the instructor in mind, the customizable module format of Six Appeal's Educational Experience allows instructors to select the different topical components (modules) that are then implemented for the students. In a time where state budgets can't always support every program, Six Appeal is proud to empower students and aid teachers in curriculum-based instruction. A clinic with Six Appeal is more than just a promotional event for a professional performing group... It is an Educational Experience Audience: K-12 students, Young Adults, Older Adults – All ages. Performance/Setup Timeframe:

Plan 1.5 hours 20 minutes for set up, 45-60 minutes for workshop, 15 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown


Performance space of approximately 12 ft. x 16 ft. (bigger is better) with electrical access nearby. Ideal venues would include large meeting rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and banquet rooms.

Fees: $1,250 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day, or packaging the full performance with any of the other program options available through SIX APPEAL.

To schedule any SIX APPEAL programs

Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected]

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Salsabrosa, Latin music and dance Audience: All Ages Artist Information: Salsabrosa, led by two Cuban natives, offers a program

combining education, storytelling, and performance that discusses the impact of Latin music and dance styles in the upper Midwest. The program incorporates authentic Latin music and demonstrates the unique instruments and rhythms associated with Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, and more. In addition, Salsabrosa’s dancers share the rhythms of today’s Latin Music through dance. This program is a powerful celebration of the marvelously diverse communities within Minnesota and will help in building greater understanding and connection to the values that bind Minnesotans together by using the universal languages of music and dance. www.glberg.com/salsa_arts

Salsabrosa: The Impact of Latin Music & Dance – Full Performance and/or Stage Show This complete performance involves both the music and dance portions, including a 3-piece band and 2 dancers. As the musical ensemble performs and demonstrates authentic Latin music and unique instrumentation and rhythms, the dancers facilitate education, storytelling, and sharing the rhythms of today’s Latin Music through dance. In addition to quality artistry and demonstration, the performers may also involve the audience and encourage participation to learn several styles of Latin Dance. Audience: K-12 students, Young Adults, Older Adults – All ages. Performance/Setup Timeframe:

Plan 2.5 – 3.5 hours 60 minutes for set up, 45-90 minutes for performance, 45-60 minutes for meet-and-greet and teardown


Performance space of approximately 12 ft. x 16 ft. (bigger is better) with electrical access nearby. Ideal venues would include large meeting rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums.

Fees: $2,500 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day, or packaging the full performance with any of the other program options available through SALSABROSA.

Salsabrosa: The Cultural Experience – Workshop/Demonstration Two musicians from the Latin music and dance group, Salsabrosa, will share incredible music and stories with your guests and students. This interactive experience will allow your audience to sing, play, and dance along with Grammy-nominated pianist Viviana Pintado and conga sensation Frank Rivery – both Cuban natives now residing in Minnesota. Appropriate Venues: Libraries & school classrooms; Audience: K-12 students, Young Adults, and Families. Performance/Setup Timeframe:


Requirements of host Performance space of approximately 8 ft. x 10 ft. with electrical access nearby. Fees: $750 complete

Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day, or packaging with any of the other program options available through SALSABROSA.

Latin Dance Styles with Salsabrosa – Workshop/Demonstration Salsabrosa’s top dance instructors will captivate your audience by performing the hottest Latin dance styles including Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, and Salsa Hip-Hop. These seasoned performers will then show your guests the moves – teaching them the basic dance steps! No need to worry – these dancers make learning these popular dance styles incredibly easy and fun! Audience: K-12 students, Young Adults, Older Adults – All ages. Performance/Setup Timeframe:



Performance space of approximately 12 ft. x 16 ft. (bigger is better) with electrical access nearby.

Fees: $800 complete Discounts may apply when booking multiple shows on the same day, or packaging with any of the other program options available through SALSABROSA.

To schedule any of the SALSABROSA Programs, Contact:

Ryan Meints (888) 654-6901 ext. 2 [email protected]@glberg.com

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Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail Contact: Amanda Underwood, [email protected] 612-767-5470

• Length of program 90 minutes (including set up time and clean up time) o Set-up time: 30 minutes before program start o Program length: 45 minutes o Clean up time: 15 minutes after program end

• Set up requirements o Large, open space o Room cleared of furniture, toys, chairs, etc o Two tables, one near an electrical outlet, for supplies and materials

• Pre-registration or first come-first served with total attendance allowed o Limit of 20 children per class o Choose one of two options:

1. Pre-registration 2. First-come, first-served

• Fee per session- $230 English Version • Fee per session- $375 World Language Version

Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail- Join MacPhail Center for Music’s early childhood music specialists as we explore the magic of music and play. Through hands-on musical play activities families will experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness skills. Together we will sing, rhyme, read, move and create! Ages 0-5. This is a set of programs that can be presented individually, or as a series, that is focused on using music to develop pre-literacy skills in young children. A young child develops multiple skills that lead to his or her ability to read and use language. The process of learning to read begins in infancy with sound and spatial awareness. As they grow, children continue to build literacy skills through vocal exploration, imitation and association of sounds with labels. These literacy skills are embedded in musical play activities. Music engages children more fully in learning by capturing their attention and sustaining their focus. Music is an interactive experience—let it guide hands-on playing with your child! Program Options:

• Rain Makes Music Clapping hands, patting knees, stomping feet, and clicking your tongue will create quite a rainstorm! Which ones sound and feel bumpy?

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Smooth? We’ll pretend it’s a rainy day and splash in our rain boots or hide under our umbrellas, all the while exploring important musical concepts that help children grow and develop.

• A Musical Snowstorm (winter alternative to Rain lesson) • Animals Make Music What kind of music would make you quack like a duck,

scurry like a squirrel or swim like a fish? Animal sounds and movements are a natural vehicle for children to explore with their voices. We’ll explore the world of animals and their different sounds and movements through musical play.

• I Make Music Dance, hop, wiggle, and freeze! Musical play is a great way to increase body awareness. With an infant, patting steady beats on different parts of the body while you sing or speak promotes body awareness and develops your child’s inner sense of rhythm. As children grow, they can label body parts, and eventually follow directions to move their bodies in specific ways. All this helps them practice focusing their attention on the task at hand—in this case, having lots of musical fun!

• Wheels Make Music Music naturally pairs with and enhances children’s play with “things that go!” We’ll play musical stop-and-go games, and notice the endless sounds and sensations in vehicles—the clicking of the turn signal, the pedaling of bicycle wheels, or the feeling of stroller wheels going over cracks in the sidewalk.

• Colors, Feelings, Music! Have a family dance party! Hear, sing and create music, and respond by acting out the emotions you feel. What kind of music makes you want to dance excitedly? Or go to sleep? Can you and your child mimic each other’s facial expressions? What does happy, sad, or angry look like? We’ll use music to build self-esteem and establish communication understandings.

• Water Makes Music Bath time is so much fun when you add songs and musical play! Go fish (or pretend to go fishing). What water creatures will you see? How do they sound, move, feel? Through musical play we’ll explore lakes, rivers, and oceans and find the steady beat in all of them.

World Language Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail Developed from the idea that children learn best in their native tongue, the World Language Sing, Play Learn programs were created by MacPhail early childhood music specialists in partnership with early childhood educators who are native speakers from Latino, Hmong, or Somali culture. Ages 0-5. These programs provide a musical play experience focused on developing literacy in each of three languages—Spanish, Hmong, or Somali. Co-taught by a MacPhail World Language Instructor (a native speaker of the respective language) and a MacPhail Early Childhood Music Teaching Artist, the programs are customizable and can be appropriate for a variety of audiences—from all native-speakers of each respective language, to English speakers, or a mixed audience of both.

See Sing Play Learn Program Requirements…

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Program Options: Spanish* ¡Los Animales y La Música! Woof, meow, moo! Sing songs, rhymes and hear stories about animals on the farm or at the zoo in this fun, interactive lesson! We’ll develop literacy skills in Spanish and English through musical play activities designed for young children and their grownups! ¡Yo Puedo Hacer Música! Stomp, jump, wiggle! Your voice isn’t the only part of you that can make music! We’ll tap our toes and clap our hands in this lesson designed to increase vocabulary and body awareness. With songs, rhymes and stories in English and Spanish! ¡La Música y la Familia! Music is a part of most families’ daily life. Come sing and play pretend, from playing “house” and “cooking dinner” together, to saying “I love you!” and giving a hug! This lesson will help children and adults build and maintain routines in a fun and musical way! Activities are in Spanish and English. Hmong* Loj Hlb Nrog MacPhail Make music in your garden! Sing songs and rhymes about flowers, growing plants, harvesting and eating, in Hmong and English. We’ll use musical play to work on developing literacy skills, with a focus on keeping Hmong culture thriving in the newest generation. Somali-Play and Learn!* Kaalay cayaar oo wax ka baro Macadka MacPhail Center Baro Qosol oo Boodbood -Jump, laugh, learn! Activities in Somali and English will help your young child learn to understand new concepts and practice focusing their attention—helping them get ready for school, and ready to read! *MacPhail will provide marketing/promotional materials in the respective languages

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Puppet Theater Selections: NEW* Open Eye Figure Theatre www.openeyetheatre.org “Summer Driveway Tour” Limited Engagement! Three Shows Available June 1 through August 3, 2013 Contact Name: Liz Schachterle E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 612-874-6338 Performance Time Frame: Plan 2 hrs. Performers arrive 45 minutes before the show. Performers will load and set up the stage. Performance lasts 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes after the show for kids to see puppets and ask questions. 30 min. for pack up of the stage and puppets. Requirements for space: approximately a 10 by 12 ft. space with a height of at least 7 ft. Kids usually sit on the floor with parents on chairs in the back. Show can play for an audience of 200 people. No dressing rooms, sound equipment, or outlets needed. A live accordion player will accompany the show. Show can be inside or outdoors. Audience: ages birth-100. The show is created for a wide range of ages, and is not specifically for smaller children. Fee: $400 per show. Negotiable. Performance Information: We are touring three puppet shows: NEW Show!! "Tucker's Robot" is about a naive young boy named Tucker who finds an old robot in the trash. Little does he know that this robot will take him on a journey through time and space where Tucker will have fun, face danger and learn the real meaning of friendship! NEW Show!! "Molly and the Magic Boot" is about a city girl named Molly who is stuck on Grandma's farm for the summer with no TV, no cell phone, and no video games! But with the help of some fantastical footwear, her fabulous farm friends and a little imagination, Molly discovers how fun the outdoors can be! "The Amazing Cow Boat" tells the story of a little boy named Charlie who is playing in the bath tub. His imagination comes alive as he pretends he is the captain of a boat that is part cow, part boat, part amazing. Together Charlie and his Cow Boat meet pirates, a nest of baby birds, and the moon.

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Puppet Theater - Z Puppets Rosenschnoz www.zpuppets.org Contact: Elena Giannetti (Booking Manager), 612-724-1435 Ext 3 [email protected] Performance Timeframe: 1.5 hours for load in/set up, 45 minutes for performance and post-show demos/question and answers w/ audience, 30 minutes for teardown/loadout Requirements of Hosting Library: 10’ x 10’ performance space, 8’ high ceilings, two electric outlets, parking spot near entry for unloading Audience: ages 2-10, families Fees: Noted below for each program for performances within 30 miles of the metro area, discounts available for multiple bookings Company information: Z Puppets Rosenschnoz delights children and their adults with feats of imagination, mixing hand-crafted puppetry, zany comedy with live music. They are best described as “1/2 Monty Python + 1/2 Sesame Street.” Z Puppets artists Shari Aronson & Chris Griffith have earned many awards, including support from the Jim Henson Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts and the Puppeteers of America. Based in Minneapolis, Z Puppets tour their family-friendly comedies across the country. Appearances have included the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, the National Puppetry Festival, the Walker Art Center and Boston’s Puppet Showplace Theatre. A LA CARTE: In a Fool’s Kitchen http://www.zpuppets.org/A-La-Carte/about (to see photos and video) A LA CARTE is a comic battle between a funny French Chef and a wily lobster set to live accordion music. A family-friendly spectacle, A LA CARTE is a playfully interactive comedy featuring clowning, puppetry, music and a few unruly vegetables. A LA CARTE begins as the Chef sets the table for the Grand Opening of his 2-seat café. Before the Chef can dazzle his very important guests, dinner’s main ingredient stages a rebellion — again and again and again. Who knew crustaceans could cook up such delicious mischief? Rate: $1,000 Note: Can be performed indoors or outdoors THE AMAZING GNIP GNOP CIRCUS--- http://www.zpuppets.org/Gnip-Gnops/about (for photos and videos) Step right up and allow us to astound you with our magnificent glow-in-the-dark Ping Pong ball circus. Yes! Acrobats! Tightrope Walkers! Clowns! Wild Animals! All 100% Ping Pong Balls guaranteed to glow in the dark! Thrill to the acrobatic daring and dizzying dives and of these magnificent glow-in-the-dark marvels as you sing-along with the quirky, a cappella score. Perhaps, you will never look at table tennis the same way again. Rate: $750 Note: Requires a room w/ controlled lighting. The darker the room, the more vibrant the glow.

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MINNESOTA AHA! How did anyone think up SPAM, rollerblades, water skis and kitty litter? Discover the Minnesota Formula for Genius in this puppet and ukelele revue of great Minnesota inventions. "Bursts at the seams with wild energy, creative genius and sheer fun!”--Minnesota History Center Rate: $750 Note: Is best in a room w/ controlled lighting for shadow puppet scene. THE COMICAL MISADVENTURES OF MR. PUNCH---- http://www.zpuppets.org/Mr-Punch/about (for photos and video) When the Baby goes missing, Mr. Punch sets out to the rescue — unleashing mischief and mayhem all the way. Tangling with a crocodile, a policeman and the devil himself, Mr. Punch presents a travesty of manners in which the children must keep the puppets from misbehaving and the Baby triumphs in the end. The Comical Misadventures of Mr. Punch is a madcap call and response hand puppet romp. Rate: $500 Note: Can be performed indoors or outdoors. Is best for ages 5 and up. Z JUGGLING ROSENSCHNOZ--- http://www.zpuppets.org/Juggling/about One man, no words, gajillions balls, pins, and lots of laughter! Mixing tricks with innocence, Chris Griffith charms audiences of all ages with his juggling and physical comedy. With deceptively simple flair, he gives flight to spheres, fire and hilarity. A blend of physical comedy and aerodynamics, Z Juggling is equal parts ooh's, aah's and ha-ha-haa's. Rate: $450 Note: Can be indoors or outdoors

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Theater Programs with Mu Performing Arts

www.muperformingarts.org Available Now Interactive Japanese Taiko Drumming ($500) All ages Watch an exciting performance of a Japanese art form that goes back nearly 1000 years. Learn about its historical and cultural background. You will have a chance to try simple taiko rhythms after the performance. (45-60 minutes) To Schedule: Sara Ochs / [email protected] / 651.789.1012 Performance Timeframe: 20-30 minute set up / 45-60 minute performance / 20 minute take down Requirements of Hosting Library: A level 20x20 ft performance space with a minimum 10 ft ceiling clearance, use of a single microphone. NOTE: This performance is LOUD, but very engaging For the theater pieces listed below To Schedule: Sara Ochs / [email protected] / 651.789.1012 Performance Timeframe: 15 minute set up / 35-55 minute performance as specified in description / 15 minute take down Requirements of Hosting Library: 10x15 ft performance space, 1-2 electrical outlets. Wireless or wired microphones may be need for large audiences. American Bamboo ($600) Adults, teens As with other immigrant groups, Asian immigrants have had their struggles. This new play will offer poignant and comic insights into the Asian American experience, highlighting specific ethnic Asian groups such as Japanese and Vietnamese stories and Bollywood style dances. (50-55 minutes) F.O.B. ($600) Adults, teens What does it mean to be called “FOB” – Fresh Off the Boat? The play revolves around three Chinese American characters in conflict over their American upbringing and their Chinese heritage. (50-55 minutes)

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Hmong Tiger Tales ($700) Elementary children, families Experience four fun, short plays based on Hmong folk stories about tigers, which incorporate the character of the tiger and its symbolism in Hmong culture. After the performance, children can try on the masks used in the show. (35 minute performance, 10-15 minute mask workshop) Hold These Truths ($400) Adults, teens Gordon Hirabayashi is a true American hero. Follow his life from adolescence in the 1930s to his refusal to register for the internment camps during World War II to the hearing of his case before the Supreme Court in 1943. This one-man play explores the highs and lows of WWII era America through to the overturning of the decision against him forty years later. (45 minutes) Korean Adoptee Stories ($600) Adults, teens The Twin Cities has the largest Korean adoptee community in the country. Experience some of their touching and powerful stories about growing up in Minnesota. (45 minutes) Chinita Wit Flava ($400) Adults, teens Join Rose Le Tran as she shares her story of self-discovery – a sassy journey filled with humor, wit, and attitude as Le Tran shows us that life is not just about the end result. (50 minutes) Message From An Unknown Chinese Mother ($400) Adults, college students Current policies in China have led both to the infanticide of baby girls and the growth of international adoption. In this new play, hear the true stories of Chinese mothers who have lost their daughters. Adapted from the book of the same name by Xinran. (50 minutes)

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