Bandstand Performers 2008
The following performers entertained on the bandstand or at the Peteetneet Academy for the 2008 Payson Scottish Festival:
An Dragan Ceilteach
An Dragan Ceilteach, which means "Celtic Dragon," is an Irish dance group based in Riverton, Utah and is under the direction of Leia Rundquist. The group is comprised of dancers ranging from age four to adult. They perform traditional soft and hard shoe Irish step dances including jigs and reels. Their choreography includes modern adaptations of the historical dances while preserving traditional steps. For information contact: Leia Rundquist (801) 548-6663 or Liesl Allred (801) 446-5328 or Lisl Barney (801) 856-2564.
Caol Ila
Caol and Thomas Ritchie and Rachel and Walt Kerksiek play a variety of Celtic folk songs. Caol playing octave mandolin, banjo, and whistle, Thomas playing guitar, Rachel on fiddle, and Walt playing bodhran, whistles, and bagpipes, they cover a wide range of Celtic style. We welcome anyone, musician or otherwise to join us recreationally. CAOL ILA is dedicated to the continuance and preservation of Scottish culture. Most importantly we have a good time... We are pleased to meet you!
Celtic Country Dancers
Celtic Country Dancers are a group who enjoy their shared Scottish heritage and who take their dance lessons from Alice Drake. Beginning and advanced dancers enjoy working together to perfect their expertise and style. The Celtic Country Dancers perform at various ethnic functions. For additional information call Alice Drake at (801) 943-8694.
Anne-Marie Hildebrandt with Citrine
Citrine is a 12-woman vocal group founded by singer/songwriter Anne-Marie Hildebrandt. A graduate and former faculty member of The Juilliard School, Ms. Hildebrandt is the creator of the highly successful songbook At Jesus’ Knee, as well as a number of titles published by Hinshaw and others. Besides writing much sought-after songs and arrangements, she is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer and recording artist, fresh from her debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in a performance with the famed Bobby McFerrin.
Heavily influenced by her years playing Irish traditional music on the fiddle and Celtic harp, Hildebrandt has combined her Irish-style vocals and considerable skills at the piano with the impeccable blend of Citrine to create a stunning new sound. Their repertoire consists of material arranged specifically for the group by Ms. Hildebrandt. Citrine performs Irish, Scottish, contemporary, and original songs, always with their defining flair.
For more information, to listen, or to sign up for Citrine’s mailing list, please e-mail amh@amhmusic.com or visit www.myspace.com/citrinevoices.
Power Academy of Irish Dance
Power Academy of Irish Dance, directed by veteran champion Lisa Power Steinmetz, T.C.R.G., performs traditional and contemporary Irish Step dancing. Classes are offered in American Fork, Payson, and Southern California. All dancers are accepted regardless of age or experience. Come learn the traditional dances of Ireland in a family environment! For information contact Aubree Shelley at (801) 344-5650 or email poweracademyutah@yahoo.com. Feel free to visit us on the web at www.PowerIrishDance.com.
Rinceoiri Don Spraoi
Rinceoiri Don Spraoi is pronounced "rin-cory don spree" which is Irish Gaelic for "dancing for fun." RDS provides students an opportunity to experience the rich traditions of Irish dance and music individually as well as within our communities. We begin taking students for instruction at age eight and adults are also encouraged to join. While our program is focused toward performing, no student is required to be a performer. We encourage anyone interested to come and learn Irish Step Dance just for the fun of it.
Stonecircle
Stonecircle has been performing acoustic Celtic fusion music in the United States since 1993. In addition to performing its own arrangements of traditional tunes from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany, Stonecircle also writes original instrumental and vocal tunes in the Celtic style and performs them with passionate energy and clarity of sound. Learn more at their website www.StoneCircleMusic.com.
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