Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association Newsletter www.moceltic.org
October 18, 2002
In this issue:
* KOPN Benefit concerts, Sun Oct 20 & Sat Oct 26
* Upcoming concert: Navan, a cappella Celtic harmonies - Sunday, Oct 27
* Highland Games in Kirksville, Oct 26
* Irish Ceilidh & Set Dance
* News from the Boone County Fire Protection District Pipe and Drums Band
* Reminder: Member discount on Lord of the Dance tickets (until Nov 1)
* Harmony singing classes begin again in November
* Calendar of Events - Local and Regional
KOPN 98.5 FM is the only radio station in mid-Missouri with a locally-produced weekly Celtic music show. Carol Goodnick has been hosting "Strike the Gay Harp" every Sunday afternoon from 3 - 5 p.m. for more years than she'll admit. Besides playing an excellent mix of traditional music from the Celtic nations, Carol is very knowledgeable about the genre, sharing lots of interesting background information about the music and its ties to seasonal traditions, culture and history of the people.
That's just one great reason for supporting KOPN, which is a community-owned, listener supported radio station; one of only about 30 of its ilk in the USA. (But you probably knew that already!) There are two concerts coming up that are benefit concerts to raise money for KOPN. Neither are Celtic music, but they are close cousins. You can learn more about KOPN and how it came to be at www.kopn.org
Sunday, October 20, 7:00 p.m.
KOPN benefit concert: The Reedy Buzzards -- Acoustic American Music
Traditional country, gospel, old-time, great harmonies and mighty fine pickin'!
Cherry Street Artisan, corner of Ninth and Cherry Streets
$10 at the door (kids 14 & under attend free)This is a return visit for The Reedy Buzzards, who played at the Big Muddy Folk Festival in 2001.
The Reedy Buzzards formed in 1992 to evoke a rare moment in American music in the late 1930s, when traditional styles came together to flow as one river and create American popular music on radio. The first decades of the last century will long be heralded as the blossom of American music.
“The Reedy Buzzards plow the fertile fields of traditional American acoustic music, played and sung with heartfelt, salt-of-the-earth simplicity… Here is music from a time of innocence.”
–Ann Arbor ObserverSaturday October 26, 7:00 p.m.
KOPN benefit concert: Margaret Waddell performs the chants of Hildegard von Bingen
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, corner of Locust & Waugh Streets in Columbia, MO.
A reception will follow in the Activity Building.
$10 advance, $12 at the door. Tickets and more information available from KOPN by calling 874-1139
Sunday, October 27, 7:30 p.m.
CMCAA Concert: Navan
a cappella Celtic harmoniesSacred Heart Catholic Church (corner of Waugh and Locust in Columbia. Here's a map
The acoustics in Sacred Heart are excellent, and it is planned that Navan will perform without amplification so we can enjoy the natural sound of their lovely voices and harmonies.
Navan is a four-person a cappella vocal group who sing in the Irish, Scots Gaelic, Welsh, Manx and Breton languages. Choosing a repertoire of seldom-heard songs in seldom heard languages, Navan offers a sampling of some nearly-extinct song traditions. Because the Celtic languages developed as oral languages, with little or no writing until Christian monks began recording the oral histories, these languages have a natural rhythm and poetic quality that is especially evident in the songs.
During their performances, Navan explain the songs and their origins, and often combine different versions of the songs they’ve researched, sometimes singing in the Sean Nos solo voice style, but more often adding rich 4-part harmonies that will send chills down your spine!
October 26 - Scottish Highland Games in Kirksville
At the northeast Missouri (NEMO) Fairgrounds (E of Highway 63 in Kirksville); 10AM-5PM: free admission
From Hwy 63, take 11 East one mile to the fairgrounds.
- Scottish athletics (caber toss, etc.)
- pony rides
- sheepdog trials
- live music w/ Celtic Jam, and Scots/Irish Ceilidh dancing demos and beginners' instruction
- fun events for families -- children's parade, etc.
- Evening Ceilidh ($12 in advance): awards, dinner, music and called dances (Scots and Irish)
Christine Harker, who comes down on Wednesday evening to teach dance, will be leading the demonstrations and calling the dances at the evening Ceilidh.
Which leads us to.....
Come dance with us on Wednesday evenings!
Beginning and Advanced Irish Ceilidh and Set DancingBeginning/intermediate class: Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m.
Easy ceilidh dances for groups of 6 – 20 people, teaching basic footwork and figures, working up to more complex dances. No experience and no partner necessary.
Advanced set dance class: Wednesdays, 7 - 8 p.m.
For more experienced dancers who want to learn fast-paced set dances. No partner necessary.$7 drop-in fee if you just want to give it a try.
Both classes take place at Kate & Jeff Akers' house. Call for directions, 442-2048
News from the BCFPD Pipe and Drum Band
http://www.bcfdmo.com/services/specialty_teams/pipes_drums/The Boone County Fire Protection District is the only fire service in Missouri to support a bagpipe band, though it's a long-standing tradition in the eastern states. They band practices every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the Army Reserve Center on Business Loop 70 West. Folks interested in visiting a practice to see and hear what they do and talk to the members are very welcome to come out any Tuesday.
The pipe band will be performing in the Homecoming parade on Oct 26.
For sale: Set of Hardie highland bagpipes, antique, fully combed, gortex bag, synthetic drone reeds, $800.
For more information, contact Ken Hines khines@bcfdmo.com
Reminder: Group discount available to CMCAA members for Lord of the Dance show
The concert series has two blocks of 15 seats on hold for CMCAA members. The hold will be released on November 1.
December 12, at the Hearnes Center
Read more about the show here: http://www.concertseries.org/lord.html
Discounted tickets:
Section B: $31.50 (including handling fee)
Section C: $26.50 (including handling fee)This discount is only available to CMCAA members. If you aren't aleady a member, you can join online here:
http://www.chivalry.com/moceltic/membership.htmlTo purchase tickets for "Lord of the Dance", call Jennifer Wright, Group Sales Coordinator at 573-882-3781
"Learn to sing harmony by ear" -- classes taught by Leela Grace, traditional musician.
Learn to hear harmonies in songs and create your own. Lots of fun!
Classes begin again in November (exact dates have not been set yet.) Contact Leela for more info: lgrace@coin.org or 573-256-6292 www.gracefamilymusic.com
