June 17th - Chelsea, MI
June 18th - Jackson, MI
June 19th - Grand Rapids, MI
June 20th - St. Joe's, MI
June 21st - Holland, MI
June 23rd - Grand Valley University, MI
June 24th - Traverse City, MI
June 25th - Petoskey, MI
June 27th - Macomb, MI
Chelsea House Orchestra (CHO) provides a varied and colorful performance repertoire with the majority of the music derived from traditional Celtic sources. However, other folk music sources are used to provide students with an eclectic musical experience.
The basic philosophy of the arrangements is to allow everyone in the group to enjoy Celtic music as much as possible. Consequently, the majority of the playing is melody based with very little inner harmony or separate part writing. This truly provides students a contrasting experience from their normal school orchestra.
All music is memorized and arrangements often evolve from rehearsals and suggestions from students. Individuals are showcased through the use of solos, duos, and special features.
Students are also encouraged to learn other instruments such as mandolin, guitar, bodhran, djembe, cajon, various folk percussion, bass, bouzouki and anything else they can think of that has a folk connection.
Chelsea House Orchestra would love to play at your event. Past performances have been for large and small festivals, outdoor music series, ceilidhs, annual events/fundraisers, large parties and celebrations. CHO would be an lively and fun main-feature performance for your event.
Dr. Michael Hopkins, Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan
Dr. Stephen Benham, Professor of Music, Duquesne University
Dr. Robert Gardner, Professor of Music Education, Penn State University
