Chelsea House Orchestra

Celtic with a Kick!

Celtic with a Kick!
High energy Celtic inspired performance group Chelsea, Michigan
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Chelsea House Orchestra

Celtic with a Kick!

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.

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What People Are Saying

Chelsea House Orchestra played a variety of Celtic music with a professional level of artistry and expression.

Dr. Michael HopkinsAssistant Professor of Music EducationUniversity of Michigan

They were genuinely having fun, making terrific music, and thoroughly enjoying the moment made possible only through the synergy of their talents.

Rich McKenzieInternational Music DistributorConnolly Distributing

CHO performs their music authentically and skillfully, yet at the same time with serenity and expressiveness.

Dr. Robert GardnerProfessor of Music EducationPenn State University

Chelsea House Orchestra brings incredible energy and life to their performances.

Dr. Stephen BenhamProfessor of MusicDuquesne University

The Chelsea House Orchestra represents what’s right about American education today.

Kirk D. Moss, Ph.D.National Past PresidentAmerican String Teachers Association

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