Chelsea House Orchestra's annual Hometown Show with special guests will take place on Saturday October 2nd, 2021, at 7 p.m. at Chelsea High School.
Our opening set features the Beach Middle School Fiddle Club, followed by a traditional highland dance performance from the Craig Highland Dancers, and rounded out by a performance from the North Creek Fiddlers. This exciting combination features CHO alumni (both present and future) and is sure to get you warmed up!
After a brief intermission, CHO will take the stage to get your toes tapping and hands clapping!
ABOUT OUR PERFORMERS
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.
The Beach School Fiddle Club is always a fan favorite, giving the audience a glimpse of future CHO talent! Many of our members started in this program, providing them a strong base before graduating to perform with CHO. Led by the amazing Mr. Nathan Peters, these talented youngsters learn the meachanics and the heart of Celtic music performance.
The Craig Highland Dancers aim to provide a fun and rewarding environment for learning highland dance. Led by Jennifer Craig (a CHO alumna), students learn traditional Scottish steps for recreation, recital, and competition.
The North Creek Fiddlers have been playing together since 2006. They started out playing Irish folk music, but later expanded to cover tunes by such greats as Roy Acuff, John Denver, Johnny Cash and others. One of the local favorites at events such as Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights, join The North Creek Fiddlers for a rollicking time and good music!