Vetted Performer: Laura MacKenzie
The Vetted Programs were created by request from SELCO public library directors and intended to involve less library staff time dedicated to individual programming plans. Library staff expressed a desire for a simple, turnkey program approach that they could easily implement and manage for their communities. SELCO and the Vetting Committee maintain a catalog of performers on contract with SELCO to provide their services. Laura has multiple programs available featuring Celtic music and instruments. Celtic can describe music from a number of areas, including Ireland and Scotland, regions of France, Northern Spain, Wales and Nova Scotia. She performs traditional music on a fascinating array of wind-powered instruments, including a variety of wooden flutes and tin whistles, various types of bagpipes (bellows and blown), concertina, gemshorn and voice.
544 participated
Attendees will have an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic.
Attendees will have a Positive Experience at the library.
After seeing this program, people will want to return to the library for future programs.
Patrons and librarians will express that vetted programs are of high quality.
Everyone had a positive response both to the performer and to the host library. People were exposed to new instruments and music, so most expressed that they learned a lot. They felt that Laura was very professional and communicated about her music well. Some comments on what people enjoyed most include, "Learning about different instruments and the history of bagpipes", "Liked all of it --combination of learning and entertainment", and "(I liked) the authenticity of the music and musician".
Caledonia Public Library, Houston Public Library, Harmony Public Library, Harmony Arts Board, Spring Grove Public Library, Friends of the Spring Grove Library, Leroy Public Library, LeRoy Ostrander Public Schools