The tradition of 'piping in' any gathering is brought to your audience
with the Great Highland Bagpipe. Not your normal opening for a library event!
Once everyone is awake, on to song performances that include the history of
the songs and a multi-
In depth background on the varied instruments played round out the experience.
A family friendly story or two from the rich Gaelic traditions of Scotland
and Ireland with a peat fire crackling and burning brightly on the screen,
sets the mood to transport listeners to a stone cottage in the highlands.
A few more songs and tunes and then....(drum roll).....Kim gives everyone a
chance to learn a Ceilidh (Kaylee) dance from the auld country ...always big fun!
These are family friendly as well, focusing on intergenerational sharing and laughter.
It doesn't take much room, and even those who chose not to dance will be
heartily lifted in spirit clapping along and toe tapping!
These programs are sculpted to fit each library, so let us know what format
works best for your programming. From a night of sea chanteys to the history
of the kilt and wool waulking, we can offer the best in folklore... connecting
the dots of music, story, dance, geography, myths, and the rich and
mystical heritage of our ancestors!
We throw in a car-
demonstrations along with the favorite of all kids:
storytelling!
Bagpipes, Harp, Accordion, Songs and Amazing Stories fill the hour!!
Kids (and parents) love this exciting program filled
with fun and information.
Learning a culture through it's music and stories!
C Kids Love Stories!!!
Ken and Kim are both accomplished storytellers
and will take the children on a voyage of imagination!
What you need to host Willson & McKee:
1. Multi media projector and screen (or wall)
2. Chairs for Audience.
3. Refreshments for the audience if you wish
4. Friends and neighbors of the Library
What Willson & McKee Bring:
1. Sound system
2. computer for media presentation
3. Fun
Fee -
Willson & McKee are committed to educational performances
We will try to make it affordable for your library/venue
Our performances are under a 501 c3 status = Tax credits
Block book with Libraries in your area = less cost to all
If you don't have a budget we can find grants to help.
If you have never done anything like this, I hope that this
opportunity may move you to begin programming for your
community. We believe that our Libraries are becoming
the source for continuing education and involvement
for all sizes of communities!
Contact Me and we can talk about it:
Ken Willson, 719.738.2602 home,
(if our home message says we are on the road please call:
call: 719.640.5380
email: jigheads@jigheads.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jigheads
Willson & McKee Library Shows
Where the songs come from
