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Performers
Lauri Lyster: percussion, vocalsJeff Pelletier: flute, bass flute, piccolo, penny whistle, hurdy-gurdyEmma Verret, vocalsLani Krantz: classical harp, vocalsHayley Farenholtz: Harp, vocalsBruce Henczel: nyckelharpa, violin/fiddle, viola, percussionAdam Henderson: narrator, percussion |
Behind-the-Scenes PersonnelAssociate Producer: Lani KrantzArtistic consultation: Alan Woodland & Lori PappajohnLower Mainland Sound: Dwayne HarderLower Mainland Lighting: Krista PavaneHarp technologists: Dr. Bess Lu and Rob MuirMasseuse: Annette Johnston |
Lauri Lyster
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Jeff PelletierFlute, alto flute, bass flute, piccolo, penny whistle, hurdy-gurdy |
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Jeff Pelletier has appeared in concerts and as a soloist throughout the US and Canada. In addition to being the founder and artistic director of the wind quintet Ventos, Jeff Pelletier is second flute/piccolo with the Kamloops Symphony and Plastic Acid Orchestra, flutist with the Erato Ensemble and performs regularly with his flute, clarinet and piano trio -- Trio Primario. Jeff Pelletier is a Pearl Flute performing artist. He holds an Artist Diploma from the University of British Columbia where he studied with flutist Lorna McGhee. |
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Adam HendersonNarrator, percussion |
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Adam Henderson's acting career spans 40 years, two continents and numerous countries. Originally from New York, then Winnipeg, Adam Henderson trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Britain. For 20 years he appeared on stages in London's West End, at Britain's Royal National Theatre, and in theatres across Europe. In Vancouver since 2000, Adam Henderson has appeared in numerous stage, TV, and film productions. He is dialect coach on shows like "Tommorowland", "Arrow", and "Ghost Wars" and also a theatre director. Adam Henderson has recorded many BBC and CBC radio dramas, audiobooks, cartoons, and commercials. He teaches at Vancouver Film School and at UBC. |
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Lani Krantz
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Bruce HenczelViolin/fiddle, viola/cello, percussion, nyckelharpa |
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Bruce Henczel received his Master of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of B.C., and while there won the Concerto Competition. He has released two solo recordings, the first of which was given "a very strong four-out-of-five stars" by Rick Philips for CBC Radio 2. He has appeared on CBC Radio numerous times as a soloist and chamber artist. Bruce Henczel was the concerto soloist with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, West Coast Symphony, the Vancouver Philharmonic, and the Kwantlen University Wind Symphony and Chorus, performing his own compositions -- Concerto #1 and #2. He was chosen to represent Canada with an original composition for the 2016 International Handbell Symposium. Bruce Henczel performs regularly with the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble, and has performed with Plastic Acid and Symphony of the West. Bruce Henczel is currently the drum set, percussion, and string instructor at Summit Pacific College. His print music is distributed internationally by Honeyrock Publishing and Steve Weiss Music. In spring 2017, Bruce Henczel travelled to Kenya to teach music at the Imani Home of Love Orphanage. |
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Hayley Farenholtz
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Emma Verret, vocalsEmma Verret is a second year student at UBC, working towards her Bachelors Degree of Music with a specialty in Voice Performance. She has been studying music for 10 years, beginning her journey with the Royal Conservatory of Music and being an active member of her community, singing in multiple choirs while growing up. Emma carried her love of music with her all throughout high school and had the incredible opportunity to be a featured vocal soloist with the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir at 17 years of age. Her passion in music has brought her to where she is today, hoping to become a teacher and share the love and joy of all she has learned. |
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