Upcoming First Thursday concert brings a celtic flair to the library

Oct 4, 2023 | 10:37 AM

The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) will be bringing a celtic flair to their First Thursday concert this week.

On October 5, Tracie Skeet-Brook and Marlene Skeet, better known as A Lassie and Her “Mither”, will perform in the Snell Auditorium (4818 49 St.) from 12:15 – 1 p.m.

The free program will consist of the following:

Come By the Hills – Trad. Gaelic; arranged (arr.) by Christine Donkin
A Ballynure Ballad – Trad Irish; arr. by Herbert Hughes
That’s an Irish Lullaby – by J.R. Shannon
Black Velvet Band – in the style of The Irish Rovers
Road to the Isles – words Kenneth MacLeod; arr. by Patuffa Kennedy-Fraser
Lullaby – by Lorenna McKennett; arr. by Tracie
Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye – Trad. Irish; arr. by Tracie & Marlene
Danny Boy – Trad. Irish
Goodbye Mrs. Durkin – in the style of The Irish Rovers; arr. by Tracie
Greensleeves – Trad. English
Siuil arun (Walk/ Go, My Love) – Trad. Gaelic; arr. David Downes and Tracie
A Little Bit of Heaven – words J.Keirn Brennan; music by Ernest R. Ball

The Red Deer Public Library is asking guests to pre-register for the concert on their website. The link can also be found under to Upcoming Events section.

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For those who are unable to attend the concert in person, the Library says it will be streamed live on their website and YouTube channel.

Library officials thanked those who have made donations in support of the First Thursday concerts. They say the funds have been used to pay fees and expenses for the musicians presenting at the Library. If anyone wishes to support the concerts, cheques should be made out to the Red Deer Public Library, with a memo for CONCERTS. They say a charitable receipt will be issued.

The Library has confirmed that a special concert titled “Celebrate The Music of Vernon Murgatroyd” will be held on Saturday, November 4, featuring performance by local musicians. Murgatoyd is a composer, musician, and friend of the Red Deer Music Community. Taking place at Gaetz United Church at 7 p.m., general seating will be by donation with reserved tickets at $10. To reserve, email dlittle61@icloud.com.

by rdnewsNOW Staff

Upcoming First Thursday concert brings a celtic flair to the library

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