Demonstration Stage
Our smaller "acoustic" demonstration stage offers a glimpse into some of the wonderful musical and cultural diversity that can be found right here in New Mexico! Thanks to John Brinduse for searching out these entertaining and educational performances.
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Welsh Choir | The name of the Welsh Choir is Tan y Ddraig (Dragon's Breath). It is a small mixed voice choir, based in Albuquerque and open to the public, which sings folk songs and hymns in Cymraeg, the still living language of Wales. |
| 11:00 | Mary Cox Banjo Demo | A self-described banjoholic, with thirteen banjos, Mary's been playing since she was 12 and is a past Florida banjo champion. |
| 12:00 | Irish Step Demo | Grab your lunch and come see these lovely young ladies demonstrate their skill in Irish Step Dance. They will teach you how. |
| 1:00 | Farfesha Belly Dance | Farfesha means "joyous laughter" and that's what you'll experience as you give belly dancing a try. |
| 2:00 | Timothy Hill Harmonic Singing | Harmonic singing, originating with Tuvan throat singing, is a way of singing and listening with acute attention to the overtone spectrum of the voice, producing a sound at once otherworldly and deeply human. Harmonic singing deepens and enhances the natural voice, giving singers a direct experience of the physical laws of sound, powerful insight into the nature of harmony and a glimpse at the roots of human language and song. |
| 3:00 | Muggies Uffda (Scandinavian) | This is our veteran Demo Stage Band, back for their 5th year in a row. This is Scandinavian dance music at its finest, from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Minnesota! So come out and DANCE! |
| 4:00 | La Rondalla | Traditional Hispanic songs of New Mexico |
| 5:00 | Special Orchestra | These musicians ARE Special, and give their gift of music filled with heart-felt enthusiasm! This is their second appearance on the Demo Stage, it is a pleasure to share them again here with you. |