Hiring Skål Musik

Scandinavian Music
Brainerd, MN

Skålmusik is a five-piece ensemble that performs traditional Scandinavian and Scandinavian- American dance and vocal music. The members are descendants of immigrant Swedes and Norwegians who settled in Minnesota. It’s said they really know how to “put the yump in it!” They play heritage music on fiddle, accordion, pump organ, guitar and string bass to songs that are both poignant and humorous. Their school programs expand on their performances, teaching and interpreting their music, all while having fun.

Program Formats

A general presentation

An introductory workshop

An in-depth workshop

A performance

Best for Ages

Early elementary
Grades K-2, ages 5-7

Upper elementary
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10

Adults, ages 18 and up

Costs

Artist fee:	$1000 (negotiable)
Expenses:	mileage
Other:	housing, if appropriate

Program Needs:
If dancing is involved, a large space and a good dance surface.

Availability:
No restrictions.

Past Venues:

Finnfest, Duluth, MN
Concert Series in Stoughton, WI
Scandinavian Festival, Ashland
Heritage Days, Barron
Scandinavian Day, Shell Lake, 1999
Vesterheim Museum, Decorah, IA, 1999
“A Prairie Home Companion,” National Public Radio, 1997

Contact:
Paul Wilson
16586 Nokay Lake Road
Brainerd, MN 56401
218/764-2994
pwilson@brainerd.net
www.brainerd.net/~pwilson

last updated: 12/22/2011

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