HOOT

Sunday, 28th August 2011 at 7:30pm in the Eastgate Theatre
Presented by Music in Peebles as part of Peebles Arts Festival 2011

HOOT are:
Emma Wilkins,    flute
Helen MacLeod,  harp

The vibrant young Scottish duo 'Hoot' made their debut performance at the Edinburgh Festival 2006 with Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp. Since then, they have been delighting audiences across the UK with their charismatic stage presence and eclectic repertoire, bringing together classical, contemporary and traditional music.

Emma and Helen are much in demand and have appeared with all Scotland's major orchestras as well as with Belle & Sebastian and Texas. Their debut album, 'The Garden of Adonis', was launched at the 2010 Edinburgh International Harp Festival.

Their concert in Peebles promises to be a thrilling occasion for all, offering consummate musicianship and the full varied range of Hoot's repertoire.

This concert is presented by Music in Peebles as part of Peebles Arts Festival, 2011.
For full details, please visit the Arts Festival website.

Please note that this concert is not included in the Music in Peebles subscription season.

Sunday, 28th August 2011 at 1.00 pm
The Studio, Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre
Presented by Music in Peebles as part of Peebles Arts Festival 2011

'Musical Storytime' with HOOT
Emma Wilkins (flute) and Helen MacLeod (harp)

	Hoot bring their original, exciting and fun-filled take on 'Musical Storytime' to Peebles! Based on the children's favourite, 'The Kiss that Missed', by David Melling, Emma and Helen battle the scary beasts, outrun the fiery dragon and retrieve that kiss using the power of their voices, musical games and lots of help from the children! This unique event is sure to delight all children, especially those between the ages of 4 and 7. So...."FOLLOW THAT KISS!"

Hoot have provided workshops to children of all ages across the UK, to great acclaim:
"...fabulous...the children were totally inspired!" Crathie Primary School
"...excellent performers...communicated well...inspirational..." Scottish Arts Council

This event is presented by Music in Peebles as part of Peebles Arts Festival, 2011.
For full details, please visit the Arts Festival website.