Biographies:

Katie Peterson:
Katie has been playing celtic music since 1982. In addition to studing music at Northern Arizona University, she attended Willie Clancey School in Miltown Malbay Ireland and the Shetland Fiddle School in Sterling Scotland. Katie then continued her training by seeking out and working with various masters in the Celtic tradition. Katie is a music teacher on staff at "Quick's Music Store" and at "Arizona Music Pro."


Jan Alexander:
Jan has been performing as a singer for more than twenty years. She has spent the past five years specializing in Irish music. Jan toured the western states prior to moving to Prescott in 1991. Since that time, she has been incorporating her music in the work she does in the public school. Her voice has a sweet, clear quality that is a trademark of the Irish singer.


Frank Daley:
Frank is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who has played a variety of music for 25 years, and Celtic music for 15 years. Frank has traveled and studied in Ireland and Scotland. Frank holds a current Arizona Teaching Certificate, is familiar with school settings and is excellent at teaching and inspiring children.


Dave Firestine:
Dave is a self-taught musician who has been playing traditional music on stringed instruments for over 20 years. Dave is the most sought after musician in Arizona for playing dance tunes at traditional square and line dances. Dave's relaxed attitude and quick wit make for an easy rapport with any group or audience.


Mary Bouley:
Mary is an accomplished Celtic harpist. She performs annually for the Emerald Isle Society's Emerald Ball and Tir na Nog. Mary has been playing harp for over 25 years. She studied under Patricia Harris, principal harpist for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Also, Mary studied under world-renowned harpist Suzanne MacDonald.