Tallgrass Trio
Kansas Arts on Tour Roster Term
FY 2012-2014
County
Riley
Program Type
Concerts
The Tallgrass Trio was formed in 2006 and has quickly become a popular ensemble in northeast Kansas, performing both classical and lighter fare in a variety of settings. Trio members include violinist Kristin Mortenson, Kansas State University music faculty member and associate concertmaster of the Topeka Symphony; clarinetist Susan Gartner, Wamego Public School band director; and bassoonist Susan Maxwell, Kansas State University music faculty member and principal bassoon of the North Arkansas Symphony.
Program Descriptions
Classical Beauty
Standard composers of
classical music.
A Night at the Opera
Arrangements of arias
from well-known operas.
Wearin' O' The Green
Traditional Irish
fare.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blues-y
Standard older and contemporary works, works "borrowed" from other ensemble configurations, and one Blues work that was arranged for the trio by Steve Marshall.
If it Ain't Baroque
Famous composers from
the Baroque period.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like
Standard
Christmas and holiday classics.
The trio also often presents interactive children’s
programs chosen from Peanut Goes to Europe or Peanut
Tours American History, both of which feature the adventures of a
fun-loving dog named Peanut as he travels the country and the
world.
Work Samples
Program Fees
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School concert performance: $1,200 - $1,800
Schools are encouraged to
share in fees, as the Tallgrass Trio can visit a number of schools in
one city during a school day.
Technical Requirements
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Lighting: adequate for reading sheet music
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Sound: for educational concerts, include a microphone and stand
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Other: three straight-backed armless chairs; appropriate venue temperature between 65F - 85F
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