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August Week II Cello

Elsie Gawler

Instrument: Cello
Session(s): August Week I, August Week II, VMFC - Feb 2021
Instrument by Session(s): August Week I Cello, August Week II Cello, Cello-bellied Sapsuckers
Elsie Gawler

Elsie Gawler is a multi-instrumentalist and songster rooted in Maine’s traditional folk music and culture. With her family, the Gawler Family Band, she has played throughout the state and beyond, sharing traditional fiddle tunes, songs, and original works since she was 6 years old. From this foundation she has branched out and launched her debut solo album, Sweet As Honey. The album is a collection of 9 original songs inspired by sacred connection to earth and community. While continuing to play regularly with The Gawler Family Band, her other projects include duo Elsie & Ethan, and trio The Gawler Sisters. She has also been a long-time member of the group Childsplay. (more…)

McKinley James

Instrument: Cello
Session(s): August Week II, June Week, June Weekend I, June Weekend II
Instrument by Session(s): August Week II Cello, June Week Cello, June Weekend I Cello, June Weekend II Cello

McKinley James is a cellist studying at New England Conservatory. After years with the Vermont Youth Orchestra, she joined the Boston Youth Symphony, and then the premier youth orchestra led by Ben Zander, the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. With the BPYO, she toured Europe twice, playing in concert halls such as the Berlin Philharmonie and at the Alhambra in Spain. (more…)

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