Live
onstage: The Killdares, Highlander Strings & pipers
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Dallas Celtic rock group The Killdares are bringing their unique
sound to HPHS, where they will play with the Highlander Strings Orchestra and
bagpipers at 6 p.m. May 1.
HPHS
Orchestra Director Peggy Tucker is a long-time fan of the group, and she
and The Killdares founder, lead singer and drummer Tim Smith thought the
collaboration was a natural fit.
"We'd
heard about the Scots and the school's reputation for having a great music
program - with bagpipers - which we loved," Smith said. "This is
going to be a first for us - having student musicians as part of our show. It's
not just exciting for the kids, but it's way outside the box for
us."
Tucker
said the students are thrilled to be joining the band onstage throughout the
performance.
Members
of the band will join students for several rehearsals before the show, which
will be a part of the learning experience. The Killdares fiddle player Roberta
Rast practiced with students during their April 4 class. Rast broke the ice
with students by playing along with the student's practice song before wowing
with them with her technique in one of The Killdares' songs.
"What
a great chance for our students to see up close how professional musicians
create their own unique sound," Tucker said. "And then to be
able to play with the band - it's going to be fantastic!"
When
Smith heard about the Scots football team playing The Killdares in the locker
room to get pumped up before a game, he said the deal was sealed.
"At
that point, we knew it was meant to be," he quipped.
To
view video of the Killdares in concert, click HERE.
The
show, a special HPISD Centennial celebration, will be from 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, May 1. Tickets are free, but they are required because a full house
is expected.
Tickets
will be available from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 25 at the HPHS Titus Box
Office.
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