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Kenya, Africa
Accepting, Forgiving, Becoming
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Our educational program about MCF for churches, schools and groups.
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An African Evening
April 29th MCF performance at Montcalm Community College postponed until October

youtube video introduction to MCF and their touring group
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?v=AvgaWnJpC-M 

 

Gary & Anne
with their
hammered dulcimer & Celtic harp

 

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(Complete listing)

Irish Music Email Greetings:
Sung by Will Nichols with the Collecting Consort
   Danny Boy

    St. Columba's Prayer

Irish Story Email Greetings:
  The Story of St. Patrick's Life

Irish Blessing Email Greetings:
   May the Road Rise Up to Meet  You. 
   The Blessing of Light


Gettysburg Address 5/28/05
New:  FREE MP3 download
 
This email card begins with an original authentic field drum solo by Tim Lykins. Gary reads this moving document with Anne playing the Theme from  
 
The New World Symphony Dvorak.  The conclusion featuring cornetists Andy Raush and Marcus Roy with Taps. 

The 23rd Psalm
King James Version
Standard Revised Version

Read by Rev. Jerry Jones with Celtic harp and keyboard by Anne Wakenhut with photos of Ireland's landscape. 

Spring
Gary describes waking early one morning to discover the arrival of spring.  Celtic harp and keyboard via Anne, give this creative piece a special touch of spring.

The Story of Johnny Appleseed
 
Written and read by Gary and touched by Anne's Celtic harp and keyboard


Mother's Day
Email Cards

As I Look Back 5/5/05
A special "thank you" to mothers from those of us who no longer rely on them to remind us to brush our teeth, pick up our clothes, or to take our lunch.  Let us not forget that they still worry about us. 
Read by Gary and enclosed with Anne's Celtic harp

Before I was a Mom 5/2/05
A wonderful tribute for all mothers, beginners or seasoned women, who carry this most important responsibility for our future generations. 
Read by Anne and Gary with Celtic harp and dulcimer embellishment



Salute to Steven Foster
Read about the life and music of  Steven Foster, one of America's first song writers.  Listen to our recording of Foster's Gentle Annie, featuring soprano, Julie Momber

TMy Friend,  2-14-05 This poem by 12th century Sufi mystic, Rumi, will touch that special person in your life with depth and meaning.  Read by Gary, Anne accompanies with her Celtic harp and keyboard.

Uncle Hap's Magic Bean Seeds 6/15/05
Gary recalls a significant preschool "giving" experience with his mentor, Uncle Hap.
Anne adds to the emotional depth with her Celtic harp and keyboard. 

I Promise  2-14-05 Sharon McElroy's special poem for extending your commitment to others.  In this world of fast living where moving on is the rule of order, there can be value in the nurturing of existing relationships.  I Promise assists this process. 
Read by Anne, Gary provides the musical backing with hammered dulcimer and keyboard.

 The "For Giving" Tree:  1-1-05 While meditating upon the concepts of resolving old difficulties in relationships and starting anew, Gary was inspired by and conceived this inspirational story.  Anne wraps it as an appropriate gift for your friends with her Celtic harp and keyboard.  ________________

 


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