AURA ROBINSON
"...Celtic music with Laura Robinson and Highland Fling’s
energizing performance from fiddle to Irish drum and dance." NUVO Magazine
Performer, Artist, Vocalist
Celti Harp, Guitar, Fiddle, Piano
Composer
Musicologist
Water Color Artist
Writer
AWARDS
First Place, Indianapolis Irish Feis Vocal Competitions, 2003
First Place, 3 consecutive years: Indiana Central Southern Piano Competition
MUSIC STYLES
Scottish, Irish, Celtic
Old Time, Bluegrass
Jazz, Pop & Swing from the 20's through the 90's
Folk
Classical
Opera
WORLD TRAVELS:
England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, France, Germany, Switzerland
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Classical piano and world music since age 7 with Alice Pike and Martha Van Pelt
Opera with Martha Van Pelt, West Lafayette, IN
Violin with Dr. Caroline Wendt
Irish Fiddle with Kate Smith
Bluegrass Fiddle with Roger Smith, formerly traveled with Bill Monroe
EXPERIENCE:
Music Teacher for over 25 years
Author of Music Books, “Highland Fling - Music, Song & Dance”
Author: "Travel, MY Way - Britain and Ireland", travels and tips on European Travel
1980-1988 Piano Accompanist - Village Dance Studio, Indiana
1982-1992 Costume Mistress - Village Dance Studio
1988-1989 Costume Mistress - Butler University’s Jordan Academy of Dance
1988-1989 Costumer - Rebecca’s School of Dance, Indiana
1999 Pianist - The Fashion Mall, Indiana
1997 - 2000 - Jazz and Pop Trio
1998 - Currently: Celtic Harp - Museums, Festivals, Weddings, Private Functions
Scottish, Irish and Celtic Festivals, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan
Performs Solo and ensemble with:
Highland Fling Celtic Trio
Celtic Harp and Fiddle, with Sara Walthery
Fall Creek Bluegrass Band, 2005
Credits include:
Indiana State Museum
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis Artsgarden
Indianapolis Irish Fest
Indianapolis Irish Feis
Indiana Highland Games
Columbus Highland Games
Burns Supper, Bloomington, IN
Bona Thompson Art Gallery, Irvington Historical Society
The Appleworks Highlander Festival, IN
Shakespeare in the Park, IN
International Festival, Indianapolis
Ball State University International Festival
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire
Metea Renaissance Faire
Shakespeare in the Park, IN
Geist Sailing Club Regatta
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