"Turidae" Flute and Harp or Flute and Violin Duo

We, Lisa Carlson and Mariah Carlson-Kirigin,  or "Turidae", are a versatile mother/daughter duo of either flute and harp or flute and violin.  Flute and harp is a much sought after choice for weddings and many other occasions. With our duo, you have the option of the lively sound of the flute and fiddle alternating with the mellow and ultimate sweetness of flute and harp, or you can just choose one combo. Our repertoire for flute and harp tends to be primarily folk, with emphasis on Celtic, while our repertoire for flute and violin ranges from light classical to folk fiddle. Please see our bio and list of quotes below! And click here for audio music samples from our recent television recording at the ORCA Media Studio.           For recommendations of wedding music selections,  Please click here!

Biographical Information

Mariah began her instrumental music career when she started flute at age 2. Piano followed at 5, and violin at 6. The mother/daughter duo have been performing together professionally since Mariah was 7. At that time, Mariah had a very strong interest in harp and decided to begin the process of earning one. Together, the duo, and sometimes trio with her sister Clara, played in a variety of venues, primarily as street musicians, until Mariah earned her harp at age 10. Two years later, her harp teacher, Mary Fran Stafford, began recommending her as a harpist for weddings and other events.           In August of 2007 they recorded their first full hour television program as a duo at the Orca Media studio, appearing on cable TV stations in Montpelier and Barre. The program aired at least 6 times in the fall of 2007, and was well received. This was Mariah’s third television appearance as a musician, having once appeared on the Channel 3 news, fiddling and clogging with her sister Clara, and once with a harp circle on a cable station in Barre.             Mariah, and/or the Carlson-Kirigin family, has also received press attention for musical endeavors from the Burlington Free Press, the Middlesex Occasional, and Vermont Public Radio. Mariah also plays violin with the Colchester based Vermont Youth Orchestra, and sings in the select choir “Camerata” at U-32 High School.           For Lisa's Bio, click here.

“We want to thank you for the beautiful ceremony/cocktail music at our wedding. Many folks commented on how wonderful the music was and I wanted to pass that along to you! Thank you!”      Mandy and Joe Moody “Thank you so much for your beautiful music at the Women’s Fund Brunch. You brought atmosphere and entertainment to the reception and helped make the event a HUGE success for us.”        Susan Ritz “Thank you both so much for playing your beautiful music at church on Sunday. I love that Celtic music! The people at church loved it too.”          Catherine Orr “Thank you very much for your time and talents at the Central Vermont Cancer Relay for Life Survivors Reception. You were true professionals to play such caring music for us. We had many compliments on your selection of music. We applaud you both!”  Linda Bongiolotti and Irene Haskell

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