Testimonials:

"I just wanted to write and say thank you. You were great to work
with, and did an amazing job. The music was beautiful!! What a
great addition to our ceremony!"            Ashley and Francois

"Thank you both for the beautiful music you provided for our
ceremony. Many people commented on how terrific it was -
especially the special pieces you learned and played for my family.
These extra touches and all of your help made our ceremony so
special!  Many thanks,"              Rebecca and Jon

"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

                   (For more testimonials, click here)
"Turidae"*
Flute and Harp or Flute and Violin Duo
Flute/Violin Duo

Floral Dance (English Folk Song)
Gavotte by Corelli
Allelujia (English Hymn)
Canon in D by Pachelbel
Wedding March by Mendelssohn
Contact Lisa by phone at
802-229-9901
or by email at lisa@lisaflute.com
     We, Lisa Carlson and Mariah Carlson-Kirigin,  or "Turidae"*, are a
versatile mother/daughter duo of either flute and harp or flute and
violin.  With our duo, you have the option of the lively sound of the
flute and fiddle alternating with the ultimate sweetness of flute and
harp, or you can just choose one combo.

     Please see the bottom of the page for a few ideas
for repertoire for your ceremony, some recorded
samples (including new YouTube video links!), and
testimonials from a few recent wedding couples.
Virtually Any Hymn   
Many folk, pop, or show tunes        
Many more classical options: Bach, Handel, Vivaldi,
Telemann, Mozart,  Haydn, Devienne, Loeillet, just too
much to list here!
For a basic printable list of repertoire options that works for
most instrument combinations (including flute/violin but not
necessarily flute/harp) click here. This is only a start! You
may choose from this list linked above if you like, or check
the additions to the list below that work well for each
combination, or we can work together to explore the almost
unlimited options which are available.
In addition to this basic list linked here, consider for Flute/Violin:    

All I Ask of You    by   Andrew Lloyd Weber
The Lover's Waltz   by   Jay Unger
Edelweis   by   Rogers and Hammerstein
Below is a partial list of repertoire
options for our flute/harp duo. There
are many more options as well - please
ask! For a list of repertoire possibilities
that work well for flute/violin and most
other options, click here and also see
below left. (Please note that not all
options listed for other instrument
combinations will necessarily be available
with a lever harp).
    Flute/Harp Processionals:

Canon in D   by    Pachelbel
Bridal Chorus  by   Wagner
Ode to Joy   by    Beethoven
Air from The Water Music by Handel
Trumpet Voluntary   by    Clarke
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring   by  Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze   by   Bach

Edelweis  by Rogers and Hammerstein
Flower of Edinburgh
Many other Celtic, pop, classical or show
tunes, hymns or folk songs, will work
beautifully, particularly with significant
advance notice - please ask!

                Recessionals:
Wedding March    by   Mendelssohn
Many Celtic Jigs, Reels, and more
Many other options...

         During the Ceremony
The Rose  by  Amanda McBroom
Simple Gifts
Amazing Grace
Most Hymns
Much more!
Below are a few recorded samples of our duo:
* Turidae (pronounced "too-ree-day") is one
variation on the spelling of the Latin word for the
Thrush family - a family of birds noted for their
beautiful, flute-like song. The Hermit Thrush is also
the State Bird of Vermont.
                            NEW! YouTube Videos:

    Flute/Violin:                                 Flute/Harp:
German Dance by Haydn                       Star of the County Down   
Allelujia        (English Hymn)          For the Beauty of the Earth
Carolan's Concerto by O'Carolan  
Audio Samples
For personal assistance in choosing the
repertoire that suits your tastes and
interests, please call or email Lisa:
802-229-9901 or lisa@lisaflute.com.