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Mount Holyoke celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish songs and dance

Mount Holyoke celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish songs and dance

BY MIRANDA WHEELER ’19

Mount Holyoke Folk Music and Dance Society (FMADS) hosted its St. Patrick’s Day Irish Showcase in Chapin Auditorium Thursday night. The holiday event encouraged attendees to wear green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, but otherwise focused on the celebration of Irish performance styles, music, texts, prominent figures, heritage and culture.

Project Trio delights with semi-improvisational set

Project Trio delights with semi-improvisational set

BY ANISHA PAI '19

Project Trio, the “high-energy chamber music” ensemble, received a standing ovation after a McCulloch Auditorium performance on Friday evening. Associate Professor of Flute Adrianne Greenbaum, a close friend of the three musicians, introduced them as the lights dimmed. “You’re going to have a constant smile on your face,” she told the audience.