PROGRAMS
SYMPHONY PROGRAMS:
Symphonic Harmonica: Harmonica Classics Through the Decades
A retrospective of the rich harmonica heritage in popular music, TV, and the movies. Featuring the playing styles of such artists as Stevie Wonder, Larry Adler, The Harmonicats, Toot Thielemans, and John Popper; with songs including Moon River, Piano Man, Peg o' My Heart, and Summertime.
Patriotic Pops Harmonica
Nothing says Americana like the harmonica! Repertoire offerings are tailored to fit any patriotic celebration with numbers such as Pops Hoe-down (special harmonica-feature version), Bugler's Holiday, Shenandoah, Yellow Rose of Texas, Home on the Range, and a fresh new medley of songs from World War I.
Harmonica Goes Yuletide
Spice up your Christmas extravaganza with Mike's hilarious Cowboy Harmonica Christmas, a heartwarming medley of My Favorite Things/Count Your Blessings, and I'll Be Home for Christmas as a duet with vocalist.
Wild West Harmonica
Harmonica features include: Once Upon a Time in the West, Pops Hoe-down, Don't Fence Me In, Yellow Rose of Texas, Shenandoah, Home on the Range, and Orange Blossom Special. Orchestral numbers include Magnificent Seven, The Cowboys Overture, and Wild Wild West.
Lentil: The Boy & His Harmonica Who Saved the Day
A 15-minute tale for narrator, solo harmonica and audience participation, based on the classic Robert McCloskey children's book. For youth concerts.
Light Classics With a (Harmonica) Twist
Yes, the harmonica is legitimate classical instrument! Besides sensitive and poignant renditions of Clair de lune and the Theme from Schindler's List, Mike livens up the concert with his magical Galloping Comedians and Pops Hoe-down.
CORPORATES, COMMUNITY CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS:
Parable of the Harmonica
An interactive presentation suggesting that we can achieve great things we did not think possible.
HarmoniCA-RAZY!
You'll be delighted by the fun-filled wizardry of Mike Runyan playing harmonicas large and small, in styles from Country to Classical to CRAZY!