{"product_id":"nordic-tune-workshop-with-varvindar","title":"Nordic Tune Workshop with Vårvindar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, October 17, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNordic Tune Workshop - 1-2:30pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop fee: $10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Finnish American Heritage Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVårvindar b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eandleader and saxophonist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOliver Hunter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, will present a Nordic tune workshop for intermediate levels at 1-2:30pm. All instruments are welcome. Tunes will be taught by ear and attendees will receive sheet music to take home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCome back for a seated concert at 7pm! The workshop and concert are supported by the Oliver’s American Scandinavian Foundation 2026 Folk Artist Fellowship which also sent him to Sweden and Norway for a month of studies with master folk artists \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJens Comén, Kjell-Erik Eriksson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEllika Frisell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVårvindar is an energetic, genre blending band that specializes in Nordic-American folk music. Drawing from their own heritage and musical studies, the band embraces Nordic folk traditions while exploring unique arrangements and techniques from jazz, classical and world music. They’re based in Minnesota, but you can find them around the Midwest marching in parades and playing for folk dancers, seated concerts or regional festivals. Vårvindar aims to honor their shared experience as Nordic-Americans while boldly charging forward with new ideas and sounds, creating music for all to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVårvindar translates to “Spring Breeze” in Swedish, reflecting the band’s fresh take on tradition and unique instrumentation. The band’s members – Oliver Hunter (saxophone), Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Mary Cait Bayliss (fiddle), and Mattie Snyder (cello) – center joy and community in all their performances. With decades of intensive study and performances between them, members of Vårvindar expertly weave together a rich and unforgettable sound you won’t find anywhere else!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Finnish American Folk School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50566014369871,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2094\/7031\/files\/Varvindar1.jpg?v=1790617162","url":"https:\/\/shop.finlandiafoundation.org\/products\/nordic-tune-workshop-with-varvindar","provider":"North Wind Books at the Finnish American Heritage Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}