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| | UND | University Letter - January 09, 2004 |
 | | They play fiddle, tin whistles, harp, accordion and bodhran drum (a shallow one-sided Celtic drum that traces its origin to Celtic warriors who rhythmically beat their spears on their shields to intimidate their enemy as they marched into battle), augmenting the Celtic instruments with guitar, mandolin and bass. |
 | | Their first CD, Skye Vision – A Celtic Dream, has proven popular with Celtic music fans and is in its third printing. |
 | | James Popejoy, director of bands, will conduct the Honor Band, and Eric Lawson, professor of strings, will lead the Honor Orchestra. |
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