2017-063-E Arts - Hillsborough Presbyterian Church - Fall 2016 Arts Grant Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 1AAAAB90-CE45-4C70-BFF6-9C6B412A4075 The Bucket Brothers play a sophisticated repertoire of jazz and original tunes on fiddler and piano. Group Members: Logan Valleroy and Casey Valleroy The North Carolina-based Bucket Brothers—Logan and Casey Valleroy—have captivated audiences since 2012 with their sophisticated arrangements,seamless improvisation,and beyond-their-years mastery of jazz.Fans enthuse over their amazing musicianship,composure,and stage presence. Both brothers display a depth of musical understanding and an ability to listen to one another that is rare at such a young age.Derek Kratzer,who has shared the stage with David Gr.isman and Del McCoury,says,"Technical proficiency and performance can be learned,but listening to one another requires a different kind of understanding and awareness that can only come through experience." 9 Logan has played violin since the age of 7,winning fiddle competitions,scholarships,and numerous accolades along the way.According to his teacher,Gabriel Pelli,Logan"already plays like at college student"Logan is also a highly accomplished swing and jazz guitarist,and enjoys playing the mandolin,electric bass,drums,and piano. Casey began playing piano when he was 5. Casey's teacher,Robert Griffin,proudly says,"In my 40 years of teaching,I've never had a student of Casey's exceptional talent"Another instructor remarks that"Casey's creative approach and joy for the musical experience are contagious to those around him." Casey also plays drums,saxophone,and melodica. I=;