Bios of various lengths:

Very short combined bio (35 words):

Dick Hensold (B.M., Oberlin Conservatory) is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America, and piper Rosalind Buda teaches at piping workshops across the country, and has a Master’s Degree in Bassoon from New England Conservatory.

short bios (50 words each):

Dick Hensold (Northumbrian smallpipes, Scottish reel pipes, whistles) is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America. For the past 25 years, Hensold has performed and taught in England, Scotland, Japan, Canada, and across the United States. His numerous CDs span the stylistic gamut from Celtic to Cambodian, baroque to theater. 

Rosalind Buda (Scottish smallpipes, bassoon, bombard, whistles, recorder, voice) has been a traditional Scottish Highland piper since her teens and also has a Master’s Degree in Bassoon Performance from New England Conservatory.  She regularly plays with orchestras and chamber groups, and frequently teaches at piping workshops across the country. 

longer bios (106 words each): 

Dick Hensold (Northumbrian smallpipes, Scottish reel pipes, whistles, recorder) is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America. For the past 25 years, Hensold has performed and taught in England, Scotland, Japan, Canada, and across the United States. He has released numerous CDs as a member of various groups, spanning the stylistic gamut from Celtic to Cambodian, baroque to theater. His musical diversity and compositional skills result in creative and unusual concert programs. “A master piper with an exquisite touch”  — City Pages
“North America’s foremost smallpiper” –fRoots
“The piping is fluent and assured… his technique is impressive and the music is delightfully interpreted”  –FolkWorld CD Reviews
www.dickhensold.com 

Rosalind Buda (Scottish smallpipes, bassoon, bombarde, whistles, voice) thrives as a performer and teacher of classical bassoon as well as Celtic and early music.  She keeps busy as an orchestral, chamber, and solo musician–currently working with 11 different ensembles.  She also regularly performs as a traditional solo Scottish Highland piper, at concerts, functions, and competitions, and frequently teaches at piping workshops such as The Pipers Gathering, Upper Potomac Piper’s Weekend, Celtic Arts Foundation Smallpipes Weekend, and Cairdeas.  She has a Master’s Degree in Bassoon Performance from the New England Conservatory. “…a stunning musician”  – Ted McIrvine: Rosalind Buda Excels on Bassoon and Scottish Smallpipes – CVNC
www.rosalindbuda.com 

Program descriptions of various lengths:

What could be more fun than bagpipes and bassoon? Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and bassoonist Rosalind Buda perform a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes, lushly arranged in an innovative and musical style–all delivered with technical flair, joyful ease, and a variety of instruments.   Both musicians have spent years playing the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Northumberland, and Brittany, but were highly-trained classical musicians before that, so the performance is informed by a deep study of the music's history, and infused with a sensitive musicality. You will hear duets for smallpipes (Scottish and Northumbrian), songs accompanied by pipes and whistles, Breton tunes for pipes and bombarde, and a rare and unusual pairing of Northumbrian smallpipes with bassoon.  (118 words)

shorter:

Dick Hensold and Rosalind Buda play and sing a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes, early music, and original pieces on a generous variety of bagpipes and whistles. Dick (B.M., Oberlin Conservatory) is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America, and Rosalind (in addition to the pipes) a Master’s Degree in Bassoon Performance from New England Conservatory, and regularly plays with orchestras and chamber groups. What could be more fun than bagpipes and bassoon?  (Neither will be playing the Highland bagpipes in this performance, so no worries about your ears!) (90 words)

shorter:

Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and bassoonist Rosalind Buda perform a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes and original music–all delivered with technical flair, joyful ease, and a variety of instruments. Enjoy duets for smallpipes, songs, Celtic dance music, and the wonderful pairing of pipes and bassoon, all informed by the music's history and infused with a sensitive musicality. (59 words)

shorter yet:

Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and bassoonist Rosalind Buda perform a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes and original music–all delivered with technical flair and joyful ease. Enjoy duets for smallpipes, songs with whistles, dance tunes on Scottish Border pipes, and the wonderful pairing of pipes and bassoon!  (48 words)

A drier version with instrument list:

Dick Hensold (Northumbrian smallpipes, Scottish reel pipes, whistles and voice) and Rosalind Buda (bassoon, Scottish smallpipes and Border pipes, recorder, bombard, and voice) perform a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes from Scotland, Ireland,  Brittany, and original music–all delivered with technical flair and joyful ease. (46words)

longest version:

What could be more fun than bagpipes and bassoon?  Adding more instruments and vocals! Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and bassoonist Rosalind Buda perform a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes, early music, and original pieces, lushly arranged in an innovative and musical style—and all delivered with technical flair, joyful ease, and a variety of instruments.   Both musicians have spent years playing the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Northumberland, and Brittany, but were highly-trained classical musicians before that, so the performance is informed by a deep study of the music's history, and infused with a sensitive musicality.

The show highlights the virtuosity of the performers: Dick is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America, and Rosalind’s facility on bassoon (M.M., New England Conservatory) has to be heard to be believed. A third of the concert is songs, featuring Rosalind’s light soprano and Dick’s conversational bass, and audiences are amazed by the range of tones and expression in what is essentially a bagpipe concert.   In addition to the rare pairing of Northumbrian smallpipes with bassoon, you will hear duets for smallpipes (Scottish and Northumbrian), Breton tunes for pipes and bombard, Border pipe duets, and songs accompanied by pipes and whistles. (199 words) (Scottish Highland pipes (the loud ones) are not used in this performance.)