Val Mindel and Olivia Perske - Val is a longtime musician and workshop leader, specializing in the close, buzzy harmony that makes American old-time, bluegrass and country harmony so compelling. She s led the singing class at Allegheny Echoes for many years. Olivia is a singer and passionate music educator from Clarksburg, WV. Olivia is the founder and artistic director of the Voices of Augusta Children’s Choir and co-leads the monthly Community Sing through the internationally acclaimed Augusta Heritage Center. Val and Olivia will provide a program based on traditional secular and gospel old-time songs, small ensemble work, harmony and improvement of singing technique.