King Henry V of England has a sketchy past but is preparing to take on the mantle of kingship to rule over all of England and has his eye on France. Does he become a model leader or does he, like so many figures, succumb to the temptations of power and prestige? In this Great Books Symposium, we will discuss the nature of leadership in Shakespeare’s Henry V.

A webinar for K-12 teachers in the private school, the public school, and the homeschool.

Maximum Attendees: 20, so be sure to reserve your spot early. The session will be recorded and made available to those who have registered.

At CiRCE’s second symposium in January 2025, we will explore the Quadrivium. In this upcoming FORMA conference and subsequent journal, scholars from the home to the university will come together to explore both the traditional role of the Quadrivium in classical education and how we can practice these arts today. Topics may include (but are not limited to): better understanding one of the four arts within the Quadrivium, contemplating challenges we face in teaching the Quadrivium in a contemporary context, exploring different ways the Quadrivium was approached or understood within the tradition, considering a master teacher within the Quadrivium, considering a contemporary college or school as a case study for teaching the Quadrivium, casting a vision for the Quadrivium in American education, etc.

Dr. Eliot Grasso will be presenting on the role of music in education.

As Composer and Music Director for The Odyssey of These Days Art Exhibit, Eliot will be discussing and presenting his original chamber music composition The Odyssey of These Days alongside artist Wes Hurd as part of Gutenberg College’s Winter Institute.

Dréos featuring Eliot Grasso (uilleann pipes, flute), Brandon Vance (fiddle, voice), and Glen Waddell (guitar, voice) will be playing original and traditional Celtic tunes and singing songs, 2-4pm on January 19 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

Eliot Grasso (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle) and Glen Waddell (guitar, voice) will be playing tunes and singing songs at the Public House from 7-9pm. Come on out, grab beverage of choice, and have a listen!

A Christmas concert featuring Jeff Johnson (keys and vocal) with special guests Eliot Grasso (flute, whistle & pipes) and Brandon Vance (violin). Suggested donation: $20

The Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation presents its annual show, Adventures in Narnia. Now entering our 22nd season, this family-friendly event features more than 70 local performers, and combines ballet, modern, tumbling, and theater, all original choreography, and music by Eliot Grasso & Dréos.

Tickets begin at $22 per person. 
Advanced ticket purchase is encouraged.
​Limited tickets may be available at the door at $27 per person.
All theatre guests must have a purchased ticket, including lap-held infants and toddlers. 

Three performances to choose from: 
Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 pm & 6:00pm
Sunday, December 15 at 4:00pm 

An evening of traditional dance accompanied by live music.

Eliot and Adam will present an evening of introspective and lively Irish traditional music on uilleann pipes, whistle, guitar, and voice.

Once Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon and took the city of Rome, he was on top of the world–for a time. But his monarchical approach to leadership made the Senate increasingly uncomfortable and led ultimately to his bloody demise on the Senate floor. In this Great Books Symposium, we will discuss Shakespeare’s history play about Caesar to gain insight into the nature of leadership, betrayal, and politics in ancient Rome.

A webinar for K-12 teachers in the private school, the public school, and the homeschool.

Maximum Attendees: 20, so be sure to reserve your spot early. The session will be recorded and made available to those who have registered.

We’ll be playing Irish traditional music and songs in the peerlessly energetic environment of Springfield’s Public House! Bring a friend, grab yourself a drink, enjoy a tasty meal, and have a listen!

In Medieval Scandinavia, where monsters and dragons roamed the wilds, we find the great Beowulf. Through acts of cunning, bravery, and brute strength, Beowulf responds to many difficult circumstances. What is it that makes a hero? Is it what one accomplishes? What one becomes? What one intends? In this webinar, we will raise this and other pressing questions while practicing the art of discussion together.

presented for Gutenberg College Great Books Symposium

Dréos will perform for a lively evening of English Country Dancing.

No one in Middle Earth would dare mistake a hobbit for a human. Yet, Tolkien’s classic literary work The Hobbit does indeed shed light on what it means to be human. As we trek alongside a determined band of dwarves (and their burglar), we will ask what characters’ responses to danger, deception, and delight have to teach us about the human condition. Come learn more from Dr. Eliot Grasso on humanity within the classic tale of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.

presented for the CiRCE Institute

In this annual feature, experts and master teachers model effective, inspiring, and insightful conversations about great works of art related to the conference theme.

Music students of Eliot Grasso’s Private Music Studio will hang out together, listen to each other play, and celebrate their progress in learning Irish traditional music.

1st Friday ceili mor, the big dance, October – May

The fun begins after the sound check at 7:30pm. All dances are taught and called as we dance until 11pm. (13 and older please.)

No experience or partner required, just folks that want to enjoy an evening of music (yes, you may attend and just enjoy the music) and dance.

Jeff will be leading a special Palm Sunday Selah Service at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church on Camano Island, WA at 5PM. He will be joined by singer and long-time collaborator, Janet Chvatal & instrumentalist, Eliot Grasso (uilleann pipes, whistles, & flute).

Paper presentation at CiRCE’s FORMA Symposium titled “The Art of Living Well through the Practice and Patterns of Music.”

Breathe Blue Concert

A concert of stirring Celtic instrumental and vocal from Eliot Grasso (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle) and Adam Hendey (guitar and voice).