BCD 2016 Dance Programs

January 15, 2016

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half), Val Medve (second half)
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano, concertina), Sarah Babbit Spaeth (viola), Margaret Smith (violin)
Sit-in musician: Roxann Nickerson (oboe)

    1. Rakes of Rochester (2/4, A)
    2. Well Hall (3/2, F)
    3. Pat’s Tradition (6/8, D)
    4. The Turning of the Year (3/4, G)
    5. Minnows (6/8, Am)

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    1. The Pursuit (2/2, Em)
    2. Felix’s Name Day (6/8, D)
    3. Hole in the Wall (3/2, Bb)
    4. Barbarini’s Tambourine (2/4, D)

Extras: Elverton Grove (4/4, A), The Ragg (6/8, D)
Experienced Session w/ Martha: Smithy Hill, Cadgers’ Other Caper

February 5, 2016

Teacher: Val Medve
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano, concertina), Joanne Garton (violin), Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin (piano, accordion)
Sit-in musician: Roxann Nickerson (oboe)

    1. The Queen’s Jig (6/8, D)
    2. The Shortest Day (2/2, Am)
    3. January Girl (4/4, C)
    4. Fair and Softly (3/4, Dm)
    5. Midnight Ramble (2/2, D)

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    1. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C)
    2. Minnows (6/8, Am)
    3. Candles in the Dark (3/4, Bm)
    4. Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F)

Experienced Session w/ Val: Tidewater and Mrs. Pomeroy’s Pavane

February 19, 2016

Teacher: Martha Kent
Musicians: Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), Rylee Wrenner (piano, violin)

    1. The Minor Spaniard (6/8, Em)
    2. Come With Voices Singing (3/2, Em or D)
    3. Leslie’s Valentine (6/8, G)
    4. Braes of Dornoch (2/2, G)
    5. Slaughter House (6/8, Gm)

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    1. Key to the Cellar (3/2, Em)
    2. Jack’s Maggot (2/2, D)
    3. Alex and Charles (3/4, F)
    4. Softly Good Tummas (2/2, Dm)

Extras: Elverton Grove (4/4, A), The Ragg (6/8, D)
Experienced Session w/ Martha: Dunsmuir Waltz, Vivaldi in Paradise

March 4, 2016

Teacher: Martha Kent
Musicians: Frost & Fire (minus one: Peter Macfarlane, Hollis Easter, Aaron
Marcus

    1. The Ragg (6/8, G)
    2. Beach Spring (3/2, D)
    3. Jaque Latin (2/4, G)
    4. Sapphire Sea (2/2, F)
    5. Emperor of the Moon (2/2, Gm)

*** BREAK ***

    1. The Archer (2/2, G)
    2. Sun Assembly (2/4, A)
    3. The Haymakers (4/4, Am)

Extras: Elverton Grove (4/4, A), Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F)
Experienced Session w/ Martha: Treasure of the Big Woods, Emperor of the Moon

March 18, 2016

Teacher: Adina Gordon
Musicians: Pam Bockes (guitar), Susan Reid (violin), Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin (piano)
Sit-in musician: Linda Young (harp)

    1. Wooden Shoes (2/2, C)
    2. Mrs. Savage’s Whim (3/2, Bm)
    3. Helena (2/2, G)
    4. Jacob Hall’s Jig (6/8, minor)
    5. Dancing Wife (The) (2/2, Am)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Noisette (3/2, Bb)
    2. Old Wife Behind the Fire (2/2, G)
    3. Winter Oranges (6/8, G)
    4. Softly Good Tummas (2/2, Dm)

Extras: Jack’s Maggot (2/2, D), Jack’s Health (6/8, Am), Angels Unawares (3/4, G)
Experienced Session w/ Adina: Quite Carr-ied Away

April 1, 2016

Teacher: Wendy Gilchrist
Musicians: Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin (piano)

    1. The Spaniard (6/8, G)
    2. Early One Morning (2/4, F)
    3. Mr. Adson’s Masque
    4. The Physical Snob (9/8, F)
    5. Honeysuckle Cottage (3/4, Bb)

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    1. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am)
    2. Ramsgate Assembly (3/4, F)
    3. Horseplay (2/2, C modal)
    4. Alterations (2/4, A)

Extra: Lilliburlero (6/8, G)
Experienced Session w/ Val Medve: The Happily Married Man, Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

April 15, 2016

Teacher: Judy Chaves
Musicians: Pam Bockes (guitar), Aaron Marcus (piano, concertina), Susan Reid (violin)
Sit-in musician: Linda Young (harp), possibly Moshe Braner (accordion)

    1. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G)
    2. Angels Unawares (3/4, G)
    3. Portsmouth (2/2, G)
    4. The Astonished Archaeologist (2/4, A)
    5. Trip to Kilburn (2/2, Am)

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    1. Mile of Smiles (2/2, C)
    2. The Collier’s Daughter (2/2, Gm)
    3. Sir Watkin’s Jigg (6/8, G)
    4. Old Wife Behind the Fire (2/2, G)
    5. Yellow Stockings (9/8, Am)

Extras: Jovial Beggars (6/8, Bb)
7-7:30 Session for All w/Judy: Doctor Who (6/8, Cm), Trip to Kilburn (2/2, Am)

May 6, 2016

Teacher: David Millstone
Musicians: Carol Compton (piano, accordion, recorder), Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin (piano, accordion)
Sit-in musician: Merry Shernock (recorder)

    1. Come with Voices Singing(by Joseph Pimentel)
    2. Sir Roger(by Elizabeth Goossen)
    3. Mendocino Redwood(by Mary Devlin, Bob Fraley and Elizabeth Zekley)
    4. Julia(by Colin Hume)
    5. New Hampshire Nocturne(by Gary Roodman)
    6. Rebecka Ridinghoode

*** BREAK ***

    1. Hoffedd Miss Hughes(by Ian Hughes)
    2. Emperor of the Moon
    3. Michedonia(by Dan Blim)
    4. Ani’s Waltz(by Gary Roodman)

Extras: Band of Friends, Bingo!, Chocolate for Breakfast, Filigree, Golden Green, Katie’s Waltz
Experienced Session w/David: Sophia(by Jenna Simpson), Under the Influence(by Jenna Simpson)

May 20, 2016

Teacher: Adina Gordon
Musicians: Joyce Crouch (piano), McKinley James (cello), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola), Rylee Wrenner (violin)
Sit-in musician: Merry Shernock (recorder)

    1. The Rakes of Rochester (2/4, A)
    2. Waters of Holland (2/2, Am)
    3. Upper Valley Waltz (3/4, Dm)
    4. Blythe Company (6/8, Am)
    5. The Haymakers (4/4, Am)

*** BREAK ***

    1. A Trip to Paris (2/2, Am)
    2. Emma’s Commencement (3/4, F)
    3. Shandy Hall (6/8, G)
    4. Bellamira (2/2, Gm)

Experienced Session w/Val: Possibilities include Banjo in a Bear Suit, Charlene’s Celebration, Endwell, Princess Royal (by Jenny Beer), Sting in the Tail, Susan Birds Wend Home

September 16, 2016

Teacher: Val Medve
Musicians: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes-guitar, Susan Reid-violin, Linda Young-Celtic harp) AND Chris Rua-oboe, winds

    1. Queen’s Jig (6/8, D)
    2. Angels Unawares (3/4, Am)
    3. Mile of Smiles (2/2, C)
    4. Bonny Cuckoo (3/4, D)
    5. Money in Both Pockets (6/8, D)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Indian Summer (3/4, Am)
    2. Old Wife Behind the Fire (2/2, G)
    3. Well Hall (3/2, F)
    4. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am)

Early session for all at 7PM w/Val and the band: Sellenger’s Round (6/8, G) and An Early Frost (3/4, G/Em)

October 7, 2016

Teacher: Adina Gordon
Musicians: Frost and Fire (Peter Macfarlane-violin, Viveka Fox-violin, Hollis Easter-winds and pipes, Aaron Marcus-Piano and concertina)

    1. Take A Dance (6/8, Bm)
    2. Hole In the Wall (3/2, Bb)
    3. Ashford Anniversary (2/2, G)
    4. Sun Assembly (2/4, A)
    5. The Ragg (6/8, D)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Key To the Cellar (3/2, Em)
    2. Christina (2/2, F)
    3. Leah’s Waltz (3/4, D)
    4. Jaque Latin (2/4, G)

Experienced Session w/Adina: Love and a Bottle, Bar a Bar

October 21, 2016

Teacher: Martha Kent
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe, winds), Margaret Smith (violin), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola)

    1. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G)
    2. Jack’s Maggot (2/2, D)
    3. Doctor Vincent’s Delight (6/8, D)
    4. Turn of the Tide (3/4, G)
    5. Bellamira (2/2, Gm)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Slaughter House (6/8, Gm)
    2. Braes of Dornoch (2/2, G)
    3. Peace Be With You (2/2, Am)
    4. The Drummer (2/4, Gm)

Extras: Indian Princess (2/2, F), Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F)
Experienced Session w/Martha: Wrights of Litchfield, The Delighted Dendrologist

November 4, 2016

Teacher: Adina Gordon
Musicians: John Dunlop (cello), Laura Markowitz (violin), Chris Rua (oboe, winds)

    1. Spanish Jigg (6/8, C)
    2. Henry’s Other Hornpipe (3/2, Dm)
    3. Jaque Latin (2/4, G)
    4. Turning By Threes (3/4, Bm)
    5. The Bishop (4/4, A)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Pluck Me A Fig (6/8, G)
    2. Ramblin’ Rosie (2/2, Gm)
    3. Once A Night (6/8, D)
    4. Yellow Stockings (9/8, Am)

Experienced Session w/Adina: Good Man of Cambridge, The Old Mill (a.k.a. The Merry Salopians)

November 18, 2016

Teachers: Wendy Gilchrist (first half), Val Medve (second half)
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano), Char Morgan (violin), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola), Chris Rua (oboe, winds)

    1. Female Saylor (6/8, Gm)
    2. Room for Ramblers (2/2, D)
    3. Siege of Limerick (3/2, Dm)
    4. Kneeland Romp (2/4, G)
    5. Michael and All Angels (3/4, Am)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Sapphire Sea (2/2, F)
    2. Halsway Manners (6/8, G)
    3. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C)
    4. Boldwood (6/8, Em – tune is Lord Frog)

Early session for all at 7PM, to recordings: Jack’s Maggot (Wendy), Halsway Manners (Val)

December 2, 2016

Teachers: Wendy Gilchrist (first half), Martha Kent (second half)
Musicians: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano, concertina), Chris Rua (oboe, winds)

    1. Drapers Gardens (3/4, G)
    2. Henry’s Other Hornpipe (3/2, Dm)
    3. Midwinter Maggot (2/2, Dm)
    4. Beach Spring (3/2, D)
    5. The Princess (6/8, Gm)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Leather Lake House (4/4, A)
    2. The Potter’s Wheel (9/8, D)
    3. Autumn in Amherst (4/4, D)
    4. The Haymakers (4/4, Am) OR Barbarini’s Tambourine (2/4, D)

Extra: Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F)
Early session for all at 7PM, to recordings: A Solstice Snow (Wendy), Lilliburlero (Martha)

December 16, 2016

Teacher: Wendy Gilchrist (first half), Adina Gordon (second half)
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Chris Rua (oboe, winds), Ana Ruesink (viola)

    1. Lambs on Green Hill (3/4, E or G)
    2. Fostering Traditions (9/8, Gm/D)
    3. De’il Take the Warr (4/4, C or D)
    4. Long Live London (2/2, G)
    5. Mr. Millstone’s Inauguration (4/4, Bb)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Fenterlarick (4/4, C) or Tambourine Dance (2/2, D)
    2. Kelsterne Gardens (4/4, Dm)
    3. Sion House (3/2, F)
    4. Jovial Beggars (6/8, Bb)

Extra:
Early session for all at 7PM, to recordings: Whiskey Before Dinner (Wendy), TBA (Adina)