BCD 2021 Dance Programs

Sunday July 25, 2021 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teachers: Val Medve (first half) and Martha Kent (second half)
Musicians: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. Ransom Note (6/8, Em)
    2. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, D)
    3. Ashford Anniversary, 3c (2/2, Gm)
    4. When Laura Smiles (3/4, G)
    5. Highland Farewell (4/4, Am)

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    1. Farmer’s Joy (6/8, A)
    2. The Prince of Wesborough (3/4, Em)
    3. A Dance for Mars, 3c (6/8, G)
    4. Sapphire Sea (2/2, F)
    5. Fenterlarick (4/4, C)

Sunday August 8, 2021 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teacher: Val Medve
Musicians: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (keyboard)
Sit-in Musician: Charlie Muse (guitar)

    1. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G)
    2. Bransle in the Barn (4/4, Dm)
    3. Before the Light (3/4, D – tune is Dawn)
    4. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am)
    5. Alice (3/4, A)

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    1. Hoffedd Miss Hughes (6/8, F/Bb/D – tunes chosen by band)
    2. Trip to Provence (3/4, F)
    3. Old Wife Behind the Fire (2/2, G)

Sunday August 22, 2021 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teachers: Val Medve (first half) and Martha Kent (second half)
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Will Patton (tenor guitar), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (violin)

    1. Lilliburlero (6/8, G)
    2. Set for Spring (2/2, Dm)
    3. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, D)
    4. De’il Take the Warr, 3c (2/2, C)
    5. The Lover’s Knot (2/2, Am – tune is Indian Point)

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    1. Elephants Stairs (3/4, G)
    2. Dancing Across the Atlantic (6/8, Am)
    3. The Belle of Greensboro (3/4, D)
    4. Movement Afoot (3/4, Gm – tune is Steciak’s)
    5. The Archer (4/4, G)

Sunday August 29, 2021 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half), Val Medve (second half)
Musicians: Joanne Garton (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola)

    1. The Ragg (6/8, D)
    2. Bellamira (2/2, Gm)
    3. Turn of the Tide (3/4, G)
    4. Trip to Tunbridge, 3c (2/4, Em)
    5. The Potter’s Wheel (9/8, D)

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    1. Tom’s Ale (2/2, Gm – tune is Kingsale)
    2. Bob’s Boomerang (6/8, G)
    3. Leather Lake House (2/4, A/D)
    4. Emma’s Commencement (3/4, F)
    5. Softly Good Tummas (2/2, Dm)

Sunday September 19, 2021 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half), Val Medve (second half)
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (octave mandolin), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola)

    1. Mount Hills (2/2, D)
    2. Easter Morn (4/4, Cm)
    3. Gold for the Mahieus, 3c (2/2, D) OR Bryan’s Boutade, 4c (2/2, D)
    4. Candles in the Dark (3/4, Bm)
    5. TBA

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    1. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C)
    2. Sweet Potato Pie (6/8, C)
    3. Autumn Gifts (9/8, Em)
    4. Leah’s Waltz, 3c (3/4, D – tune is Amelia’s)
    5. The Dancing Wife (2/2, Am)

Sunday October 3, 2021 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half), Val Medve (second half)
Musicians: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (keyboard)
Sit-in Musician: Moshe Braner (accordion)

    1. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm)
    2. Mile of Smiles (2/2, C)
    3. Trip to Tunbridge, 3c (2/4, Em)
    4. Indian Summer (3/4, Am)
    5. Michedonia (2/2, Gm)

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    1. Bransle in the Barn (4/4, Dm)
    2. Leah’s Waltz, 3c (3/4, D)
    3. The Young Widow, triple minor (6/8, G)
    4. Sapphire Sea (4/4, F)
    5. Softly Good Tummas (2/2, Dm)