BCD 2022 Dance Programs

Sunday May 1, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teacher: Val Medve
Musicians: Carol Compton (keyboard), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola), Will Patton (mandolin)

    1. The Bashful Swain (2/2, Dm)
    2. Mulberry Lane (2/2, D – tune is Jim’s Birthday by Dave Wiesler)
    3. To Dance Divine (3/2, Cm)
    4. I Care Not for These Ladies, circle mixer (6/8, C)
    5. Lilliburlero (6/8, G)

*** BREAK ***

    1. The Dancing Betty (6/8, Gm)
    2. Elephants Stairs (3/4, G)
    3. Bransle in the Barn (4/4, Dm)
    4. Trip to Provence (3/4, F)
    5. Old Wife Behind the Fire (6/8, G)

Sunday May 22, 2022 – Indoors at Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, VT

Teacher: Val Medve (first half) & Martha Kent (second half)
Musicians: Thal Aylward (violin), Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Anna Patton (clarinet), Will Patton (mandolin)

    1. Elverton Grove (4/4, A)
    2. Bellamira (2/2, Gm)
    3. Autumn Gifts (9/8, G/Em)
    4. Anna Turns Five (2/2, F)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Christina (2/2, F)
    2. Turn of the Tide (3/4, G)
    3. Key to the Cellar (3/2, Em)
    4. Easter Thursday (3/2, Dm)
    5. Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F)

Sunday June 19, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teacher: Val Medve
Guest Teacher: Barrett Grimm (Anniversary Dance)
Musicians: Thal Aylward (violin), Carol Compton (keyboard), Will Patton (mandolin)

    1. Indian Queen (6/8, D) (Video link) OR (Video link with Gene Murrow’s style tips)
    2. Anniversary Dance (3/4, C) No video
    3. O Frabjous Day (6/8, C) (Video link)
    4. Fair and Softly (3/4, Dm) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Fair Quaker of Deal (6/8, D) (Video link)
    2. The New Long Room at Scarborough (9/8, D) No video
    3. Alice (3/4, A) (Video link) OR (Video with dance instruction at start)
    4. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am) (Video link)

Sunday June 26, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half), Val Medve (second half)
Guest Teacher: Barrett Grimm (Atossa’s Gift)
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (octave mandolin), Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp)

    1. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
    2. Champagne (2/4, E) (Video link)
    3. Moonflower (3/4, G/D) (Video link)
    4. Kill Him with Kindness (3/2, Am) (Video link)
    5. The Minor Spaniard (6/8, Em) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Changeling (6/8, C/G) No video
    2. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C) (Video link)
    3. Atossa’s Gift (3/4, F/Dm) (Video link)
    4. Jack’s Maggot (2/2, D) (Video link)

Sunday July 10, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teachers: Martha Kent (second half), Val Medve (first half)
Guest Teacher: Barrett Grimm (Cockle Shells)
Musicians: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. Devil’s Maggot (6/8, C/Cm) (Video link)
    2. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C) (Video link)
    3. Bransle in the Barn (4/4, Dm) (Video link)
    4. Northdown Waltz (3/4, Bb) (Video link)
    5. Old Wife Behind the Fire (6/8, G) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Cockle Shells (2/2, Dm) (Video link)
    2. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, D) (Video link)
    3. Eastbourne Rover (6/8, Am) (Video link) OR (Video link)
    4. Emma’s Commencement (3/4, F) (Video link) OR (Video link)
    5. Off She Goes (6/8, D) (Video link – tune only)

Sunday July 24, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teacher: Val Medve
Guest Teacher: Barrett Grimm (Gavin’s Fancy, Mendocino Redwood)
Musicians: Carol Compton (keyboard), Joanne Garton (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola)

    1. The Queen’s Jig (6/8, D) – no video for our version of the dance
    2. Gavin’s Fancy (3/4, Am) (Video link)
    3. The Dressed Ship (2/2, A) (Video link)
    4. Bluebonnets (9/8, Dm) (Video link) OR (Video link)
    5. Midnight Ramble (2/2, D) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Mendocino Redwood (6/8, Dm) (Video link)
    2. Leah’s Waltz, 3 couple set (3/4, D) (Video link)
    3. The Collier’s Daughter (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
    4. Well Hall (3/2, F) (Video link)
    5. Mile of Smiles (2/2, C) (Video link) OR (Video link)

Sunday July 31, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

Teacher: Val Medve
Guest Teacher: Barrett Grimm (Mendocino Redwood, Bob’s Boomerang)
Musicians: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G) (Video link)
    2. Mendocino Redwood (6/8, Dm) (Video link)
    3. Trip to Provence (3/4, F) (Video link)
    4. Emperor of the Moon (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
    5. Bob’s Boomerang (6/8, G) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Enfield Wash (6/8, G) (Video link)
    2. Six for the Six Proud Walkers (2/2, D) (Video link)
    3. Kneeland Romp, 3 couple set (2/4, G) (Video link)
    4. The Prince of Westborough (3/4, Em) (Video link) OR (Video link)
    5. The Farmer’s Joy (6/8, A) (Video link) OR (Video link)
  • EXTRAS:
  • Knives and Forks (3/2, G) (Video link)
  • Northdown Waltz (3/4, Bb) (Animation link)

    • Sunday August 7, 2022 – Indoors in Montpelier, VT

    Teacher: Val Medve
    Guest Teacher: Barrett Grimm (Come with Voices Singing, Bob’s Boomerang)
    Musicians: Peter Macfarlane – octave mandolin, violin; Susan Reid – violin; Linda Young – harp

      1. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
      2. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G) (Video link)
      3. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, D) (Video link)
      4. Champagne (2/4, D) (Video link)
      5. Sapphire Sea (2/2, F) (Video link)
      6. Minor Spaniard (6/8, Em) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Bob’s Boomerang (6/8, G) (Video link)
      2. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C) (Video link)
      3. The Dancing Wife (2/2, Am) (Video link)
      4. Moonflower (3/4, G/D) (Video link)
      5. The Farmer’s Joy (6/8, A) (Video link) OR (Video link)

    Sunday August 28, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

    Teacher: Val Medve
    Musicians: Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola)

      1. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
      2. Six for the Six Proud Walkers (2/2, D) (Video link)
      3. Sapphire Sea (2/2, F) (Video link)
      4. Lilliburlero (6/8, G) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Movement Afoot (3/4, Gm) (Video link) OR (Video link)
      2. The Hop Ground (6/8, D) (Video link)
      3. Prince of Westborough (3/4, Em) (Video link)
      4. Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, D – transcribed from F) (Video link)

    Sunday September 11, 2022 – Outdoors in Jericho, VT

    Teachers: Martha Kent, Val Medve, Barrett Grimm
    Musicians: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Linda Young (harp)

      1. Lilliburlero (6/8, G) (Video link)
      2. Hole in the Wall (3/2, Bb) (Video link)
      3. Scotch Cap, 3c (6/8, Dm) (Video link)
      4. A Trip to Worcester (3/4, D – tune is Hewlett) No video
      5. Vivaldi in Paradise (2/4, Gm) (Video link) OR Sapphire Sea (2/2, F) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Mendocino Redwood (6/8, Dm) (Video link)
      2. Sally in Our Alley (3/4, C) (Video link)
      3. Anna Turns Five, 5c (2/2, F – tune is Beaumont Rag) (Video link)
      4. Candles in the Dark (3/4, Bm) (Video link)
      5. Barbarini’s Tambourine (2/4, D) (Video link)

    Sunday September 25, 2022 – Indoors at Community Center in Jericho, VT

    Teachers: Martha Kent, possibly Barrett Grimm
    Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Will Patton (mandolin), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola)

      1. Highland Lilt (4/4, Am) (Video link)
      2. La Gavre (6/8, D) (Video link)
      3. Leah’s Waltz, 3c (3/4, D) (Video link)
      4. Bar a Bar (2/2, Dm) (Video link)
      5. Dancing Across the Atlantic (6/8, Am) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Dr. Who (6/8, Cm) (Video link)
      2. Well Hall (3/2, F) (Video link)
      3. Sir Watkin’s Jig (6/8, G) (Video link)
      4. A Girl’s Best Friend (3/4, G) (Video link)
      5. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am) (Video link)

    Friday October 7, 2022 – Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, VT

    Teachers: Martha Kent, possibly Barrett Grimm
    Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (octave mandolin), Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp)

      1. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
      2. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, D) (Video link)
      3. Ashford Anniversary, 3c (2/2, G) (Video link)
      4. An Early Frost (3/4, Em) (Video link)
      5. Yellow Stockings (9/8, Am) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Ransom Note (6/8, Em) (Video link)
      2. Portsmouth (2/2, G) (Video link)
      3. Kneeland Romp, 3c (2/4, G) (Video link)
      4. Sunlight Through Draperies (3/4, D) (Video link)
      5. Softly Good Tummas (2/2, Dm) (Video link)

    EXTRA: Freeford Gardens (2/2, G) (Video link)

    Friday October 21, 2022 – Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, VT

    Teachers: Martha Kent, possibly Barrett Grimm
    Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (octave mandolin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola)

      1. Money in Both Pockets (6/8, D) (Video link)
      2. Knives and Forks (3/2, G) (Video link)
      3. The Bishop (4/4, A) (Video link)
      4. Black Heath (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
      5. Autumn Gifts (9/8, Em) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Michedonia (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
      2. Jack’s Maggot (2/2, D) (Video link)
      3. Easter Morn (4/4, Cm) (Video link)
      4. The Astonished Archaeologist (2/4, A) (Video link)

        5. OR The Physical Snob, 3 cpl set (9/8, F) (Video link)

      5. Alice (3/4, A) (Video link)
      6. Bellamira (2/2, Gm) (Video link)

    EXTRA: Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F) (Video link)

    Sunday October 30, 2022 – Capital City Grange, Montpelier, VT

    Teacher: Val Medve
    Guest Teachers: Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Karen Mueller-Harder
    Musicians: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano)

      1. Old Wife Behind the Fire (6/8, G) (Video link)
      2. Mad Robin (2/2, Bb) (Video link)
      3. Leah’s Waltz, 3cpl (3/4, D) (Video link)
      4. Collier’s Daughter (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
      5. Siege of Limerick (3/2, F) (Video link)
      6. Sweet Potato Pie (6/8, C) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Vivaldi in Paradise (2/4, Gm) (Video link)
      2. Potter’s Wheel (9/8, D) (Video link)
      3. Hoffedd Miss Hughes, 3cpl (6/8, band’s own tune medley) (Video link)
      4. Highland Farewell (4/4, Am) (Video link)
      5. Alice (3/4, A) (Video link)

    Friday, November 4, 2022 – Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, VT

    Teacher: Val Medve
    Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin, octave mandolin), Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp)

      1. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G) (Video link)
      2. Midnight Ramble (2/2, D) (Video link)
      3. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, E or D) (Video link)
      4. Minor Spaniard (6/8, Em) (Video link)
      5. Leah’s Waltz, 3cpl (3/4, D) – RED p. 74 (Video link)
      6. Collier’s Daughter (2/2, Gm) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Kill Him with Kindness (3/2, Am) (Video link)
      2. Hoffedd Miss Hughes, 3cpl (6/8, C/G – tune is Changeling) (Video link)
      3. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C) (Video link)
      4. Candles in the Dark (3/4, Bm) (Video link)
      5. Farmer’s Joy (6/8, A) (Video link)

    Friday, November 18, 2022 – Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, VT

    Teacher: Martha Kent (first half), Val Medve (second half), Barrett Grimm (Mount Hills, The Archer)
    Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola), Will Patton (mandolin)

      1. Tambourine Dance (2/2, G) (Video link)
      2. The Mulberry Garden (6/8, Dm) (Video link)
      3. All Who Wander (3/4, Dm), Circle Mixer (Video link)
      4. Mount Hills (2/2, D) (Video link)
      5. Elizabeth (3/4, G) (Video link)
      6. Jaque Latin (2/4, G) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. The Archer (4/4, G) (Video link)
      2. To Dance Divine (3/2, Cm) (Video link)
      3. La Gavre (6/8, D) (Video link)
      4. Honeysuckle Cottage (3/4, Bb) (Video link)

    EXTRAS: Bel Canto (2/2, Bb) (Video link) AND Sapphire Sea (2/2, F) (Video link)

    Friday, December 2, 2022 – Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, VT

    Teachers: Val Medve, Barrett Grimm (Bel Canto, Rakes of Rochester)
    Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola)

      1. Ransom Note (6/8, Em) (Video link)
      2. Portsmouth (2/2, G) (Video link)
      3. Bluebonnets (9/8, Dm) (Video link)
      4. Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, D – transposed from F) (Video link)
      5. Wa’ is Me, What Mun I Do? (3/4, F) (Video link)
      6. Softly Good Tummas (2/4, Dm) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Vermont Friends (3/2, G) (Video link)
      2. Bel Canto (2/2, Bb) (Video link)
      3. Sweet Potato Pie (6/8, C) (Video link)
      4. Indian Summer (3/4, Am) (Video link)
      5. Rakes of Rochester (2/4, A) (Video link)

    EXTRA: Miles of Smiles (2/2, C) (Video link)

    Friday, December 16, 2022 – Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, VT

    Teachers: Wendy Gilchrist (first half), Martha Kent (second half)
    Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola), Linda Young (harp)

      1. Green Sleeves & Yellow Lace (6/8, Gm) No video of this longways version
      2. Apley House (2/2, G) (Video link)
      3. Dear Abby (2/2, G) No video
      4. In the Bleak Midwinter (4/4, F) (Video link)
      5. Pat’s Tradition, 3c (6/8, D) (Video link)
      6. Felix’s Name Day (6/8, D) (Video link)
      7. Siege of Limerick (3/2, Dm) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. The Female Saylor (6/8, Gm) (Video link) tune starts at about 1:45
      2. Well Hall (3/2, F) (Video link)
      3. Helena, 4c (2/2, G) (Video link)
      4. The Longest Night (modified version) (3/4, G) (Video link)
      5. Well Donne (6/8, G) (Video link)

    EXTRA: The Ragg (6/8, D) (Video link)