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by Sue Robishaw

Thanks to everyone for replying! It would be nice if the list became active (selfishly from someone new to experiencing dance from the musician's side) (which I'm sure has made me a better caller already!). Good Dances to all, Sue R. Sue Robishaw ~ [1]sue(a)manytracks.com ~ U.P. of Michigan References 1. mailto:sue@manytracks.com

14 years, 2 months

[Musicians] Waltz length

by Sue Robishaw

Hi, I'm not sure this list is active (there doesn't seem to be much in the archives) but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm in a newly formed contra dance band and we're wondering how long (how many times through the tune) musicians usually play free waltzes at a contra dance? Thanks, Sue R. Sue Robishaw ~ Upper Peninsula of Michigan References Visible links Hidden links: 1. mailto:sue@manytracks.com

14 years, 2 months

Re: [Musicians] Waltz length

by Rick Johnson

Sue, There's no simple answer since the length of parts can vary, not to mention repeats. That said, in general three or four times through is pretty common here in San Diego. Five would not be unusual, but rarely less than three. Rick Johnson ------ Original Message ------ Received: 05:22 PM PST, 02/03/2011 From: Sue Robishaw <sue(a)manytracks.com> To: musicians(a)sharedweight.net Subject: [Musicians] Waltz length > Hi, > I'm not sure this list is active (there doesn't seem to be much in > the archives) but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm in a newly formed > contra dance band and we're wondering how long (how many times through > the tune) musicians usually play free waltzes at a contra dance? > > Thanks, Sue R. > > Sue Robishaw ~ Upper Peninsula of Michigan ____________________________________________________________________

14 years, 2 months

[Musicians] Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend gatherings

by Chris Weiler (SW)

Hello all, Once again, it's time for the annual Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend. Once again, everyone from the SharedWeight lists is invited to join us for lunch on Saturday and Sunday. We push a bunch of tables together and talk about whatever we want. Calling, communities, music. There are always people who bring food to share, so feel free to join the potluck. The RPDL weekend is a special and unique weekend. There you can meet the key movers and shakers of the contra dance revival. Network with and learn from people who have made the dance community their passion for decades. Plus have a lot of fun with some really excellent dancers. More info: http://www.nhcountrydance.com/music/rpdlw.html Chris Weiler SharedWeight.net

14 years, 3 months

[Musicians] Piano Player Needed

by gtwood＠worldpath.net

Hello all, If you live in NH and would like to play a gig on November 13...in Gilmanton NH please give me a call at 603-679-5448 I will hook you up with the fiddle players this is for a regularly scheduled dance.... the booked piano player can't make the gig Thanks Gale Wood

14 years, 6 months

[Musicians] Musicians wanted for Boston cider pressing festival

by Clark Baker

I call square dances for the Mission Hill School in downtown Boston. Ayla Gavins is the principal, the one who hired me, and dances with the second and third graders. Because of that, I received the following e-mail which I am passing along to you. Please contact Karen directly... Hi Mr. Baker, My name is Betsy Caruso. I'm the music program coordinator at Mission Hill School. I also work as an urban gardening volunteer, through the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). Ayla Gavins suggested I contact you regarding getting the word out to acoustic musicians who might be interested in playing at the cider pressing festival upcoming in Boston. McLaughlin Park is at Parker Hill Avenue & Fisher Avenue in Jamaica Plain. The message from BNAN's Karen Chaffee appears below. If you have any suggestions for a musician or musicians who would like to play that afternoon, would you be so kind as to be in touch with Karen? (You should also feel free to contact me, although we will be out of town from September 2 - 7). Thank you so much for reading this, and for any help you may be able to provide. Giving families and especially urban children an opportunity to both enjoy live music and to learn a little about where our food comes from are wonderful gifts. Best wishes, -- Betsy Caruso Tutor/Music Program Coordinator Mission Hill School From: Karen Chaffee <karen(a)bostonnatural.org> Date: Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 12:58 PM Subject: Musician for Cider Pressing Event Needed Hi folks, On Sunday, September 19th the Urban Wilds Council and the Friends of the Urban Orchard at McLaughlin Playground will be hosting a cider pressing festival from 3:00 - 5:00pm. In the past the event has included a musician. I am hoping that through all of our connections we will be able to come up with someone who can play great acoustic tunes. I think either the folk or Appalachian music genres would work well for the occasion but of course anything would work. We might have some room to pay small compensation but if anyone is willing to do it pro-bono that would be best. Thanks! Karen -- Karen Chaffee Stewardship Manager Boston Natural Areas Network karen(a)bostonnatural.org (617)542-7696 -- Clark Baker, Belmont, MA cmbaker(a)tiac.net

14 years, 7 months

[Musicians] SharedWeight gathering at Ralph Page

by Chris Weiler (SW)

Hello everyone, Yes, we will have lunch gatherings both days at the Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend in the dinning hall in our usual spot. Chris will be there and is looking forward to seeing everyone! For those of you who haven't been, RPDLW is a great place to go and connect with the history of traditional dance and the people who made it happen. There are always tons of callers, musicians and organizers there so it's a great place to network, too. At lunch on Saturday and Sunday, we push a bunch of tables together at the back of the dining area and geek out about this passion that we all share. If you want to bring something and share it around the table, there will be other people participating in the impromptu potluck as well. SharedWeight is now 5 years old and it's great to see how far it's come and where it's going. This will be the fifth gathering at Ralph Page, too. That first year, we only had about 10 people around the table. Last year it seemed to be around 30 or 40. We started with only one list for callers, now we have three with lists for musicians and organizers as well. Thank you all for participating and making this forum a great place to share ideas, ask questions and help each other. Keep spreading the word! Happy Dancing, Chris Weiler and Seth Seeger

15 years, 3 months

[Musicians] 4th Annual Ralph Page SharedWeight Lunch gatherings

by Chris Weiler (home)

Once again, this year at the Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend, we will be shoving a bunch of tables together and having a lunch gathering of people on the SharedWeight lists. A relaxed gathering of people who want to talk about calling, dance music or organizing a dance series. Always enjoyable, interesting and informative. Hope to see you there! Look for tables pushed together at the back of the dining hall with a SharedWeight sign. Happy dancing! Chris Weiler

16 years, 3 months

Re: [Musicians] Swallowtail Dec.13th Gilmanton NH

by gtwood＠worldpath.net

Hello all, The Callers and Musicians Workshops, as well as, the Swallowtail Dance, sheduled for this evening in Gilmanton NH, have been canceled due to, power outage/ ice storm we'll try again in the fall! Please call your dance compadres and help us get the word out Thanks Gale 603-817-9879

16 years, 4 months

[Musicians] Last call: Workshops in Gilmanton NH

by gtwood＠worldpath.net

Hi Folks, Wanted to post one last reminder about callers and musicians workshops In Gilmanton NH. 12/13 4:00-5:30 PM......... pot luck dinner following the workshops Members of SWALLOWTAIL will be conducting the workshops Callers: Begginer Caller and Advanced Teaching Techniques Musicians: Taking toons to the next level/ playing for the dance! Than stick around to dance to Swallowtail! (sponcered in part by the Country Dance and Song Society) Details at: www.worldpath.net/~gtwood PHONE: 603-679-5448 Day of Dance Gale: 603-817-9879 Lynn: 603-926-9700 Directions: Gilmanton NH Town Offices RT 107 (corner of RT 107 and RT 140) (across from the Gilmanton Corners Store) Hope to see you there! Thanks Gale

16 years, 4 months

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