Fish & Chips Rehearsal (March 2019)
Fish & Chips returns!
After a pandemic hiatus, GCD is reconvening it's annual rehearsed open band, lead by Bob Pasquarello. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to participate.
Here's the poll to fill out if you're considering attending: Fish & Chips Poll
Please plan to attend the three rehearsals, all on Sunday afternoons from 2 - 5 pm:
- Sunday, April 14 (Merion Friends)
- Sunday, April 28 (Merion Friends)
- Sunday, May 5 (Summit Church parlor)
- Fish & Chips Tea Dance: Sunday, May 19th, 2 - 5 pm, Summit Church
Caller Robert Mills will be on hand for the May 5th rehearsal to give his feedback on tempo and dancability.
Fish & Chips will give you a chance to work on your ensemble playing, to increase your repertoire (not just of tunes, but of ways to play them), and to practice musicianship skills such as active listening, phrasing, harmony, and mutual support.
The Dances
| Jacob Hall’s Jig | Blue p.59 | DQ = 110 Driving |
| Mistwold | Red p.86 | Q = 100 Moderate Pulse |
| Orleans Baffled | Blue p.93 | H = 104 Driving |
| Ashford Anniversary | Blue p.6 | H = 108 Driving |
| Bar a Bar | Blue p.7 | Q = 96 Moderate Pulse |
| Gold for the Mahieus | Red p.52 | H = 108 Strong Pulse |
| Rafe's Waltz | Red p.106 | Q = 116 Gentle Pulse |
| All Saints Day | Blue p.19 (Chestnut) | H = 92 Gentle Pulse |
| Handel with Care | Blue p.48 | H = 108 Strong Pulse |
| When Laura Smiles | Red p.142 | Q = 100 Gentle Pulse |
| Blackheath | Red p.11 (PDF in Em) | H = 104 Strong Pulse |
| Alice | Red p.3 | Q = 108 Gentle Pulse |
| Helena | Blue p.50 | H=100 Gentle Pulse |
| Horseplay | Red p.61 | H = 108 Driving |
| Extras: | ||
| Long Odds | Blue p.67 | Q = 100 Bouncy |
| Take a Dance | Blue p.124 | DQ = 108 Strong Pulse |
Open Band was Wednesday, February 21st
We had about 16 musicians this time! Next time it can be you, too -- even if you can only play one tune and want to dance the rest. The next date and program will be announced here when the next round of scheduling happens.
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