GRANITE SKYES
Volume 15, No. 2, October 2002

OCTOBER GATHERING
October 27,  Sunday Afternoon, 1-5 pm
Sylvia Miskoe, Leader
Annicchiarico Theatre, S. Main St & Thompson St, Concord, N.H.

Approximate schedule:
1:00 - 3:00   October's tunes
3:00 - 3:30   Refreshments
3:30 - 5:00   Requests & Solos


NOTES FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR
  -- by Sylvia Miskoe

Here are three reels, not related, but tunes that belong in the SRS
Collection. The first is Wind that Shakes the Barley. This is an old,
18th century at least, tune that everyone plays. It has been
attributed to the Scots, to the Irish, and to the Scots. It has
traveled to Canada and the United States and is one of those
universal tunes. It can be played ABAB, or AABB. There is a Scottish
Country Dance by that name, and it has words, written to commemorate
an Irish uprising.

The second tune is John McNeil, aka Big John McNeil. This tune was
written by Peter Milne (1824-1908) in honor of John McNeil, a
highland dancer in the late 1800, early 1900's. The tune traveled to
Canada and down to the United States. In the new world it acquired
the title Big John McNeil. It is listed as an alternate tune for the
country dance, Cadgers in the Canongate, and became synonymous with
that dance when Stan Hamilton's Flying Scotsmen recorded it as the
name tune for Cadgers. Again it can be played ABAB or AABB. There is
no resolving ending note but in general one simply plays a final 'A'
at the end.

The third tune is Red House. This one is probably the oldest, dating
at least to 1695 when it was published in a Playford collection. It
is one of those rare three part tunes and has both a Scottish and an
English country dance. It is in the RSCDS dance books in G minor and
in the Barnes English Dance collection in A minor. People who were at
Loon Mountain Games this year and heard Alasdair Fraser might have
recognized his rendition.

When I looked through Year 2 for tunes to review I could not limit
myself to one page. Two was a very good year. 2.19 has four
traditional jigs: Top o' Ben Lomond, Bonnie Dundee, Muckin' o'
Geordie's Byre, and Stool of Repentance. Ben Lomond is a mountain.
Bonnie Dundee is a pipe march. Muckin' has a Scottish Country Dance
to go with the tune. The Stool of Repentance is just that, a stool
upon which sinners sat during church services. The tunes make a good
session set and a good country dance set. 2.21A and B is the Royal
Scots Polka. It's a pipe tune and you can dance to it.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPDATE
Minutes from the last meeting:

	MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	STRATHSPEY AND REEL SOCIETY OF NH
	SEPTEMBER 24, 2002

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Strathspey and Reel Society
was held on September 24, 2002 at the NH School of Scottish Arts in
Manchester, 
New Hampshire.  Board members present included Sandy Lafleur. Sylvia
Miskoe, 
Ed Los, Bruce Cobb, Cindy Blaine,  Ellen Bassett  and Frank Woodward.
Member Brian Mokler was also present.  The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 p.m.

SECRETARY'S REPORT

The minutes of the August meeting of the Board of Directors were
reviewed.  After several corrections were made, the Board voted
unanimously to accept the Minutes.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Ed handed out the Fiscal Financial Report, Transaction Report for
7/16/02 through 8/20/02, 8/20/02 through 9/24/02, and Hillsboro Concert
Report.  The reports were reviewed by the Board.  The Board voted
unanimously to accept the Minutes.

GALA UPDATE 

Ticket for the Gala sold so far are about the same number as last year
at this time.  Brian has purchased a policy beginning October 1, 2002.
This is a year-round liability policy for the SRSNH.  Ed Los, as
treasurer, has a copy of the policy, which was purchased through Melcher
& Prescott Agency.

House manager training has not been scheduled yet.  Friends of the Audi
know that we have a new manager who needs training for the Gala.  Sandy
Lafleur will also take the training, in case she is needed as a house
manager in the future.

The Audi is going to remove two rows of chairs in the left aisle and
install removeable chairs for the Gala.  The House Manager will be given
a tool to remove the chairs.  Aisle seats will also be modified to have
access to the seats.

Brian will review the cost of installation and the use of the sound
system, which he believes is $50.00 for the insurance. 

The Audi Preview went well.  Approximately seven SRSNH members played
and were well received.    Several members also played at the Sanborton
Farmers Market, which was mentioned in the Concord Monitor.  This is
good publicity.
 Sandy Lafleur has prepared a letter regarding the Gala, which she is
sending out to Scottish organizations along with flyers.  Cindy Blaine
will pass out flyers to various downtown Manchester businesses to post.

Sylvia has a good idea of the music we will play at the Gala.  She
passed out the proposed music for the Gala program at the last session.
The music is not in any particular order.  She will have additional
ideas for the October session.

Sandy has made arrangements for the rehearsal at Lakeshore, which is now
confirmed. 

GIGS AND ACTIVITIES

Sylvia has sent an application into NEFFA stating that the SRSNH would
like to play a concert.

Loon went very well.

Frank Woodward is waiting to speak with Ernestine regarding Tartan Day.
Tartan Day is scheduled on Sunday, April 6, 2003.  There is no producer
for that gig yet.  We will only play on Tartan Day; we will not
participate in publicity.

Bob Reed is handling First Night in Wolfborough.  The SRSNH will be
playing indoors at 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE UPDATE/RECAP

$1,200.00 had been allocated.  Mike Hebb and Kathy Thompson have each
been awarded $350.00 Canadian.

Grant deadlines have been moved up by one month.  The first deadline is
January 30; the second is May 31.  This is a decision of the Scholarship
Committee, not the Board.  Sandy will let the Committee know that this
is okay with the Board.

Majorie Swope will be leaving the Committee.   Board members made
several suggestions of who should be considered to replace Marjorie.
Sandy will make calls and report back to the Board at the next meeting.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

 Allan Brown wants to prepare new music books, years one through seven
and eight through fourteen.  He would like to prepare twenty-five sets.
The cost to prepare the books is around $1,100.00 - $1,200.00.  Ellen
suggested a supplemental binder for new music.  After much discussion,
it was decided Allan should be involved in the decision.  Sandy
suggested two bound volumes, 1-6 and 7-12 and two unbound volumes for 13
and 14.    Ed Los motioned that Allan be permitted to prepare 25 copies
of the music.  The Board can give him suggestions or recommendations but
the final decision is up to him.  The Motion was seconded and the Motion
was accepted.  Ed will call Allan.

Sylvia stated that at Loon it was discussed that it is time for another
trip to Scotland.  Some suggested Cape Breton.  A suggestion card will
be enclosed with the next newsletter for members to indicate if they
would be interested in a trip and where they would prefer to go.  The
responding member will provide postage to return the suggestion card.
Bruce suggested we should know the cost of each trip to see if this is
something we should pursue.

Ed motioned that the lapel pins should be sold at a cost of $2.00 for
members.  Sandy suggested selling them to non-members for $5.00.  The
motion was seconded and accepted.

Sandy prepared and forwarded a letter to Dave Bateman on August 24, 2002
regarding the grant stating that we cannot assist due to the By-Laws of
the SRSNH.

The October newsletter deadline is October 4, 2002.

Upon motion made and seconded, it was voted to reimburse Sandy $181.00
for the cost of the banner and rope.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Board is scheduled on Tuesday, October 22, 2002
at 7:30 p.m. at the NH School for Scottish Arts in Manchester, New
Hampshire.

Upon motion made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 
9:10 p.m.


Dated:  September 24, 2002
______________________________
Cindy Blaine,
Secretary

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 22. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at
the NH School of Scottish Arts in Manchester, and are open to all
members.  Please contact the secretary if you need directions.  Members
wishing a complete copy of the Minutes should contact the Secretary at
CBlaine@wadleighlaw.com.

SIGN UP FOR THE GALA!
  -- by Sylvia Miskoe

Sign up with me for the Gala. Last year we had over 50 musicians on
stage. Let's make it 60 this year. Music sets are available from
Sylvia Miskoe, 603-225-6546 or smiskoe@aol.com, and at the sessions.
If you've ever heard Rodney Miller play, you know we will be in for a
big treat - and if youve never heard him, this is your chance!


GALA 2002
  -- by Brian Mokler

The flurry of activity that marks Gala season is about to start.
There's lots to do, so ...
**Volunteers** The work these folks do is essential to ensuring that
the Gala goes smoothly. There's more to it than the music. We need
people to serve as ushers, clean up crew, and other production
helpers. Members who don't want to play, family members, and friends
are all welcome. And the party afterwards as well as a complimentary
seat are the group's thanks for this help. Sign up at the gathering
(Oct. 27) or call or e-mail me (603-286-8211 or srsnhgala@aol.com).

**Music and Musicians** Sylvia has the program worked out and will
have the music available at the October gathering. Several people
have already signed up to play but there's still plenty of room on
the stage. Sign up at the gathering or by e-mail (smiskoe@aol.com).
Rehearsal dates are Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 30. The first two are at the
Music Theatre, the third at the Audi, and the last (dress rehearsal)
at Lake Shore Farm.

**Publicity** Because we don't have anyone specifically handling
publicity this year, it's up to each of us. Do you know someone who
doesn't know about the Gala? Tell them! Make sure your local paper
has us on their events calendar. Are there other places we should be
listed? (Don't assume "George" will do it - he thinks you've already
done it.) Remind your family, friends, coworkers, and everyone else
that they will have a better selection of seats if they reserve them
now.


SRSNH SHIRT UPDATE
  -- by Bruce Cobb

We still have 22 T-Shirts (5 Purple - 4 Adult Lg., 1 Youth Lg.), (17
Green - 15 Adult Lg., 2 Adult X-Lg.) and 36 White Polo Shirts (22
w/Green Emblem and 14 w/Purple Emblem - all Adult Lg.). I will
continue to bring a small container with shirts that have been
ordered, as well as some extras to the Gatherings. Please contact me
if you would like to order any shirts.


SRSNH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Kathy Thompson and Mike Hebb were the recipients of the spring SRSNH
scholarships, which they used to help them attend the Gaelic College
in Cape Breton. Here are some of their comments about the experience:

From Mike:

Kathy and I just returned from a wonderful week at the Gaelic College
of Celtic Arts and Crafts. This was my first time at the College. I
had signed up as a "New Beginner" but I ended up taking 3
intermediate fiddle classes daily - my first lessons ever. One with
Allie Bennet one with Jennifer Roland and one with Sandy MacIntyre
plus one day with Eddy Rodgers. All are exceptional players. There
were about 11 others in the classes. This course level involved
learning new jigs, reels, marches, strathspeys and airs and at the
same time applying Cape Breton style ornaments such as grace notes,
cuts, hammer-on, trills etc. I was ahead of the others thanks to the
repertoire developed working with SRSNH but a little behind most in
regards to sight-reading speed. My skills and repertoire both
increased noticeably by the end of the week. In addition I took a
step dance class and a piano accompaniment (boom chuck) class.

From this week's experience I've decided the best instructor is one
who leaves the student with a markedly increased enthusiasm for the
subject. Eddy Rogers was exceptional in this regard.

From Kathy: We thank the SRSNH for providing scholarship money to pay
our tuition!!!

I took three classes of Cape Breton Fiddle at the advanced
intermediate level and a beginner step dance class. I left one period
free to practice. Most people take a mix of what is comfortable and
what is a stretch. The faculty is outstanding. Each instructor in
fiddle teaches 5 classes a day - Beginner, Advanced Beginner,
Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate and Advanced. You can decide
which level to try and change till you feel you have the right mix.
Though it is oft said, even by the instructors at the college, that
the music is not the notes written on the page, we used written music
in all my classes this year. Instructors do make an effort to play
each of the tunes up to speed and one time more slowly for our tape
recorders so people can take the "music" home to work on. I
understand some instructors work on learning tunes by ear but you
would have to inquire about this beforehand if that is your preferred
learning style. Sandy MacIntyre has compiled many great tunes in his
book Traditional Scottish, Irish and Cape Breton Fiddle Music for the
Beginner to Advanced Fiddler. In his classes he chooses tunes from
his book that focus on particular ornaments and/or bowing styles that
make the tunes come alive in the Cape Breton style. Jennifer Rowland
chose several tunes for us to work on that Natalie MacMaster plays
and a few tunes great tunes that she (Jennifer) wrote - "Jenny's
Dream" and the "Breton Batherson Dancers." Allie Bennet gave us great
sets of tunes to work on - he really seemed to choose tunes to get
that little finger working. Allie had our class play at one of the
lunch time ceilidhs. Scary, but I played next to Miho, a strong
player who comes all the way from Japan to learn Cape Breton fiddle
and stepdance. A few people stay off campus but the college offers
Room and Board. I enjoyed staying on campus because people often get
together to play music in the evenings. We were well fed and
vegetable and fruit salads were available.

The College provides a wonderful sense of structure and purpose to
your stay in Cape Breton but there are many other compelling
attractions: Waterfalls to visit, Bras d'or Lakes, the Cabot Trail.
There is an evening Ceilidh in Baddeck (15 minute drive from the
College) called the Baddeck Gathering (Brenda wrote a tune of that
name that SRSNH plays). The Glencoe Square Dance is held Thursday
nights from 10 pm to 1 am. In fact there is a square dance somewhere
every night. The stepdance instructors at the College combine their
classes to teach you what you need to know to enjoy the dancing.

You might want to allow a bit of time on either end of your stay.
This time Mike and I came the weekend before classes to attend the
Cape Breton Fiddlers' Association Festival. I became a card carrying
member a couple years ago. People of all ages and abilities are
welcome and are invited to get right up there and play. I was happy
to see Roger Treat, Melissa Emmons (our Gala 2001 piano player) and
got to say "hi" to Paul Cranford. The CBFA sends written music and a
tape to help members practice for the festival. The group as a whole
performed and many musicians and dancers performed in duos on the
outside stage. Even before our week of classes began our heads were
full of tunes.

We were glad to be able to attend a concert at the Strathspey Place
in Mabou. The concert celebrated the release of the Smithsonian
Folkways CD "Heart of Cape Breton - Fiddle music recorded live along
the Ceilidh Trail." That night we heard Jerry Holland, Buddy
MacMaster, Brenda Stubbert, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac, and Kinnon
Beaton!!!!!

After school we drove up to Neils Harbour - on the alternative scenic
drive loop of the Cabot Trail. We stayed two nights, played our
tunes, ate chowder, heard the ocean crashing on the rocks below our
little deck, saw a moose on the road, and seals, eagles, pilot whales
and a full moon rise out of the ocean.

Canada does a great job making information available to plan a trip
to Cape Breton. Information is on the internet and their Dept. of
Tourism will also send a book called "Doers and Dreamers" that lists
many lodging options. If anyone would like to join the Cape Breton
Fiddlers' Association the address is: 70 Dominion Street, Nova Scotia
BIG 1W2. The fee is $15 US for the year and the webpage is
capebretonfiddlers.com.


TRAVELS WITH SRSNH

Now that Kathy has you longing for a trip to Cape Breton, consider this:

SRSNH traveled to Scotland in 1996, sightseeing, playing tunes and
meeting other musicians. We are investigating the possibility of
another trip, somewhere. There are two obvious destinations: Scotland
and Cape Breton. A trip to Scotland takes a year or more to plan and
execute, partly because many reservations get made a year in advance.
We would be looking at June 2004 (rates increase after June 30th, so
a June trip would be the most affordable in good weather). A trip to
Cape Breton would be cheaper and could be planned for the summer of
2003. To help us make plans we are asking you to fill out the
enclosed post card and return it.


GREAT PICS

Are you wishing that you went to the Highland Games??? Missed the
Strathspeys for Squash Shoppers, and want to see how that looked?
Missed the bash for Bob McQuillen? Evelyn Roberts made it to all 3,
took some wonderful pictures, and has made them available for
everyone to enjoy. You can find them at the following web sites:

Sanbornton Farmer's Market... http://jawsa.homestead.com/latestpics.html
Highland Games... http://jawsa.homestead.com/globe3.html
Bob McQuillen... http://jawsa.homestead.com/misc.html

Thanks, Evelyn!


THE LAST LOON

SRSNH played at Loon Highland Games as we have ever since we began -
15 years. A morning concert on Saturday in the Governor's Lodge and a
noon-time concert on Sunday. Saturday's weather was beautiful, sunny
and warm. Sunday was just the opposite, gloomy and very wet. Saturday
night we also played for the Scottish Country Dance party. The hall
was full and everyone was enjoying the music and dancing. At the end
of the evening Gary Hume remarked that he loved playing for dancing,
it was the high point of his weekend. It was all tinged with sadness
for this was the last time the Games was held at Loon Mountain. The
2003 Games will be at the Hopkinton Fair Grounds in Contoocook, N.H.


AUDI HOUSE MANAGER TRAINING

The Concord City Auditorium, where we hold our Gala concert, requires
each group to provide a house manager, who must have completed the
Audi's training sessions. If anyone is interested in serving as house
manager for future Gala concerts and has a little free time in the
next month to get the training done, the next round of training
sessions are coming up: Tues 10/22 at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm Thurs 11/7
at 6:30 pm. No reservation is required; you can just show up at the
Audi and get trained.


CHILDSPLAY IN BOSTON

Childsplay returns to the Boston area this December to perform their
annual concerts at The National Heritage Museum in Lexington,
Massachusetts. There will be three performances this year at the
museum: the first matinee performance takes place Saturday afternoon
December 7, 2002 at 2 pm, followed by an evening performance at 8 pm
on Saturday evening. There will be a second matinee performance on
Sunday afternoon, December 8th, also at 2 pm. Childsplay consists of
over 30 fiddlers from all over the United States and Europe who play
in a variety of musical styles but all have one thing in common: they
play on instruments made by violinmaker Bob Childs of Cambridge,
Massachusetts. The concerts will feature traditional and contemporary
fiddle music from around the world, plus jazz and classical music.
This year's tour will celebrate the release of the group's new CD,
Childsplay Live, recorded at last year's concerts in Lexington.

This past summer Childsplay was invited to perform at the Falun
Folkmusik Festival in Falun, Sweden. What will make this year's
concerts in Lexington extremely special is that in response
Childsplay has invited four of the most famous Swedish fiddlers from
the Darlarna region of Sweden to perform with the group. The Swedish
fiddlers will perform in concert with the entire Childsplay group, as
well as by themselves. Additional special guests to perform in the
concert this year include All Ireland Harpist Kathleen Guilday,
Appalachian clogger Amy Fenton-Shine and Vermont accompanist Keith
Murphy.

There are limited reserved seating tickets available for the concerts
for $25, with general admission tickets $20. For the matinee shows on
Saturday and Sunday only, tickets for children 12 and under are $10.
To order tickets to the concerts in Lexington, please send a check
along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Childsplay, 120
Garden St., Cambridge Mass. 02138. For more information please call
617-354-1673 or email rchilds618@aol.com or visit the Childsplay web
site at www.childsplay.org.


MEMBERSHIP

Did you send in your membership form? Do it this month, or this will
be your last newsletter!


SRSNH LAPEL PINS

The reorder of pins has at long last arrived! You may have seen some
of the long time SRSers sporting these spiffy pins on their collars,
jackets or ties. The familiar SRSNH shield is done in gold tone with
purple and dark green enamel. Cost is $2.00 for members. We will also
sell these pins at our various performances (like the Gala) for $5.00
- still a great value for such a nice looking pin! See Sandy Lafleur
at the October gathering to get yours.


NAME BUTTONS

The first batch is done and will be at the October gathering. Please
see Sandy Lafleur if you ordered one. Cost is $2.00, payable to Sandy
Lafleur. These badges have the N.H. tartan background with your name
and town, state and "Strathspey & Reel Society of New Hampshire" on
them - a nice way to let folks know who you are at our gatherings and
performances. Special thanks to Kevin Meyers for the button
manufacturing! Contact me at strumma@aol.com if you wish to have your
button mailed to you ($3.00, in that case). I will start another list
for the next batch AFTER all the current buttons are picked up and
paid for.


FLOWERS OF THE FOREST

We are sad to report many passings in the past few months. Barbara
McOwen's father passed away recently, as did Sandy Lafleur's mother
and father. Wilfred Gillis, veteran Canadian fiddler who played in
the legendary Cape Breton Symphony, passed away on October 2. We send
our sympathy to all.


SRSNH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES, & VOLUNTEERS Music Director:
Sylvia Miskoe
Board of Directors:
    President: Sandy Lafleur
    Vice-President: Bob Reed
    Treasurer: Ed Los
    Secretary: Cindy Blaine
Members-At-Large: Ellen Bassett, Bruce Cobb, & Frank Woodward
Scholarship Committee:
    Marjory Swope, Chair; Lynn McElroy, Gary Hume
Memberships, Email Newsletters: Barbara McOwen
Webmaster: Terry Traub
Monthly Mailings; Sabrina Matteson
Makeup Mailings: Allen Brown
Newsletter Editor: Ellen Bassett
T-shirts: Bruce Cobb
Refreshments: Calvin Gardner, Christina Brown


SRSNH EVENTS

Gatherings on Sunday afternoons, 1-5 pm, Annicchiarico Music Theater,
Thompson & S. Main Sts, Concord, N.H. All ages, all instruments, all
levels welcome; free, with potluck refreshments
October 27, December 29, January 26
No November gathering; Gala concert December 1.

SRSNH Gala Concert with Rodney Miller, Sunday, December 1, 2:30 pm,
Concord City Auditorium, Concord, N.H. For tickets, contact Mary
Mokler, srsnhgala@aol.com, or 603-286-8211.


CALENDAR

Harvest Social Scottish Country Dance, Saturday, 10/26, North Hero,
Vermont, with Sylvia Miskoe, RP Hale, and Ralph Thompson. For
information, contact Priscilla Burrage at pburrage@zoo.uvm.edu

Faire Winds with Aoife Clancy, Bill Jones, Anne Hills: three stunning
voices - three women from different traditions. Saturday, October 26,
2002, 8:00 pm, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 630
Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, Mass. Wheelchair Accessible Tickets:
Advance - $18.00, at the door - $20.00 781- 862-7837 or
bhockett@music-for-robin.org http://www.music-for-robin.org

Le Vent du Nord (Benoit Bourque, Nicolas Boulrice, Oliver Demers,
Bernard Simard) Saturday, November 16, 2002 8:00 pm, JFK Middle
School, 655 Lexington Street, Waltham, Mass. Wheelchair Accessible.
Tickets: General admission Advance - $16.00  Day of concert - $19.00
Reserved seats  $23.00 781-862-7837 or bhockett@music-for-robin.org
http://www.music-for-robin.org

Brenda Stubbert in New Hampshire, with Janine Randall: November 16th
at a contradance in Sandown, N.H. November 17th at Fiddler's Loft -
6pm buffet, 7 pm concert workshop. For more information, contact
Janine Randall, The Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music
http://www.ceilidhtrail.com, j9rand@aol.com, or Albert at
fidlerloft@aol.com

Swedish Fiddle and Dance Sunday, December 1, 2002,The Performing Arts
Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord, Massachusetts. Swedish fiddle
workshop with Ake Wann, Per Gudmundson, Pelle Gustafsson, Bertil
Ferneborg and Lars Hoepkers , noon -5 pm. The workshop is open to
beginning Swedish fiddle players, as well as more experienced
musicians. The workshop will break into two sections in order to
facilitate this. $25.

Following the fiddle workshop, traditional Swedish dance featuring
Ake Wann, Per Gudmundson, Pelle Gustafsson, Bertil Ferneborg, Julia
Borland-Ferneborg and Lars Hoekpers, 7:30 - 11 pm. Additionally,
there will be an introductory Swedish dance instruction on the Hambo,
Polska, Swedish Waltz and more taught by Wendy Ernst and Mort
Issacson, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission for the dance is $10 and can be
purchased at the door.

A Welsh Christmas, Robin Huw Bowen, Eiry Palfrey, Heather Jones,
Sunday, December 1, 2002, 7:30 pm, First Parish Unitarian
Universalist Church, 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, Mass.
Tickets: Advance - $17.00  At the door - $20. 781-862-7837 or
bhockett@music-for-robin.org http://www.music-for-robin.org

Childsplay in concert, The National Heritage Museum in Lexington,
Massachusetts. Saturday December 7, 2002 at 2 pm & 8 pm Sunday
December 8th, 2 pm. For information, contact: Bob Childs
617-354-1673; email: rchilds618@aol.com; www.childsplay.org

Bonnie Rideout on national tour this fall and Christmas. For more
information, contact Maggie's Music, P.O. Box 490, Shady Side, Md
20764, 410-867-0642 (10-4-Mon-Thu) fax: 410-867-0265; web
www.maggiesmusic.com


SESSIONS, JAMS, DANCES

2nd Sundays - English dancing, 6:30-9:30 pm., Old Concord Hospital,
Pleasant Street, Concord, N.H. $6, or $5 for ECDSNH members. Judith
Ackerson 603-934-2543, or jnoska@cyberportal.net.

3rd Sundays - English dancing, 7-9:30 pm., Portsmouth Ballroom.
Portsmouth, N.H., $6 or $5 for ECDSNH members. Call Dave Bateman
603-886-5071 or dbateman@net1plus.com.

3rd Sundays - Gaelic Club, 3-7 pm., Canadian American Club,
Watertown,Mass. Peggy Morrison, 978-858-3792.

Mondays - Contra dance, 8 - 10:30, callers & musicians welcome to
take a turn. Nelson, N.H. Town Hall, $3. 603-827-3732.

Mondays - Slow jam, 7-9 pm+, Fiddler's Loft, 19 Marshall Rd.,
Kingston, N.H. $5/night, Albert Brien 603-642-5434,
fidlerloft@aol.com.

Tuesdays - Irish/Celtic Sessions at The Barley House Restaurant and
Tavern, 132 North Main Street, Concord, N.H. 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
603-229-0083.

1st Wednesdays - Jam session, 7 pm, Foodee's, in the Milford Oval,
Milford, N.H. Sandy Lafleur 603-673-8497.

Wed or Thurs - Scottish Country Dance, 7-9 pm., Chandler Library,
Nashua, N.H. Loren Wright 603-891-2331.

1st Thursdays: Contra dance, Dover City Hall, 8:00 - Lamprey River
Band, guest callers and musicians invited. $5; Peter Yarensky
603-664-2513.

2nd and 4th Thursdays - Beginner jam, 7-9pm, Fiddler's Loft (see
Monday's info), free.

Fridays - Seacoast Scottish Country Dance class, Greenland Parish
Hall on Rte 151, Greenland, N.H., 7:30-9:30 pm, through end of June,
Laurie Stevens 603-773-9795.

1st Fridays: Contra dance, Windham, N.H. Town Hall,  mi. W of exit
3, I-93; Neil Harvey 603-890-8907.

2nd Fridays: Contra dance, Kittery, Me. Grange Hall (now called the
Left Banke), 8 pm - various bands. $6.

3rd Fridays - Square and Contra Dances. Roaring Jelly, Lexington,
Mass. Susan Elberger, Caller, and Debby Knight, Music Director. To
dance or join band, call 781-944-3544,
www.toc.lcs.mit.edu/~slonim/rjelly.html.

4th Fridays - Contra dance, 8-11 pm, Town Hall, Milford, N.H. Open
band. Sylvia Miskoe, 603-225-6546.

Saturday afternoon - play fiddle with John Campbell at his home in
Maynard, Mass. For specifics, John 978-897-7031.

Saturday Afternoons, Arlington Comm. Traditional Music Sessions, Fox
Library, Mass Ave & Cleveland St., 3:00 pm to 6:15 pm on November 9,
23 at the Fox Library, corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Cleveland
Street in East Arlington, Mass. $1.00 per person. For more
information, call 781-643-3603. 2nd Saturdays, Contra dance, 8-11 pm,
Town Hall, Gilmanton, N.H., $5 per person, $10 family

2nd Saturdays - Contra dance, 8-11, Francestown, N.H. Town Hall.
Frank Woodward, 603-487-2480, yankee@grolen.com.

3rd Saturdays - Contra dance, 8 pm, East Concord Community Center, $5

4th Saturdays - Contra dance, Dover City Hall, 8:30 pm - various
bands. $7, 603-659-7038.


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SRSNH GATHERINGS 2002

Sunday, October 27
Sunday, December 29
Sunday, January 26

1-5pm. Free admission. All ages, all  instruments, all levels
welcome; free, with potluck refreshments. Annicchiarico Music Theater
1 Thompson St, at S. Main St.

Take I-93 to Exit 13 or 14. Take S. Main St. to Thompson St., 2
blocks S. of Pleasant St. (Rts. 202/9), 1 block N of Capitol Center
for the Arts. Park on S. Main, S. State, or in the lot across
Thompson St. from the theater. Do not park in the Resident's Lot