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Country Dance & Song Society > Resources > Audience > Musicians

Category: Musicians

Musicians Column: Aspects of Musicality

This article by violinist Martha Edwards explores the importance of phrasing when playing music for dancers.

From the CDSS News

Posted in Contra Dance, English Country Dance, Musicians

What is Phrasing in Contra Dance?

Jeff explores phrasing in contra dance music and how it relates to the dance figures. The post is followed by a community discussion.

From Jeff Kauffman

Posted in Contra Dance, Musicians

Music for One-Off Barn Dances

In this resource, Thomas describes what is needed from musicians for a one-off barn dance. This is a great resource for musicians who are only getting together once for a dance event.

From Thomas Green

Posted in Community/Family Dance, Contra Dance, Musicians, Square Dance

Playing for Old Time Dances

Some of the key considerations when playing for old time dances (various dance styles over the evening).

From Vivian and Phil Williams

Posted in Contra Dance, Musicians, Square Dance

Andrew VanNorstand on Playing for Contra Dances

In this six-part video series, Andrew talks about the difference between playing for a concert and playing for a dance, matching tunes with dances, working with callers, and more.

From Dennis Merritt

Posted in Contra Dance, Musicians

Playing for Contras: The Basics

This three-page PDF provides the basics needed to understand how contra dance music fits the dance.

From CDSS

Posted in Contra Dance, Musicians, Novices

Playing for English Country Dance: The Basics

This three-page PDF provides the basics of how to play for English Country Dance.

From CDSS

Posted in English Country Dance, Musicians, Novices

Introduction to Pronouns

Miriam Newman explains the movement towards asking people about their pronouns.

From the CDSS News

Posted in Callers, Dancers, Educators, Musicians, Organizers, SingersTagged Equity

5 Things…Inside the Dancing Mind of…

A one-hour chat with Q&A from movers and shakers in the English Country Dance community from across the country about the 5 things that they feel are important to our passion for ECD and why. 

From the Historical Tea and Dance Society.

Posted in Callers, English Country Dance, Musicians, Organizers

CDSS at Home: Sue Hulsether Teaches the Spoons

Dance caller and music educator Sue Hulsether teaches how to play the spoons, aided by Clara from Asheville, NC.

From CDSS

Posted in Families, Musicians
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