Music Book
Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest. This spiral-bound book contains 318 jigs and reels from the Portland, Oregon contra dance repertoire. Irish, Scottish, Québecois, Appalachian, and New England genres are represented. Both traditional and recently composed tunes are included, from local treasures to national contra dance standards. Chord suggestions are provided. The collection is compiled by Susan Songer with extensive commentary on each tune by Clyde Curley. You will find stories about the tunes from their composers, discography, bibliography, and more. The tunes and their histories were collected from many local musicians who generously gave of their time and talent to help create this comprehensive musical resource.
1997, 310 pgs.
