Scottish Weekend CD for 2002

In 1998 Scottish Weekend, Inc., produced the CD Memories of Scottish Weekend as a souvenir of its annual weekend of Scottish country dancing in Maryland. This recording of a ball enjoyed by 150 dancers provided lift and excitement seldom heard on studio recordings. Due to its popularity, this sequel, More Memories of Scottish Weekend, has been produced from a recording of the ball in 2002.

The Scottish Weekend Committee gives special thanks to the musicians, composers, and sound engineers who created this second variety-filled and highly danceable CD.

The Musicians

This ensemble consisting of Liz Donaldson, Dan Emery, Earl Gaddis, Ralph Gordon, Anne Hooper, Betsy Hooper, David Knight, and Dave Wiesler is unique to Scottish Weekend 2002.

The Music

Each Scottish country dance is listed by name and type (jig, reel or hornpipe, strathspey, or waltz) followed by its source. All tunes are traditional unless otherwise indicated. All arrangements are by Liz Donaldson.

1. Hornpipes Suitable for Catch the Wind 8x32H 4'56"
2. The Jubilee Jig 8x32J 4'55"
3. Asilomar Romantic 8x32S 8'43"
4. Duke of Atholl's Reel (Pipes) 8x32J 4'57"
5. Denise's Waltz 5x32W 3'53"
6. The Royal Deeside Railway 8x32R 4'52"
7. Set of Strathspeys 3x32S 3'20"
8. Waverley 8x48J 7'02"
9. Round Reel of Eight 1x88R 1'52"
10. Gypsy Weaver 8x32S 8'24"
11. EH3 7AF 8x32J 4'46"
12. Balquidder Strathspey 8x32S 8'40"
13. The Mason's Apron 8x32R 4'49"
14. Bonnie at Morn 4x32W 3'17"
Total Time 74'46"

Musicians (Tracks)

Liz Donaldson, piano (1,2,4,7,9,10,13)
Dan Emery, pipes (4) and flute (6,8,14)
Earl Gaddis, fiddle (not 10)
Ralph Gordon, cello (3,7,10,12) and bass (remainder)
Anne Hooper, fiddle (all)
Betsy Hooper, fiddle (not 7)
David Knight, fiddle (not 7; NOTE: the CD jacket has a typo, it says "not 10")
Dave Wiesler, piano (3,5,6,8,11,12,14)

This CD captures the spirit of a Scottish country dance ball and is enjoyable for both listening and dancing.

Recorded and mastered by Flawn Williams. Duplicated by Oasis. Artistic Director Liz Donaldson. Technical Advisor Ralph Gordon. Producer Marty King.

The Scottish Weekend Ball recorded live on September 28, 2002. With special thanks to program devisor Margaret Grandine, photographers Mel Briscoe and Ned Leight, advisor Ellie Briscoe, sound engineers John Bartholomew and Tom Bryson, and researcher Elke Baker.

© 2003 Scottish Weekend, Inc.
All rights reserved.

Price, Delivery, and Ordering

$15 plus $2 shipping each. Please inquire for large quantities.

To order, send check payable to Scottish Weekend, Inc. to:

Scottish Weekend, Inc.
c/o Liz Donaldson
4518 Gladwyne Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Tel: 301-986-1291
sales@scottishweekend.org

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