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Holiday Offerings

From The Country Dance and Song Society Store

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Compact Discs

Artist/Author/Band Additional information Format Price

English Village Carols: Traditional Christmas Carolling From the Southern Pennines
This Smithsonian Folkways CD takes you to the village pubs around Sheffield, England, where enthusiastic singers (recorded live) continue a centuries-old tradition of secular Christmas carol singing. With 28-page booklet. (1999)

CD $16.00
Early Music New York Colonial Christmas
Seasonal music from the Colonies, this CD of vocal and instrumetnal music performed by world-class early music ensemble includes 18th-century shape-note anthems, popular tunes of the time frm the Englsih Dancing Master and more. (2004)

CD $15.00

Nowell Sing We Clear:
John Roberts, Tony Barrand, Fred Breunig, Andy Davis & Steve Woodruff
Pagan and Christmas midwinter carols and traditions performed by these artists with Steve Woodruff on the first CD listed below and Andy Davis on the others.
The Best of Nowell Sing We Clear (1989) CD $15.00
Hail Smiling Morn (1995) CD $15.00
Just Say Nowell (2000)

CD $15.00
The Revels Recordings Traditional carols, dances, processionals, shape-note hymns, Morris dance tunes and more.
The Christmas Revels (1978) CD $13.00
Rose and Thistle: English and Scottish Music from the Christmas Revels (2005)

CD $13.00

Waterson:Carthy
New!
Holy Heathens And The Old Green Man
Songs associated with the festivals of the English rural calendar; many with a Christmas theme, but also an Easter carol, a May song, and one for the harvest. The brilliant singing of the Waterson:Carthy tribe is enhanced by youthful vocal trio The Devil's Interval plus guest musicians.2006 |
CD $22.75

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BOOKS

Eddie Cass & Steve Roud Room, Room, Ladies and Gentlemen:An Introduction to the English Mummers' Play
A discussion of the roots and history of this captivating, living tradition. Includes a selection of play texts, performance hints and many photos. (2002) 120pgs

BK $28.25
John Langstaff Celebrate the Winter
John Langstaff Celebrate the Winter Seasonal songs, dances and drama to assist teachers and communities in presenting participatory solstice celebra- tions. (2001) 164pgs

BK $28.00
John and Nancy Langstaff, editors The Christmas Revels Songbook
Over 60 traditional and ritual carols, processionals and children's songs with chord suggestions, piano accompaniments, performance notes and more. (1995) 148pgs

BK $22.00

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DVDS

Peter Kennedy Streetshow: Seasonal Customs from the English Countryside
Along with footage of summer's May Day, floral dances and hobby horse; horn dances in September, you'll see guisers and mummers of the Christmas and Winter Solstice season. Approximately 31 minutes.
DVD $25.00


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SPECIAL GIFT IDEAS

Country Dance and Song Society

CDSS Tote Bag - Dance Play Sing
Roomy and sturdy 100% cotton canvas tote (14" x 14" x 5"). Natural with black bound sides and 26" shoulder straps. The large front pocket features a swirling dancing couple and the words "Dance Play Sing" - choice of Red or Blue. 2005
Check out a high resolution version of the graphics!
misc $16.00
CDSS SWORDLOCK JEWELRY Crafted exclusively for CDSS by noted jewelry designer Tom Kruskal, this one-inch diameter CDSS swordlock is a necessary accessory. (1996)
Sword Lock

CDSS Swordlock Pin - Antiqued Brass Finish
The CDSS Swordlock in an antiqued brass finish pin. Add one to your collection of accessories, give one to a friend or buy enough for your whole group! Choice of two attachments: safety pin or military clutch (butterfly clasp); please specify or we will choose for you. 2004 |
misc $5.50

CDSS Swordlock Pin - Antiqued Pewter Finish
Same as previous entry, only in antiqued pewter finish. 2004 |
misc $5.50
CDSS Swordlock Pin - Sterling Silver
The unique CDSS knot in an elegant sterling silver pin; perfect for your lapel or your Morris hat! A necessary accessory. By Tom Kruskal. 1996 |
misc $37.00
CDSS Swordlock Earrings - Sterling Silver
The CDSS swordlock in a one-inch diameter sterling silver earring, dangling from French wires. Made especially for us by noted jewelry designer Tom Kruskal. One pair. 1996 |
misc $68.00
GREETING CARDS
Three Christmas Carols 3 drawings by Genevieve Shimer, each one illustrating the first line of a well-known carol. With green ink on cream-colored stock, the set of 8 includes 2 of each design and envelopes. (1995)

M $5.00
Randy Miller Assorted Woodcuts. 5 designs giving glimpses of New England contra dances. These wood engravings are printed with black ink on ivory paper. Envelopes included. (1977)

M $5.00
Toki Oshima Dancing Celebration. Notecards for that dancer or musician in all of us. Four whimsical images (kick up your heels, barnyard dance, the piano player, and festival time ) are printed with vegetable dye inks on recycled stock. 8-pack includes 2 of each design plus envelopes. (2001)

M $10.75
BELLS, BELLS, BELLS... Normally we sell these brassed metal bells to outfit the morris dancer , but they could also be perfect for all sorts of crafty holiday projects: wreaths, tree ornaments, door hangers, anklets, cat's collars, you-name-it. 4 sizes.

----- Morris bells - Large (1 1/4 inch diameter)
The "traditional English" morris bell. Brassed finish, approx. 1 1/4 inch diameter. Add more sound to your bell pads. Made in England. |
misc $1.50
----- Morris bells - Medium (1 inch diameter)
The "traditional English" morris bell. Brassed finish, approx. 1 inch diameter. Size most commonly used on bell pads. Made in England. |
misc $0.75
----- Morris bells - Medium plus (1 1/8 inch diameter)
The "traditional English" morris bell. Brassed finish, approx.1 1/8 inch diameter. Made in England. |
misc $0.85
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Jingle bells - Large (1 1/4 inch diameter)
One-piece "sleigh"-type jingle bells with stamped metal loop. These are made of slightly thicker metal and have a deeper ring than the 1". Made in the USA of brass plated steel. Good for Morris. 2005 |
misc $0.30
Jingle Bells

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Jingle bells - Medium (1 inch diameter)
One-piece "sleigh"-type jingle bells with stamped metal loop. Made in the USA of brass plated steel. For Morris dancing, especially children's sides. 2005 |
misc $0.20
----- Morris Hankies, 18 1/2" square (set of 12)
Out of Stock- Please call for more information.
misc
GENERATION "D" TIN WHISTLES Key of D. Made of brass or nickel plated tin with plastic mouthpiece. Imported from England. Choose from:
Six-hole Brass M $ 9.50
Six-hole Nickel M $11.00
Three-hole Brass Tabor Pipe M $8.75
Three-hole Nickel Tabor Pipe

M $9.25

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LIMITED QUANTITIES - BUY NOW!!

Tea/Kitchen Towels

If you have visited our summer camp bookstore, you have seen these attractive tea towels. They are 100% linen, made in Ireland and make lovely and practical gifts.
misc $10.00 ea
kells

Please specify design or we will choose for you.
Celtic Celebration (green background, 4 panels of celtic knotwork)
Book of Kells #2t (tan border, illuminated apostles and knotwork)

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