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Holiday OfferingsFrom The Country Dance and Song Society Store |
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| Main Sales Page Audio Recordings |
| Artist/Author/Band | Additional information | Format | Price |
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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 |

| 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 |

| 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 |

Country Dance and Song Society
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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) |

| 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.
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| ----- | 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 |
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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 | |

| 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 |

| Please specify design or we will choose for you. | ||
The CDSS store gets very busy during this season. Please place your orders early and allow extra time for delivery.
Phone: 413-268-7426 |
Country Dance and Song Society 132 Main St/PO Box 338 Haydenville, MA 01039-0338 Office Hours M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm EST |
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