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BALTIMORE F OLK M USIC S OCIETY Member, Country Dance & Song Society www.bfms.org February 2007 Village Harmony, Acclaimed Youth World Music Choir, Returns to Baltimore Friday, March 2, 2007, 8 pm Woodbrook Baptist Church, 25 Stevenson Lane, Towson, MD Vermont’s unique youth world mu- mellifluous South African sic choir, Village Harmony, returns sound. Village Harmony direc- to Baltimore for a concert on Friday, tors Larry Gordon and Patty March 2, 8 PM, at Woodbrook Bap- Cuyler have studied traditional tist Church, 25 Stevenson Lane, in singing extensively with native Towson. Two years ago, there was teachers in Georgia, Bulgaria, “standing room only” for their con- Corsica, and South Africa. A cert, and the audience was awed by number of the young singers the incredible ability and energy of have also participated in sum- these teens. You won’t want to miss mer singing camps in these this event! countries. Audiences regularly remark on the “sheer agility, The concert features traditional mu- vitality and power” of the sic from Bulgaria, Caucasus Geor- group. gia and South Africa; American shape-note songs new and old; contemporary compositions; and villancicos from renaissance Gordon says, “this year’s ensemble is perhaps our finest in recent Spain. memory: motivated, highly experienced, responsive, Village Harmony’s 18 singers, age 15-19, drawn in tune, and with a range of really interesting voices.” from throughout Vermont, have earned a wide reputation for their remarkable command of var- Admission at the door is a mere $8 for BFMS mem- ied ethnic singing styles, ranging from the cutting bers, $10 for non-members, half price for kids. Doors "hard-voice” of Balkan village music to the open at 7:30. Come early to be sure and get a seat! darker sonorities of Georgian singing to the rich, There is no more romantic Waltz Workshop and Valentine’s Extravaganza, Join us for a lovely evening if dance than the waltz! Come and waltzing and contra dancing at the learn to waltz or learn new Saturday, February 10, 2007 at St. Mark’s Annual Valentine's Extravaganza. waltz variations and refine your Gaye Fifer , Virginia's sweetheart, style with nationally known waltz instructor, Gaye Fifer . Gaye's will call to Dance du Jour . This awesome band features the ro- teaching style will have you gliding across the floor in no time. mantic and exciting sounds of Alexander Mitchell on violin, and Live music will be provided by Dance du Jour featuring the Liz Donaldson on piano. Special guest Henry Koretsky of Con- luscious sounds of Alexander Mitchell on violin, Liz tra Rebels fame will add extra excitement on mandolin and gui- Donaldson on piano, and special guest Henry Koretsky on man- tar. In addition to an evening of terrific contras, there will be dolin and guitar. plenty of opportunity to waltz. Don't forgot the Annual Dessert Contest at the break. Prizes and glory await The workshop is at St. Mark's on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown you for your culinary achievements! For more Road in Pikesville. MD. It runs from 5:30 to information: Diane, 410-321-8419 or match- 6:30. Admission is $4 for members of BFMS [email protected] and affiliated groups, and $5 for non- members. A pot luck dinner will follow the St. Mark's on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown workshop at 6:30. (The monthly BFMS Sec- Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 Admission: $7 ond Saturday Dance runs from 8 to 11.) For members, $10 non-members, $2 discount for more information: contact Alan at 410-647- full-time students 2374 or e-mail [email protected] February 2007 Somebody Scream IN MEMORIAM: RUFUS WasHINGtON Mardi Gras Dance: Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys * Saturday, February 10, Lesson: 8 pm, Dance 9 pm to 12 am The Barn Theater, Community College of Baltimore County, 800 S. Rolling Rd, Catonsville Grammy nominee Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are one of the top Cajun bands around. They tour worldwide while re- taining strong ties to their roots in Acadiana where they perform regularly at area festivals and night clubs, and of course, in Ma- mou the night before Mardi Gras. Steve Riley was playing ac- cordion by the age of 7, and by age 16, he was touring with Dewey Balfa, who helped him learn to play fiddle. He has be- come the major force in Cajun Culture, bringing new vitality to the music. When Cajuns go out on the weekend looking for a band that will recharge their pride and identity, they find it in Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. We are so happy to bring him back for this year's Mardi Gras Party. BFMS member Rufus Washington, 58, passed away Come on out and join the at his home on January 5, 2007. Rufus was often celebration. Costumes are seen at our Wednesday night contra dances. He was always a treat. in a significant relationship with BFMS member Admission: $20, $17 BFMS Susan Morris. Rufus is survived by his mother, 2 members w/ID,$12 CCBC/ daughters, and 6 siblings. Rufus was a relatively new CC students with ID. Spon- member to BFMS, and he enjoyed very much being a sored by BFMS and CCBC/CC Office of Student Events FFIC: part of our community. His presence will be missed [email protected],410.653.2571 wherewegotozydeco.com at our dances. BFMS sends our condolences Rufus’ From I-95, take exit 47 (Rt.1-95). Follow signs for Rt. 166. Turn family, as well as to Susan and all who knew Rufus. right onto Rt. 166 North (Rolling Road) towards Catonsville. At More information to come regarding a memorial to the second traffic light (Valley Rd/Campus Drive), turn left into Rufus. the campus. Free, well-lit parking in parking lot A. The Barn Theater is the stone building on the hill beyond. BFMS Board News Tuesday, February 6, 8 pm The BFMS Board met on January 2, 2007. The first item of dis- We meet at the home of Jan Caughlan cussion was the purchase of a new piano. The piano at St. Mark's will no longer hold a tune and the piano at Lovely Lane is show- Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. ing its age. Various plans have been discussed, including buying Meetings are open to all BFMS members, who are encouraged to a "new" piano for Lovely Lane and moving that one to St. attend. Ice cream social after the meeting. For directions, please Mark's. We are still looking for contributions for the "Piano contact the host. For agenda or other information, please contact Fund." the President (see page 9). The Wassail party was a success and raised enough money to Saturday, March 10, 7 pm offer a small "bonus" to the Church hosting it. ANNUAL MEETING : Save the date for the BFMS Annual The Nominations Committee will be hard at work finding candi- Membership Meeting, held to nominate candidates for the BFMS dates to fill the slots for the next Board election. Talk to Perry Board. Candidates serve from June 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. All Shafran if you are interested in helping run BFMS in the upcom- BFMS members invited to participate. ing year. At St. Mark’s, 1620 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville. Attend meeting and receive FREE admission to the 2nd Saturday contra dance that night! 2 * BFMS Event † Member-sponsored event February 2007 BFMS Dance BFMS English Country Dance * BFMS American Contra & Square Dance * Monday evenings, 8–10:30 pm; New dancer workshop: 7:45 on Wednesday evenings, 8–10:30 pm the first Monday of each month New dancer orientation: 7:30 pm on the 2 nd and 4 th St. Mark’s on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown Road, Wednesdays each month Pikesville Historic Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Bal- English Country Dancing: Jane Austen did it (and wrote about timore it). George Washington did it (but not with Jane Austen). You Music and dance styles include New England, Southern Appala- can do it, too! Each dance is taught and walked through. You chian, and Celtic. Nationally-known musicians and callers ap- don’t have to bring a partner. Always live music, always pear regularly. Dances are taught and walked through. No part- friendly dancers to welcome new dancers. Admission: $10/$7 ner is necessary. New dancers are always invited. for BFMS members and affiliates. Info: [email protected] Admission: $10/$7 for BFMS members and affiliates. Full-time www.bfms.org students receive a $2 discount. Snack contributions for the break 1/2 mile inside the Beltway, Exit 20 South are welcome. Info: [email protected] www.bfms.org th February 5 From the north: Take I-83 south to the 28 Street/Druid Hill th Caller: Christopher Field . Music: Carl Friedman (violin), exit. Bear left and take 28 St. to Maryland Ave. Turn right on rd Robin Wilson (flute, concertina), and Julie Gorka ( piano ). Maryland Ave. and then left on 23 St. New dancers’ orientation promptly at 7:45. From the south: Get to Pratt St., either by taking I-95 to I-395, exiting for downtown Baltimore onto S. Howard and turning February 12 right on Pratt. Once on Pratt, turn left onto Charles and then Caller: Susan Taylor. Music: Marty Taylor (recorders, whis- right onto 23 rd St. tle, concertina), Karin Loya (cello), Liz Donaldson (piano). Use parking lots on either side of 23 rd at St. Paul. The church February 19 is on your right. Caller: Diane Schmit.