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Products: Recordings
A Portland Play
Along Selection: 97 Contra Dance Tunes for Listening and Learning by Betsy Branch, fiddle;
Clyde Curley, mandolin, 4-string banjo, fiddle, guitar; Susan Songer, piano (2008), 2 CDs
A companion for The Portland Collection volumes 1 and 2 (see below). Designed for learning and
practice, these CDs have melody in one channel and backup in the other so you can play along with or
without hearing your part. Or just listen to these great tunes!
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Product #: PDX-11D Price: $25.00 |
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A Portland Selection, by George Penk, fiddle; Clyde Curley,
mandolin, octave mandolin, 4-string banjo; Susan Songer, piano (2000), CD
The companion CD for The Portland Collection volume 1 (see below). Hear great contra dance tunes
played by seasoned Northwest musicians in 17 tracks, 36 tunes, 63 minutes of music.
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Product #: PDX-01D Price: $15.00 |
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A Portland Selection 2, by George Penk, fiddle; Clyde Curley,
mandolin, octave mandolin, 4-string banjo; Susan Songer, piano (2006), CD
The companion CD for The Portland Collection volume 2 (see below). In 18 tracks, 36 tunes, and 61
minutes of great music, these seasoned players bring to life some of the music found in the pages of the book.
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Product #: PDX-02D Price: $15.00 |
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The Portland Megaband: Live, by 70 musicians of the Portland
Megaband (2002), CD
Nothing can compare to the massive yet precise sound of the Portland Megaband,
heard once a year in Portland, Oregon. Mixed down from the original 32-track recording, this CD captures
the full range of the Megaband's sound, from a hammered dulcimer solo to the full force of 70 musicians
playing well with others.
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Product #: PMB-01D Price: $15.00 |
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A Circle of Friends: Fellowship and Faith in Music and Song,
by the Musicians of Michael Servetus UU Fellowship (2006), CD
The collective effort of dozens of musicians, this CD serves up 23 tracks of original and
traditional music, from a capella songs to Celtic harp, old-time fiddle, orignal folk songs,
and even a contra dance orchestra! An eclectic hour plus of music from the Michael Servetus Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Vancouver, WA.
Profits from the sale of this recording will go toward charitable causes.
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Product #: MSU-01D Price: $15.00 |
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Just Up the Hill, by Talisman (2004), CD
Talisman's latest CD provides over an hour of Celtic Style folk music played
with fire on hammered dulcimer, fiddle, flutes, guitar and voice. Click
here for more information.
“The group's sound is centered around Carl Thor's hammered dulcimer, but unlike similar ensembles, in which the supporting musicians try to match the lead's delicate sound, Talisman has the guitar roaring and the fiddle charging... There's no avoiding that ‘St. Anne's Reel’ and ‘Morrison's Jig’ started out as dance tunes, and Talisman isn't going to try to hide it.” -- Victory Review
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Product #: TAL-04D Price: $15.00 |
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Phoenix, by Talisman (1996), CD
Talisman provides a unique blend of traditional Celtic tunes, folk songs, and original music, ranging
from a 16th century melody to a contemporary bossa nova beat.
“The album's strength, I think, is in its imaginative arrangements and backups of vocals... quite solid, with a nice balance between strings and flutes.” -- Victory Review
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Product #: TAL-03D (CD) Price: $15.00 |
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Products: Sheet Music
The Portland Collection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific
Northwest by Sue Songer with Clyde Curley (1997), spiral bound, 312 pgs.
This tune book, which has become a standard reference among contra dance musicians, contains jigs and
reels from the Portland, Oregon contra dance repertoire. Irish, Scottish, Québécois, Appalachian, and
New England styles are represented, in both traditional and recently composed tunes. Includes 318 tunes,
with extensive commentary on each, and additional cross-references.
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Product #: PDX-01M Price: $25.00 |
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The Portland Collection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest,
Vol. 2 by Sue Songer with Clyde Curley (2005), spiral bound, 328 pgs.
A continuation of the invaluable first volume in identical format, this tune book presents 322 more
jigs and reels from the Portland contra dance repertoire. Irish, Scottish, Québécois,
Appalachian, and New England styles are represented, both traditional and recently composed. Includes
extensive commentary on each tune, and additional cross-references.
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Product #: PDX-02M Price: $25.00 |
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The Village Dance: Reels, Jigs, and Waltzes by Hank Laramee
(2005), spiral bound, 96 pgs.
Hank Laramee (1948-2006) was a man of diverse talents and enthusiasms, and he lived with creative gusto,
a ready smile, a quick wit, and a genuine interest in others. This book provides a sampling of Hank's prodigious
output of tunes since the late 1980's and showcases his broad musical influences and his love of New England folk
dance traditions and of other cultures. Includes 107 reels, 44 jigs and 20 waltzes, “Approved for Contra Dancing!”
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Product #: LAR-01M Price: $20.00 |
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Come to the Dance Hall: A collection
of 50 melodies for Diverse Musical Instruments, Suitable for use in Country
Dancing and Related Pastimes, by Carl Thor (2006), spiral bound, 44 pgs.
The title pretty well says it all. This book includes 16 reels and marches, 13 jigs, 14 waltzes
(some including harmony), and 7 others, including airs, Schottisches, and two-steps.
“Carl Thor is also a fine writer... the band brings his waltz ‘The Friendship’ right to your toes.”
--Festivals Directory NW
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Product #: THR-01M Price: $15.00 |
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Silver Falls Interlude: A tone poem
for Hammered Dulcimer, by Carl Thor (2006), sheet music, 6 pgs.
This piece was inspired by the natural beauty found at Oregon's Silver Falls State Park. It utilizes the full range
of the 4-octave hammered dulcimer. A recording of the piece is included on Talisman Just Up the Hill.
“I especially liked ‘Silver Falls Interlude’ -- that one really made my head come up when it first rolled out of the speakers.”
--Alan Scott, Portland, OR
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Product #: THR-02M Price: $5.00 |
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Products: Ornaments
Hammered Dulcimer Ornament
You'll be proud to hang this beautiful, handcrafted dulcimer ornament on your holiday tree, or display
it year round anywhere in your home. Created exclusively for Talisman Music by
Tewksbury Ornaments, in Portland, Oregon, each ornament is made of fine porcelain clay with
hand-painted glazes.
Size: 4.9" x 2.5"
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Product #: TWK-01HD Price: $15.00 |
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Angel with Horn ornament
We are pleased to offer three musical angels from the Tewksbury Ornament line. Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon,
each ornament is made of fine porcelain clay with hand-painted glazes.
Size: 2.8" x 3.5"
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Product #: TWK-02A Price: $13.50 |
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Angel with Guitar ornament
We are pleased to offer three musical angels from the Tewksbury Ornament line. Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon,
each ornament is made of fine porcelain clay with hand-painted glazes.
Size: 3.75" x 4.0"
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Product #: TWK-03A Price: $13.50 |
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Angel with Accordion ornament
We are pleased to offer three musical angels from the Tewksbury Ornament line. Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon,
each ornament is made of fine porcelain clay with hand-painted glazes.
Size: 3.5" x 3.25"
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Product #: TWK-04A Price: $13.50 |
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