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Recordings Sheet Music Ornaments
Products: Recordings
Artichoke Nights 2 (2012), CD
This new recording features original songs and instrumental pieces from 20 musicians associated with Artichoke
Community Music in Portland. Includes Carl Thor's hammered dulcimer piece "Manzanita Morning."
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Product #: ART-02D Price: $10.00 |
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A Beneficial Tradition
by the 80-member Portland Megaband (2009), CD
The Portland Megaband's latest CD was recorded live at the annual Megaband dance in Portland on March
14, 2009. Each year, dancers come from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond to experience the
energy and precision of this unique group. This recording includes all of the tunes played at the
dance, edited down somewhat to fit on one CD.
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Product #: PMB-02D Price: $15.00 |
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A Portland Play Along Selection: 97 Contra Dance Tunes for
Listening and Learning
by Betsy Branch, Clyde Curley, and Susan Songer (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, Clyde Curley, and Susan Songer (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, Clyde Curley, and Susan Songer (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! Proceeds from the sale of this recording 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.
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“This is a long-awaited release from the band... they are still going strong. The musicianship on this album [is] superb.”
--Green Man 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 beat.
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Product #: TAL-03D Price: $15.00 |
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Products: Sheet Music
Deep Peace for SATB choir with
piano and flute
by Sara Martin and Carl Thor (2006), 8½x11 folio, 8 pgs.
A lovely choral setting of the traditional Irish blessing, “Deep Peace of the running wave to you...”
The sheet music is now available either as a high-quality printed folio or as a PDF file imprinted to allow you
to make a specific number of copies.
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Product #: THR-04M Printed music Price: $2.00 per copy |
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Come to the Dance Hall: A collection
of 107 melodies for Diverse Musical Instruments, Suitable for use in Country
Dancing and Related Pastimes, Second Edition
by Carl Thor (2009), spiral bound, 100 pgs.
The expanded and revised second edition has more than twice as many tunes as the original edition;
includes reels and marches, jigs, waltzes, airs, hambos, schottisches, and more.
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“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: $20.00 |
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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.
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“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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The Portland Collection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific
Northwest : Revised Edition (2011)
by Susan Songer with Clyde Curley (original publication 1997), spiral bound, 310 pgs.
This tune book has become a standard reference among contra dance musicians throughout the country.
Contains 318 tunes, with extensive commentary on each, discography, and additional cross-references.
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Product #: PDX-01M Price: $28.00 |
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The Portland Collection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest,
Vol. 2
by Susan 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; includes extensive commentary on each tune,
and additional cross-references.
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Product #: PDX-02M Price: $28.00 |
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The Village Dance: Reels, Jigs, and Waltzes
by Hank Laramee (2005), spiral bound, 104 pgs.
Hank Laramee was a man of diverse talents and enthusiasms, and a prolific tunesmith. This book
provides a sampling of Hank's tunes, “Approved for Contra Dancing!”
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Product #: LAR-01M Price: $20.00 |
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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: $16.00 |
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Tewksbury Musical Instrument Ornaments
Our hammered dulcimer ornament started a trend, with these finely crafted musical instrument ornaments
now available from Tewksbury Ornaments. Now you can start collecting the entire ensemble for your tree!
Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon, each ornament is made of fine porcelain clay with hand-painted glazes.
Harp Ornament
Size: 2.25" x 4.4"
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Product #: TWK-09H Price: $16.00 |
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Guitar Ornament
Size: 1.5" x 4.5"
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Product #: TWK-10G Price: $16.00 |
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Violin Ornament
Size: 1.75" x 4.5"
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Product #: TWK-11V Price: $16.00 |
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Tewksbury Angel Ornaments
We now offer the complete selection of angels holding musical instruments from the Tewksbury Ornament line.
Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon, each ornament is made of fine porcelain clay with hand-painted glazes.
Angel with Horn
Size: 2.8" x 3.5"
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Product #: TWK-02A Price: $16.00 |
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Angel with Guitar
Size: 3.75" x 4.0"
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Product #: TWK-03A Price: $16.00 |
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Angel with Accordion
Size: 3.5" x 3.25"
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Product #: TWK-04A Price: $16.00 |
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Angel with Harp
Size: 3.0" x 4.4"
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Product #: TWK-05A Price: $16.00 |
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Angel with Mandolin
Size: 2.75" x 3.75"
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Product #: TWK-06A Price: $16.00 |
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Angel with Trumpet
Size: 3.0" x 4.25"
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Product #: TWK-07A Price: $16.00 |
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Angel with Violin
Size: 2.8" x 3.8"
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Product #: TWK-08A Price: $16.00 |
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