# Nick Barber ## Pages - [English Choice Sound Files](https://nick-barber.net/english-choice-sound-files/): 01 – Aye Me 02 – Quarter Brawls 03 – Rufty Tufty 04 – Mundesse 05 – From Night Till Morn 06 – Herbert the Sherbert 07 – The Plane Tree 08 – Jeannet and Jeannot 09 – - [Birthday](https://nick-barber.net/birthday/): What team are you? NOTE: When you type a password, you might need to think which letters should be CAPITAL LETTERS. If you’re not sure, try both ways. - [calculators](https://nick-barber.net/calculators/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [artists](https://nick-barber.net/artists/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Writers](https://nick-barber.net/writers/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Paulo's 90th](https://nick-barber.net/paulos-90th/) - [White Rose History](https://nick-barber.net/white-rose-history/): Originally formed in the autumn of 1953 by a number of Leeds University Morris Men and others who wished to form a non-university side, White Rose Morris Men met initially in the Burley Road scout headquarters and were helped by Ron Smedley, the EFDSS Yorkshire Area Organiser. Co-operation continued with the Leeds University Men resulting in the joint hosting of the 53rd Morris Ring Meeting in Leeds in 1956 although it was to be 1959 before White Rose were admitted as a member side into the Morris Ring. In 1971, the club moved its base to Huddersfield and organised the […] - [](https://nick-barber.net/4098-2/): White Rose Events - [Where to find White Rose Morris](https://nick-barber.net/where-to-find-us/): Here are all White Rose’s confirmed events. White Rose Upcoming Events - [WRCE Engagements](https://nick-barber.net/wrce-engagements/): This section is not ready yet. It will tell you about the activities of the West Riding Concertina Ensemble – where we’ve played and where you can hear us next. - [WRCE Music](https://nick-barber.net/wrce-music/): This section is not ready yet. It will tell you about the music played by the West Riding Concertina Ensemble. - [WRCE Members](https://nick-barber.net/wrce-members/): This section is not ready yet. It will tell you about the members of the West Riding Concertina Ensemble. - [West Riding Concertina Ensemble](https://nick-barber.net/white-rose-concertina-ensemble/): This section is not ready yet. It will tell you about the West Riding Concertina Ensemble. - [NickWorks IT Support](https://nick-barber.net/nickworks-it-support/): NickWorks IT Support now only works with clients who have signed up to Nick’s  Bronze Service Plan. See below for how to join. NickWorks IT Support specialises in supporting your home computing. Most people run into computer problems at some time or other, and it can be VERY frustrating. Nick is very experienced at dealing with computer problems. Viruses, strange warning messages, hardware failures, slow computers, failure to start at all – Nick has seen it all before and will quickly get things back and running smoothly and cheaply. Work is normally done by remote access, and if you are not […] - [Contact White Rose Morris](https://nick-barber.net/contact-2/): Our Bagman is Adrian Jackson. Please email him for bookings, invitations, further details etc. Send Mail - [Jig Competition](https://nick-barber.net/jig-competition/): The 10th Cliff Barstow Jig Competition, Spa Foyer, Whitby, Tuesday 19th August 2025, 4.30pm The Cliff Barstow jig competition, now in its tenth year, was set up as a memorial to Cliff, a founder member of White Rose Morris, father and grandfather of active members Ned Barstow and Liam Parker. Cliff’s dancing was old-school Cotswold Morris – economical, straightforward and graceful – and these are the qualities that we are encouraging and looking for in the Jig competition. The 2025 winner was Emma Wooders, and the joint audience-choice winners were Reuben Earnshaw and Xavier Gillow. The standard was very high […] - [About White Rose Morris](https://nick-barber.net/white-rose/): White Rose Morris are based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. A familiar sight in distinctive ‘whites’ with green baldrics and straw hats at regional and national folk festivals, and other local events, White Rose dance the South Midlands (or Cotswold) tradition ‘Up North’ and have also performed in Sweden, Jersey, Provence, Romania and, most recently (2019), in Germany at the Aachen Festival. White Rose Morris practise at HD1 Dance Studio , 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield HD1 5AY on Wednesday evenings except during the summer months (when we often dance out) and new members are always welcome, however inexperienced! - [Sounds](https://nick-barber.net/sounds/) - [Sidmouth Tunebook Sound Files](https://nick-barber.net/sidmouth-tunebook-sound-files/): WARNING – THIS PAGE MAY BE SLOW TO LOAD  AS THERE ARE 1495 SOUND FILES On this page are links to the sound files for the 299 separate tunes in my book “Sidmouth Big Band Anniversary Tunebook“. These were generated by the Dorico software which I used to typeset all the tunes. These are here for the benefit of musicians who prefer to hear the tunes, rather than read the notation. For each tune there is a sound file for the full arrangement, followed by four files, one for each separate part. All these files are freely downloadable – but […] - [Nick's Musical Diary](https://nick-barber.net/nicks-musical-diary/): There are so many of these tunes, you might want to use the search box… 1. Cure of All Grief 1980 Written for the band Maxwell’s Demon when we needed an extra 48-bar jig. 2. The Sloe Gone Wrong 1980 Dates from when Mary was learning to play the concertina, and repeatedly played it wrong!! 3. The Lady in the Boat 1981 Written for the band Maxwell’s Demon when we needed an extra 48-bar jig. 4. Mary’s Polka No. 1 1983 5. Mary’s Polka No. 2 1984 Most of my early compositions were for particular people. Mary got 2. 6. […] - [Marsden String Day](https://nick-barber.net/marsden-string-day/):     The next Marsden String Day will be on Sunday September 14th 2025. Venue: Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden HD7 6BW  Timings: The event will run from 11am to around 5pm with breaks for coffee/tea and lunch.  Food and drink: Tea/coffee/biscuits will be supplied, with coffee from around 10.45am. For lunch, either bring something of your own, or visit one of the many cafes in Marsden. How to sign up: Please contact Nick re availability, as places are limited. If you are a violin player, please say whether you would like/expect to play 1st or 2nd violin. The […] - [Recordings](https://nick-barber.net/recordings/): Nick plays mostly melodeon, but also horn and recorder (with a little bit of baritone and tenor shawm too). Below is a round-up of recordings he has been involved with: You can listen to (and/or buy) these on Bandcamp: Nick and Mary Barber “Crossword”  The Official Brawl CD “Bopping with Brueghel”  “A Musical Diary” And these you can buy in Nick’s shop: English Rebellion “Four Across” Bonny Kate Lovely Nancy Grand Chain Oldham Rant Chas Marshall: “The Compleat Anglo” A Horn Trio   jcrazy jumping - [Tunes](https://nick-barber.net/tunes/): Whether it’s playing in bands, doing sessions, composing, arranging or researching, traditional dance tunes have always been an important part of Nick’s life. Publications and CDs are all in his shop page. Nick’s Musical Diary contains hundreds of tunes written over a period of more than forty years. Find out more about Nick’s Musical Diary here. Hear some of Nick’s CDs on his Bandcamp page. Sidmouth Big Band is a massive acoustic ceilidh band which meets every year and who often play interesting tunes researched from unpublished sources.  Nick’s interest in older unpublished material has led him to Vaughan Williams […] - [Bands](https://nick-barber.net/bands/): As a folk musician, Nick plays in the bands The Barber Band and The Stean Cottage Band as well as for White Rose Morris Men. His main instrument is the melodeon, but he is often heard playing french horn, recorder or alphorn. His passion for traditional English music sessions has led to several tunebooks, and his books, CDs and pictures can be purchased from the Nick’s shop. Nick’s Musical Diary was a series of tunes based on personal events. At least one of them (Skirmish) has made its way into the wider world, changing a bit as it did so. In the classical world, Nick plays in […] - [White Rose 70th Anniversary Ceilidh](https://nick-barber.net/white-rose-70th-anniversary-ceilidh/): Saturday November 25th – Caller, the legendary Matt Simons!!  - [Guy's Celebration](https://nick-barber.net/guys-celebration/): GUY’S LIGHT ORCHESTRA We plan to have a go at playing Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 (The Haffner) Because we have too many of some instruments (flutes and clarinets) and none of others (celli, basses, trumpets) we will ask a few people to take a different part. Two clarinets (who can play bass clarinet) will be asked to do cello. Two more clarinets will be asked to be trumpets. The flutes might have to take turns.  Paper versions of the parts will be available on the day. Downloadable versions are here: Violin1  Violin2  Viola cello Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon Horn Trumpet […] - [British Library](https://nick-barber.net/british-library/): Here are scans of some tunebooks located in the British Library published between 1711 and 1818. Some of these tunes appear in my 2023 Big Band Tunebook. Bland and Weller (Index of Bland and Weller tunes) (PDF FILE) Thomas Cahusac and William Cahusac (Index of Cahusac) (PDF FILE) Nathaniell Kynaston (Index of Kynaston) (PDF FILE) - [Contact](https://nick-barber.net/contact/): Email:  Please email nickbarber2021 @ outlook.com (without the spaces) Phone:  Please ring 07710491762 and leave a message – I will get back to you. Address:  11, Marsh Grove Road, Huddersfield HD3 3AQ LINKS Nick’s Business website Orchestra of Square Chapel White Rose Morris Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra Nick Barber – facebook - [Sidmouth Big Band](https://nick-barber.net/sidmouth-big-band/): Sidmouth big band is a giant all-comers ceilidh band which happens at Sidmouth Folk Festival every year. A week of workshops lead to a public ceilidh, playing for dancing in the Anchor Gardens (Thursday 7th August, afternoon). For 2025 Sidmouth festival, the tunes were selected from the Big Book below, though possessing the book isn’t a requirement! Bound books will be available during Sidmouth week. They can also be downloaded from here: Sidmouth Big Band Book Sidmouth Big Band Book (B flat edition) Sidmouth Big Band Book (Mary Yates version) Sidmouth Big Band Book (Caroline Ellis version) HEAR THE TUNES: […] - [Sidmouth Big Band](https://nick-barber.net/sidmouth-big-band-2/): / Workshops will run daily Sunday August 6th-Friday August 11th, with an Anchor Gardens Ceilidh on the Friday Hear the tunes: - [Musical Diary](https://nick-barber.net/musical-diary/): Nick’s Musical Diary spans over forty years. All the tunes are original – many are dance tunes, other are slower tunes, more like songs without words. A selection of Musical Diary tunes are published in the book A Musical Diary and many of the tunes can be heard on Bandcamp, where each track or the whole CD can be purchased. I keep a version of all the tunes in this BIG LIST. Please feel free to play or record any of these tunes. If they are performed in public please declare the performance to PRS as I will then receive […] - [Stean Cottage Band](https://nick-barber.net/stean-cottage-band/): The Stean Cottage Band is Mary Barber (fiddle), Chas Marshall (anglo concertina) and Nick Barber (melodeon, horn, recorder and piano). There is more about the band here. - [Barber Band](https://nick-barber.net/barber-band/): About the Barber Band The Barber Band play traditional English music for dancing in their own unique style. We combine the traditional fiddle and melodeon duet with oboe and bass saxophone to provide a lively, foot-tapping and energetic sound. The lineup is: Mary Barber: Fiddle Nick Barber: Melodeon, french horn Susan Edwards: Oboe John Barber: Bass saxophone The band works with a range of expert callers who can lead you through the dances and ensure that you have a memorable occasion. The Barber Band performed at Upton Festival and Sidmouth Folk Festival in 2025. They are the band for Ryburn 3 Step’s New Year Family […] - [Tunes](https://nick-barber.net/tunes-old/): As a folk musician, Nick plays in the bands The Barber Band and The Stean Cottage Band as well as for White Rose Morris Men. His main instrument is the melodeon, but he is often heard playing french horn, recorder or alphorn. His passion for traditional English music sessions has led to several tunebooks, and his books, CDs and pictures can be purchased from the Nick’s shop. Nick’s Musical Diary was a series of tunes based on personal events. At least one of them (Skirmish) has made its way into the wider world, changing a bit as it did so. In the classical world, Nick plays in […] - [Nick Barber](https://nick-barber.net/):   As a folk musician, Nick plays in the bands The Barber Band, The Stean Cottage Band as well as for White Rose Morris Men. His main instrument is the melodeon, but he is often heard playing french horn, recorder or alphorn. His passion for traditional English music sessions has led to several tunebooks, and his books, CDs and pictures can be purchased from the Nick’s shop. Nick’s Musical Diary was a series of tunes based on personal events. At least one of them (Skirmish) has made its way into the wider world, changing a bit as it did so.  In the classical […] - [My account](https://nick-barber.net/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://nick-barber.net/checkout/) - [Cart](https://nick-barber.net/cart/) - [Shop](https://nick-barber.net/shop/) ## Products - [Nick Barber's English Choice Harmonies](https://nick-barber.net/product/nick-barbers-english-choice-harmonies/): Companion to the popular "Red Book" Nick Barber's English Choice. - [Periodic Table Place Mat](https://nick-barber.net/product/periodic-table-place-mat/): Always a talking point, enliven your dinner table with this Orchestra of Square Chapel Periodic Table of Musical Instruments place mat! - [Periodic Table Coasters (set of four) OUT OF STOCK](https://nick-barber.net/product/periodic-table-coasters/): A set of four colourful coasters to match the Orchestra table mats and mugs. Crafted to perfection, measuring 90 x 90mm with sleek 9mm rounded corners, a resilient 3mm MDF base with an additional cork layer for added protection. Featuring a durable and high-gloss finish, and designed to withstand daily use with ease. With a heat-resistant coating, you can enjoy your hot beverages without worrying about damage to the coaster. Can be partnered with the Orchestra of Square Chapel Periodic Table mug and the Orchestra of Square Chapel Periodic Table place mat. Seventy-two instruments, arranged into families in the same […] - [Periodic Table Mouse Mat - OUT OF STOCK](https://nick-barber.net/product/periodic-table-mouse-mat/): Brighen up your office with the Orchestra of Square Chapel Periodic Table of Musical Instruments mousemat! Smooth matte surface Dimensions: 19.71 x 23.495 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Can be partnered with the Orchestra of Square Chapel Periodic Table mug and the Orchestra of Square Chapel Periodic Table coasters. Seventy-two instruments, arranged into families in the same way as the elements of the Periodic Table: The String family: Violin, Rebec, Viola, Viol, Cello, Double bass The Woodwind family: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Contrabassoon The Brass family: Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel horn, Trombone, Tuba The Free Reed family: Harmonica, Melodica, Concertina, Bandoneon, […] - [Periodic Table Mug](https://nick-barber.net/product/periodic-table-mug/): A beautiful and colourful mug featuring a Periodic Table of Musical Instruments, sold in aid of Orchestra of Square Chapel, Halifax. - [Nick's Six](https://nick-barber.net/product/nicks-six/): All six of Nick's tunebooks - at a big discount! - [Sidmouth Big Band Anniversary Tunebook](https://nick-barber.net/product/sidmouth-big-band-anniversary-tunebook/): Celebrating 25 years of the Sidmouth Big Band, this book contains 299 dance tunes from a variety of sources, many 18th century. - [Nick & Mary Barber CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/nick-mary-barber-cd/): Nick and Mary's 1997 CD of English and Scandinavian dance music. St Vicente / Square backets (N. Barber) Will You Patch My Pants for Me? Dunkirke (Playford) Bloomsbury Market (Playford) Bjallran (Sleigh Ride Schottische) (Jonsson) Standing Alone / A Little Bit Cool (N. Barber) Lily Lips / Hudane (Button & Whitaker / Hodsoll) Rattvik Schottisches (Trad.) Nutmigga & Ginger The London Schottische (A. Cheyne) Lindegaardens Brudemarch (D. Clark) The Honeymoon / Oldham Rant (Kershaw) Lullaby / Lazy Jig (N. Barber) Bus Stop / Kurakin (Hampson / Hodsoll) Crossword (N. Barber) Never Again (N. Barber) - [English Rebellion CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/english-rebellion-cd/): Thc CD “Four Across” by the ceilidh band English Rebellion (Nick and Mary Barber, Mary Humphreys and Anahata). - [Lovers' Leap CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/lovers-leap-cd/): A CD from the Barber Sisters. - [The Compleat Anglo CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/the-compleat-anglo-cd/): Chas Marshall on solo anglo concertina. - [Bonny Kate CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/bonny-kate-cd/): Together with “Lovely Nancy”, accompanying CD for “Nick Barber’s English Choice” – the original red session tunebook. - [Lovely Nancy CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/lovely-nancy-cd/): Together with “Bonny Kate”, accompanying CD for “Nick Barber’s English Choice” – the original red session tunebook. - [Grand Chain CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/grand-chain-cd/): Together with “Oldham Rant”, accompanying CD for “Nick Barber’s English Selection". - [Oldham Rant CD](https://nick-barber.net/product/oldham-rant-cd/): Together with “Grand Chain”, accompanying CD for “Nick Barber’s English Selection”. - [Nick Barber's English Selection](https://nick-barber.net/product/nick-barbers-english-selection/): Nick’s second session tune book – often referred to as “The Blue Book”. 95 tunes, with chords, from English traditional music sessions. - [Nick Barber's English Choice](https://nick-barber.net/product/nick-barbers-english-choice/): The original “Red” session tunebook. - [Eighty English Dance Tunes](https://nick-barber.net/product/eighty-english-dance-tunes/): Nick Barber’s publications – Nick Barber’s English Selection and Nick Barber’s English Choice, together with their accompanying CDs, have become a standard item for many English traditional musicians. Now, Eighty English Dance Tunes offers a longer look at the sources from which so many of our current favourite tunes have sprung. There is a wealth of great music in here, just itching to get out and get played for dancing! Packed with interesting information and brilliant but little-known tunes, this book is beautifully presented with a spiral binding and printed on quality paper. CONTENTS – HEAR ALL THE TUNES!! Harrogate Lodge – Aird German Boor […] - [Nick's Nodebog](https://nick-barber.net/product/nicks-nodebog/): Description A smørrebrød of tunes from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland – chosen, edited and arranged in two parts by Nick Barber. Contents are shown in the gallery photo. - [A Musical Diary](https://nick-barber.net/product/musical-diary/): Eighty-four tunes composed by Nick Barber. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)