Sidmouth Big Band Anniversary Tunebook

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Celebrating 25 years of the Sidmouth Big Band, this book contains 299 dance tunes from a variety of sources, many 18th century.

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Celebrating 25 years of the Sidmouth Big Band, as well as 70 years of Sidmouth Folk Festival, this book contains 299 dance tunes from a variety of sources, many 18th century. All these tunes have been used for dancing by the Big Band, and all are arranged in four parts by Nick Barber. There are a lot of tunes here, but the 2-up A4 landscape format and the coil binding make it readable and easy to use.

Anyone who is looking for some dance tunes which are a bit different, with some ideas on arranging them, need look no further!

You can also download any individual tune from here without charge! But you’ll end up with a big pile of sheets of paper – the Big Band Big Book is a much nicer thing!!

Additionally, you can hear any of the arrangements, and the separate parts, by visiting the Sidmouth Big Band sound files page!

NOTE: As of 12th April 2024 the price has increased from £12 to £13 but the postage charge has been reduced from £3.50 to £2.50!

CONTENTS

  1. A Dance (2013, 2019, 2020): Clarke W.
  2. A Hornpipe (Walsh) (2014): Anonymous-Walsh
  3. A Hornpipe (Irwin) (2017): Irwin
  4. A Little Bit Cool (2001, 2006): Barber-2
  5. A Quadrill (2017): Irwin
  6. Adele’s Delight (2021): Hume
  7. The Africans (2017): Whitaker
  8. Agoriad y Blodau (2021): Roberts
  9. Albert Farmer’s Bonfire Tune (2008): Barber-4
  10. Alborg Polka (2022): Barber-3
  11. Alexis (2008, 2014, 2019): Hodsdull
  12. Allexander (2013, 2016, 2019): Clarke W.
  13. Altenberg Waltz (2007): Shatwell
  14. Ann Frazer McKenzie (2008): Atkinson
  15. Another Type of Waltz (2017): Irwin
  16. Argiers (2006): Playford
  17. The Automaton Chess Player (2022): Green
  18. Baked Leg of Pork and Potatoes (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  19. The Ball (2008): Hardy
  20. Bang Up Hornpipe (2007): Shatwell
  21. The Banquet (2018): Anonymous-4
  22. Untitled Hornpipe (Bath Hornpipe) (2005, 2006): Leadley
  23. The Battle of Prague (2001): Clare
  24. Beatrice Hill’s Three-Handed Reel (2001): Hill B.
  25. The Beau’s Delight (2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014): Kidson
  26. Bee to the Honeypot (2000, 2002): Barber-2
  27. The Beggar Girl (2013): Clarke W.
  28. Bellingham Boat (2008): Charlton
  29. Big Bow Wow (2013): Clarke W.
  30. Bill Hall’s No. 1 (2008): Barber-5
  31. Bill Hall’s No. 2 (2008): Barber-5
  32. Billy Pitt (2017): Irwin
  33. Billy Twist Hornpipe (2005, 2006, 2019): Leadley
  34. Bjorklunds Polketta (2022): Barber-3
  35. Black Nag (2006): Playford
  36. Bloom of the Pea (2014): Skillern
  37. Bloomsbury Market (2007): Playford
  38. Boda Waltz (2022): Barber-3
  39. Bokker Skotsk (2022): Barber-3
  40. Bonny Lass (2014): Wright
  41. Brampton Reel (2017): Irwin
  42. Brandon Quick Step (2013): Clarke W.
  43. The Brighton Bonnet (2014): Wheatstone
  44. Brudmarsch till Olle och Birgitte (2022): Barber-344. Brudmarsch till Olle och B
  45. Bugle Horn (2023): Cahusac-6
  46. Bury Waltz (2013): Clarke W.
  47. Bus Stop (2016, 2020): Hampson
  48. Buskin (2006): Playford
  49. Butchers Hornpipe (2004): Leadley
  50. Button Up My Big Mouth (2001): Barber-2
  51. Cap’n Pelham’s Favourite (2018): Anonymous-4
  52. Capuchin (2005): Leadley
  53. Carlton House (2017): Irwin
  54. Carol’s Waltz (2021): Barber-2
  55. Cassino (2018): Anonymous-4
  56. The Chainess Dance (2007, 2011): Shatwell
  57. Chelmsford Assembly (2006, 2019): Johnson
  58. Chelsea Reach (2006): Playford
  59. The Chinise Dance (2013, 2019): Clarke W.
  60. Clee Hill (2008): Barber-4
  61. The Clermont (2007): Shatwell
  62. Coleford Jig (2008): Barber-4
  63. Countess of Powis’s Fancy (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  64. The Crocus (2023): Cahusac-4
  65. Crooked Leggs (2018): Anonymous-4
  66. Cuckolds All a Row (2006, 2007, 2011): Playford
  67. The Cuckoo (2001, 2004): Hardy
  68. The Cure of All Grief (2019): Kidson F.
  69. The Cypress Wreath (2007): Shatwell
  70. Dainty Davy (2018): Anonymous-4
  71. Dance (2013): Clarke W.
  72. Danish March from Reventlow (2022): Barber-3
  73. Diversions of Purley (2023): Cahusac-7
  74. Dorsetshire March (2013): Clarke W.
  75. Down With the French (2008): Gibbons
  76. Downfall of Paris (2002): Nuttall
  77. Duke of York’s Hornpipe (2005, 2007, 2011, 2016, 2020): Leadley
  78. The Duke of York’s Quickstep (2004): Gibbons
  79. Dunkirke (2006): Playford
  80. The Dwarf (2023): Cahusac-4
  81. Egg Dance (2018): Anonymous-4
  82. Eklundaspolska No. 3 (2022): Barber-3
  83. Emma (2022): Barber-3
  84. Fairest Isle (2006): Purcell
  85. Fairlop Park (2001, 2002, 2004): Anonymous-1
  86. The Favourite Maltese Dance (2007): Shatwell
  87. Feast (2001, 2002, 2005): Barber-2
  88. The Feathers (2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2014): Broderip-2
  89. Fitz Ugly (2015, 2017, 2019): Whitaker
  90. The Flight (2008): Hardy
  91. The Follies of the Day (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  92. The Four Seasons (2007): Barber-5
  93. Fransch Morgenstierne (2022): Barber-3
  94. Free Mason (2018): Anonymous-4
  95. French Quadrille (2013): Clarke W.
  96. Gammel Bjorn (2022): Barber-3
  97. Ganglat efter Skommar Far (2022): Barber-3
  98. Ganglat fran Appelbo (2001, 2002, 2004, 2008): Artbergs-Kalle
  99. Ganivelle (2002): Paris
  100. German Boor Dance (2018, 2019, 2020): Anonymous-4
  101. German Dance (2018, 2020): Anonymous-4
  102. German Spa (2011, 2014, 2019): Walsh
  103. Glorious Appollo (2013): Clarke W.
  104. Gloucestershire Hornpipe (2001): Baldwin
  105. Godess March (2002): Nuttall
  106. Grand Chain (2016): Barber-4
  107. Grand Hornpipe (2007): Stables
  108. Grandfathers Tune (2001, 2016): Barber-5
  109. Green Dragon’s Hornpipe (2019): Leadley
  110. Gretna Green (2018): Anonymous-4
  111. Grimstock (2006, 2007, 2011): Playford
  112. Hadrian’s Wall (2007, 2008, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020): Kidson F.
  113. Half Hannikin (2006): Playford
  114. Harrogate Lodge (2019): McGlashan
  115. Harry Enfield’s Waltz (2002, 2004, 2007, 2016, 2020): Barber-2
  116. Height of Cader Idris (2021): Miracles
  117. Henri Quatre (2007): Shatwell
  118. Hillebolla Schottis (2022): Barber-3
  119. Hill’s Fancy (2016): Hill
  120. Holmfirth Jig (2002, 2004): Barber-2
  121. Holywell Hornpipe (2005): Leadley
  122. Hook’s Fancy (2014, 2015, 2017): Broderip-1
  123. The Hopeless (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  124. Holywell’s Hornpipe (2002): Nuttall
  125. Hornpipe (Morpeth Rant) (2013): Clarke W.
  126. Hot Cockles (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  127. Hudane (2014): Hodsdull
  128. Huntsman’s Chorus (2002): Nuttall
  129. I Would If I Could (2005): Leadley
  130. I’ll Touzel Your Kerchy (2021): Jackson
  131. The Imperial Quickstep (2021): O’Farrell
  132. Ironlegs (2017): Irwin
  133. Isle of France (2013, 2019): Clarke W.
  134. Jack O’Robinson (2016):
  135. Jamaica (2006): Playford
  136. Jubilate (2016): (Dutch)
  137. Kerry Mills Barn Dance (2004, 2006, 2008): Bainbridge
  138. King George’s March (2013): Clarke W.
  139. King George’s (2013): Clarke W.
  140. Kings Bridge Assembly (2002): Nuttall
  141. Kirkgate Hornpipe (2007): Kidson
  142. Kiss My Lady (2005, 2019): Leadley
  143. Kitty Kick-away (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  144. Kurakin (2016, 2020): Hodsdull
  145. La Belle Duchess (2001): Broderip-1
  146. La Fat da Village (2018): Anonymous-4
  147. La Poole Quadrille (2013): Clarke W.
  148. La Zone de Venus (2001): Gallini
  149. Lady Cholmondley’s Waltz (2004): Gibbons
  150. Lady Frances Pratt’s Fancy (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  151. Lady Harriet Clive’s Favourite (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  152. Lady of the Lake (2001): Anonymous-2
  153. Lady Sarah Stuart (2001): Wheatstone
  154. Lal Schottische (2017): Irwin
  155. Lancashire Hornpipe (2017): Irwin
  156. Last of June (2001, 2016): Murphy
  157. Laura and Lenza (2013): Clarke W.
  158. Lawrey’s Fancy (2022): Green
  159. Lee’s Polka (2008, 2016): Kidson F.
  160. L’Ete (2007, 2011): Shatwell
  161. Lily Lips (2014. 2015, 2017): Whitaker
  162. Lindegaarden’s Brudemarch (2001, 2011): Clarke D.
  163. Linky Lanky (2005): Leadley
  164. London Hornpipe (2000): Leadley
  165. Long Room of Scarborough (2005): Leadley
  166. The Looking Glass (2023): Cahusac-7
  167. Lord St Vincent’s Waltz (2001, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2020): Astor
  168. Mad Moll of the Cheshire Hunts (2004, 2007): Locke
  169. Madam Saqui’s Waltz (2015, 2017, 2020): Whitaker
  170. Madam Simonet (2023): Cahusac-4
  171. Madsbol Polka No. 1 (2022): Barber-3
  172. Maid of Bath (2018): Anonymous-4
  173. Maiden Lane (2006, 2007): Playford
  174. Major Mackie’s Jig
  175. Malthouse Hornpipe (2013, 2021): Clarke W.
  176. March of St Timothy (2021): Morningstar
  177. March (Rasmus Storm nr 13) (2021): Storm
  178. The Marquis of Queensbury (2023): Cahusac-1
  179. The Merry Mourners (2014): Clementi
  180. Michael Turner’s Jig (2004): Turner
  181. Miss Gayton’s Hornpipe (2005, 2006): Leadley
  182. Miss Menager’s Hornpipe (2005): Leadley
  183. Miss Richards’ Hornpipe (2004, 2014): Hardy
  184. Miss Stageldoir’s Fancy (2023): Cahusac-4
  185. Miss Wade’s Fancy (2018): Anonymous-4
  186. Molly Brown’s Whim (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  187. Morpeth Rant
  188. Mount Hills (2006, 2007): Playford
  189. Mr Rew’s Heel and Toe Polka (2020): Rew
  190. Mr Richardson’s Jig (2017): Irwin
  191. Mrs Hamilton of Pencaitland (2007): Gow
  192. Murchy (Rasmus Storm nr 14) (2021): Storm
  193. Never Again (2004, 2005, 2008, 2020): Barber-2
  194. A New Opera Hat (2013, 2016): Clarke W.
  195. The New Rigaudon (2006): Playford
  196. The New Theatre (2022): Green
  197. Non Joli Garcon (2017): Whitaker
  198. Nonesuch (2006): Playford
  199. Not the Oyster Girl (2004, 2016): Barber-2
  200. Now Pray Don’t Be Stingy (2017): Whitaker
  201. Nutmiggs and Ginger (2001): Anonymous-3
  202. The Oaks Assembly (2005): Leadley
  203. The Officers Polka (2020): Barber-4
  204. Old Spedlings Castles Ghost Dance (2017): Irwin
  205. Orton Lodge (2017): Irwin
  206. Oscar Woods Jig (2004): Woods
  207. Patties Whim (2018): Anonymous-4
  208. Pease Pudding and Oyster Sauce (2017): Whitaker
  209. The Persian Dance (2002, 2016): Nuttall
  210. The Pirate (2002): Nuttall
  211. Pleyels Air (2018): Anonymous-4
  212. Pope Joan (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  213. Portobellow Hornpipe (2017): Irwin
  214. Prince of Wales Delight (2023): Cahusac-5
  215. Queen of Hearts (2023): Cahusac-4
  216. Quick and Merry (2005): Leadley
  217. Quick Step (2013): Clarke W.
  218. Quickstep from Louth (2004): Gibbons
  219. Quickstep (2014): G.
  220. The Recovery (2001): Clare
  221. Reel (2017): Irwin
  222. Regent’s Park (2000, 2019): Anonymous-1
  223. Reggish (2022): Barber-3
  224. The Roman Wall (2008): Barber-4
  225. Rosalie Prairie Flower (2008): Till
  226. Round the World for Sport (2021): Jackson
  227. The Round (2022): Playford
  228. Royals Quickstep (2013): Clarke W.
  229. The Runaway (2001, 2014, 2019): Kidson
  230. Russells Triumph (2013, 2019): Clarke W.
  231. Russian Dance (2018): Anonymous-4
  232. A Russian March (2013): Clarke W.
  233. Sadlers Wells Hornpipe (2004): Leadley
  234. Said Too Much Already (2001, 2002, 2005, 2007): Barber-2
  235. Sally Sloane’s Jig (2008, 2016): Barber-4
  236. The Sandwich (2023): Cahusac-6
  237. Sherwood Forest (2023): Cahusac-3
  238. Sicilian Dance (2002): Nuttall
  239. Sir Sidney (2007, 2014, 2019): Astor
  240. Sir T. H. Liddell’s Favourite (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  241. Skepparschottis (2022): Barber-3
  242. Soldier’s Joy (2016): Barber-1
  243. The Spanish Patriots (2005, 2007, 2011, 2016, 2020): Leadley
  244. Speed the Plough (2013, 2016): Clarke W.
  245. Spirit of the Dance (2007, 2011): Hardy
  246. Square Brackets (2001, 2002): Barber-2
  247. Staffordshire Hornpipe (2004, 2007): Locke
  248. Starr (2018): Anonymous-4
  249. Steam Packet Hornpipe (2002): Nuttall
  250. Steamboat (2001): Blackman
  251. Stony Steps (2000): Wilson T.
  252. Strangers Hornpipe (2002): Nuttall
  253. String Quartet (2002, 2004, 2016, 2020): Barber-2
  254. Stybarrow Crag (2021): Irwin
  255. Successfull Campaign (2018): Anonymous-4
  256. Swedish Masquerade (2016)
  257. Sweet Kitty Clover (2014): Anonymous-0
  258. Swiss Waltz II (2005): Leadley
  259. The Sylphe (2004, 2008, 2014): Anonymous-0
  260. Teazing Made Eazy (2014, 2015, 2017): Wilson
  261. The Tight Rope Waltz (2023): Cahusac-7
  262. Tip Top Polka (2016): Stacksteads
  263. Tom Jones (2018): Anonymous-4
  264. Trip to King Street (2018): Anonymous-4
  265. Trip to London (2018): Anonymous-4
  266. The Trip to Matlock (2022): Goulding
  267. Trip to Oatland (2018): Anonymous-4
  268. Trip to the Lodge (2023): Cahusac-4
  269. Trulsevalsen (2021): Barber-3
  270. Tumblers Hornpipe (2002): Biggins
  271. Two and Two (2023): Cahusac-4
  272. Tyrol Waltz (2019): Irwin
  273. Varsovianna (2000): Pearson
  274. Vidars vals (2021): Skrede
  275. Villagers (2002): Nuttall
  276. Villey Vous Dance (2002): Nuttall
  277. The Virgin’s With (2001, 2006, 2014): Johnson
  278. Wakefield Hunt (2018): Anonymous-4
  279. Waltz (2013): Clarke W.
  280. Waterloo Dance (2013): Clarke W.
  281. The Waterman’s Hornpipe (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  282. Watson’s Hornpipe (2008): Barber-4
  283. The Weavers March (2013): Clarke W.
  284. Weighton Fair (2001, 2014, 2019, 2020): Anonymous-Walsh
  285. The Welch Minuet (2023): Kynaston
  286. Welchs Quickstep No. 1 (2016): Gammon
  287. Welcome to the World (2001, 2002): Barber-2
  288. The West Hornpipe (2013, 2016, 2020): Clarke W.
  289. Westmorland (2000, 2001, 2006): Playford
  290. Whim (2018): Anonymous-4
  291. Will You Patch My Pants for Me? (2001, 2006): Barber-5
  292. William Irwin’s Quickstep (2017): Irwin
  293. Willy Wimble’s Favourite (2015, 2017): Whitaker
  294. Wind the Bobbin (2016)
  295. Windsor Park (2000, 2019): Anonymous-1
  296. Winster Galop (2016): Barber-1
  297. Wood Bridge Assembly (2013, 2016, 2020): Clarke W.
  298. Woodbine Cottage (2013, 2019, 2020): Clarke W.
  299. York Hornpipe (2005, 2006): Leadley

SOURCES

*signifies in the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library

**signifies in the British Library

Anonymous-0: Hannah Mawson, anonymous manuscript*

Anonymous-1: Anonymous manuscript, 24 Country Dances for the Year 1814*

Anonymous-2: Anonymous untitled manuscript*

Anonymous-3: Cambridge Consort Books 1595

Anonymous-4: Anonymous manuscript marked “ex Libris Yarborough Anderton” 1917 *

Anonymous-Walsh: Anonymous handwritten notes on a copy of Walsh, Compleat Country Dancing Master*

Artbergs-Kalle: performer

Astor: Country Dances, 1800*

Atkinson: Will Atkinson, performer

Bainbridge: Jim Bainbridge, performer

Baldwin: Charles Baldwin, collected by Cecil Sharp in Newent, 1910

Barber-1: Nick Barber

Barber-2: Nick Barber, A Musical Diary 2024

Barber-3: Nick Barber, Nicks nodebog 2023

Barber-4: Nick Barber, Nick Barber’s English Selection

Barber-5: Nick Barber, Nick Barber’s English Choice

Biggins: James Biggins, His Book

Blackman: A Selection of the Most Favorite Hornpipes for the Violin (1810-22)

Broderip-1: Longman and Broderip, 24 Country Dances for the Year 1791*

Broderip-2: Longman and Broderip, Playing the Harpsichord, Spinnet or Pianoforte Made Easy by New Instructions*

Cahusac-1: Cahusac’s Dances 1813**

Cahusac-2: Cahusac, Twelve Country Dances With their Basses for the Year 1788 with proper Directions to each Dance, as they are Performed at Court, Bath & all Public Assemblys**

Cahusac-3: Cahusac, Twelve Country Dances With their Basses for the Year 1790 with proper Directions to each Dance, as they are Performed at Court, Bath & all Public Assemblys**

Cahusac-4: Cahusac, Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1785 With proper Directions to each dance as they are Perfor’d at Court, bath & all Public Assemblies**

Cahusac-5: Cahusac, Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1790 With proper Directions to each dance as they are Perform’d at Court, Bath & all Public Assemblies**

Cahusac-6: Cahusac, Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1791 With proper Directions to each dance as they are Perform’d at Court, Bath & all Public Assemblies**

Cahusac-7: Cahusac,Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1798 With proper Directions to each dance as they are Perform’d at Court, Bath & all Public Assemblies**

Campbell: c1796*

Charlton: Charlton Memorial Tune Book, 1956

Clare: John Clare, Northampton Manuscripts, Northampton Public Library

Clarke D.: Dave Clarke

Clarke W.: William Clarke, Manuscript, Feltwell

Clementi: Longman and Clementi 1801*

(Dutch): Learned by Nick from the playing of a Dutch dance team at Sidmouth

Gallini: Gallini, A New Collection of Cotillons*

Gammon: Loughran and Gammon (1982), A Sussex Tunebook

Gibbons: Joshua Gibbons, manuscript

Goulding: 1797*

Gow: Nathaniel Gow (1766-1831)

Green: Chris Green, The Musick Meeting

Hampson: from the playing of Will Hampson

Hardy: Thomas Hardy (1800) Manuscript*

Hill B.: Beatrice Hill, recorded by Russell Wortley at Bromsberrow (1954/1957)

Hill: James Hill, The Lads Like Beer – The Fiddle Music of James Hill’s Tyneside

Hodsdull: 24 Country Dances for the Year 1826*

Hume: Colin Hume

Irwin: William Irwin, manuscript

Jackson: Joshua Jackson manuscript 1798

Johnson: 200 Favourite Country Dances performed at Court, Bath, Tunbridge, Scarborough, and most publick places, with directions for dancing*

Kidson: Frank Kidson, Old English Country Dances 1890*

Kidson F.: Frank Kidson, Old Reels and Dance tunes; Old Yorkshire Dance tunes*

Kynaston: Twenty Four New Country Dances For the Year 1716 With proper new Tunes, & Figures, or Directions to each Dance**

Leadley: Lawrence Leadley, The Fiddler of Helperby

Locke: John Locke, collected by Cecil Sharp

McGlashan: Collection of Scots measures c1780

Miracles: D. M. Miracles, Two Hundred and Fifty Welsh Airs 1859

Morningstar: Judy Morningstar 1985

Murphy: Rose Murphy, Milltown Lass – Topic Records

Nuttall: James Nuttall, manuscript c1830

O’Farrell: O’Farrell Pocket companion for the Irish or Union Pipes Volume II 1806

Paris: Frederic Paris

Pearson: from the playing of Ned Pearson

Playford: John Playford, The Dancing Master 1651-1728

Purcell: Henry Purcell

Rew: Billy Rew, Sidford c1952

Roberts: J. Roberts (1816-1894)

Shatwell:  B. Shatwell, Hampshire Dance Tunes: Country Dance Tunes from the Pyle family manuscript 1822

Skillern: 1781*

Skrede: Vidar Skrede

Stables: Henry Stables, manuscript*

Stacksteads: From the playing of Stacksteads Silver Band

Storm: Rasmus Storm, Rasmus Storms nodebog c1760

Till: Geoge Till

Turner: Michael Turner manuscript 1845-9

W.G.: manuscript*Walsh: Walsh, Complete Country Dances 1730*

Wheatstone: Charles Wheatstone*

Whitaker: Button and Whitaker (1810), Twenty four Country Dances with Figures For the Year 1810, Adapted for the Violin, German Flute or Oboe*

Wilson: “Le Sylphe”: 24 Country Dances for 1818*

Wilson T: Thomas Wilson: Companion to the Ballroom (1816)*

Woods: Oscar Woods (Performer)

Wright: (1742)*

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