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  • Celtic tune order

    1. DAWNING OF THE DAY
    2. MAYO MORRINS    
    3. GLENORCHY GRIZZLE 
    4. BEAR DANCE         
    5. SWALLOWTAIL JIG
    6. MAIRI’S WEDDING 
    7. SKYE BOAT SONG
    8. CAPTAIN O’KANE   
    9. MS THOMPSON’S HORNPIPE  
    10. MERRY BLACKSMITH 
    11. DROWSY MAGGIE      
    12. FIG FOR A KISS VARIATIONS
    13. FAREWELL TO ERIN  
    14. MORRISON’S JIG
    15. STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN       
    16. JULIA DELANEY/TAM LIN
    17. PACHELBEL JIG  
    18. ROAD TO LISDOONVARNA

    These tunes are here on the site – choose which ones you want to get good at!

    download/print ➜ sheet music ➜ Celtic

    reference audio ➜ Celtic

  • Upcoming Performances

    Saturday, 5/23 at 2:00 PM
    Solo Recital
    Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
    4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton, WA 98310

    This recital will be with a highly skilled professional accompanist, which makes it a rare chance to bring a piece to a very high level of refinement.

    Solo pieces need to be chosen this week. Students are being asked to select something they already play well so the next few months can focus on polishing, comfort, and musical depth …while still continuing to work on new material in lessons.

    Saturday, 5/30 at 3:00 PM
    Celtic Group Performance
    Otherwise Society Commons, Poulsbo

    Indoors, cozy space, seating for about 50 people – and yes, there’s a popcorn machine.

    We’ll follow it up with a celebration picnic at the Poulsbo waterfront park. Bring snacks and good vibes.

    Saturday, 6/13 at 12:00 PM
    Celtic Group Performance
    Port Orchard Farmers Market

    This one includes amplification for as many students as I can support electronically, which is a great experience to have. If you’re excited about playing with sound reinforcement, this is your moment.

    The May 30 and June 13 performances are the two Celtic dates. You don’t need to commit to both, but if you do, there will be surprise goodies. No further comment. :)

  • Rehearsal, Recital, Cookie Party!

    Rehearsal, Recital, Cookie Party!

    12/20/2025

    • dress rehearsal is Saturday at 4:00 PM at the String Beans Studio (1667 SE Ellis Ct.)
    • “dress rehearsal” in the context of a music performance means we are rehearsing the music.  Wear whatever clothes you want to today.
    • if you have a sturdy music stand, please bring it (no wire stands)
    • We’ll do two full run-throughs of the entire program.  I’m hoping to keep the rehearsal down to an hour but it may take longer.  
    • This is not a practice session; it’s a run-through, and you’ll get one chance during each run.


    12/21/2025

    Performance is Sunday at Key Peninsula Civic Center
    17010 S Vaughn Rd NW
    Key Center, WA 98394

    • Setup: 3:30 PM
    • Performance: 4:00 PM
    • wear anything festive and nice-looking that you want, as long as you can comfortably and effectively play in it without distracting yourself or others.  You will be on an elevated stage, so no short skirts.  As always, no heels and hair must be away from your face.
    • if you have a sturdy music stand, please bring it (no wire stands)
    • Afterward: snack/cookie party. Please bring something to share – it doesn’t necessarily have to be cookies. Any snack or drink is great.
    • Help with cleanup afterwards is always appreciated.  Many hands makes for light work!
  • Holiday Practice Tracks

    Holiday Practice Tracks

    Older Pieces:

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/5nnijosin51wocrfmi4ig/h?rlkey=cuq2mrv44mkhvd0zm04su7wbs&st=3cu9tm3m&dl=0

    Newer Pieces:

    Reference Recordings – holiday

    Program order:

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  • Holiday Recital Info

    Holiday Recital Info

    Sunday, Dec. 21st
    setup starts 3:30pm
    first piece starts at 4:15pm

    cookie reception to follow

    invite your friends and family!

    Key Peninsula Civic Center

    17010 S Vaughn Rd NW
    Key Center, WA 98394

    program order:

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