Folk Song Circle

Enjoy singing folk songs? Want to sing in a casual, small group?

A Folk Song Circle hosted by Debbie Gathmann

We will have folk singing books available (Rise Up Singing books 1 and 2) but people can bring in songs they would like to try. The goal is to have fun, learn a few new songs, and enjoy the time together.  If you have a guitar and want to bring it, great, but we can certainly sing without any instrument backing us up. Sometimes we will sound great and sometimes we will struggle, but the point of this is to have a relaxing, musical time.

Songs suggestions:

Bells of Norwich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9XqdM3qkc8  

The Sally Gardens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfnQkLS6Amg (There are lots of non-classical versions, too)

THe Garden Round ("The Chickens Get Into the Tomatoes") -- no tune, just rhythm:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKwJIy-Vjfk  (This one only has 3 of the four parts, and doesn't do it as a round, but is great for learning the  rhythm).  The four parts, all in the same beat: the CHICKens are INto the TO MA TOES! (2x) EVen the RABbits inHIBit their HABits when CARrots Are Green! (2x) Squash! Squash! Squash! Squash! (2x; syncopated); Hedge HOOOOOOOG!  HedgeHOOOOOOG! HedgeHOOOOOOOOG! HEDGE-HOG! (2x).   

At the Gate of HEaven (Lullaby):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ6eXO_Bg3w (Sung in Spansih but has English translation and gives the tune)

O Can ye Sew Cushions? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rNZBED858Y   Jean Redpath.  (Felicity Lott has a lovely version, but again, classical.)   

There Was an Old Man Who Lived in the Wood:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3x0BbWKuIQ 

Sweetheart Out a Hunting:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=555dHzVQWsE 

 

Tutu Maramba:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgjKl8iQYUU 

My Lord, What a Morning:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO2NL8DVN6E

What the Heck do you need to know:

• Outdoors. If it's rainy that day, we will be under the pavilion.
• Only 15 spots. RSVP is required.
• A suggested donation is $5. No one will be turned away. Pay what you can. You may donate online at: www.heck.house/donate or in person-onsite.
• Parking is on one side of Milton Street, the cross street that the driveway is located on.
• For ages 12 & up.
• Wheelchair friendly. Please let us know in the comment section of the rsvp form.

If any questions or concerns, please email Paula at fatdeaf1@heck.house or Debbie at