Edgar James Yother V
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The Oddfellows in Plainville The Oddfellows in Plainville
A jig in G. The name comes from the building I see out my living room window which says in huge letters 'Oddfellows Block 1887'. And this happens to be in the town of Plainville, CT
Waiting for Tracy Waiting for Tracy
A reel in G. I wrote this in more of a New England style. I happend to write it while the woman who would soon become my girlfriend was on her way to my place before we headed out to a contra dance.
Edna's Vase Edna's Vase
A waltz in D. Named for my grandmother's first prothstetic leg, which always sat in the corner of her dining room with flowers in it. That was the kind of sense of humor that she had, which I will always remember.
A Day Before the Pyper A Day Before the Pyper
A reel in Gmin. I wrote this one morning before getting together with my friends, Kate and Case. Later that day Kate went into labor, The following day thier son was born. They named him Pyper.
Hillgrove's Waltz Hillgrove's Waltz
Another D minor waltz. I named this after Thomas Hillgrove who was a dance teacher in the 1800's who said my new favorite quote 'So long as dancing is cultivated, society progresses'.
The Woman from Windsor Locks The Woman from Windsor Locks
This is the first waltz that I tried to write. I tried to give in a Swedish hambo sort of feel.
