On Sunday 6th February (2.00 – 600) Chiltinas celebrated both World Concertina Day and our own 25th Anniversary with a playing session plus mini-workshop at Maulden (Beds) Church Hall, which was also available online via Zoom, thanks to Edward Waterfield’s expert help. A concertina themed birthday cake was kindly donated by Philip Waterfield, and Martin Henshaw set up a display of Chiltinas memorabilia.
Chiltinas’ group at World Concertina Day meeting
Take a look at Martin Henshaw‘s outline of the 25 years of Chiltinas history on the International Concertina Association website.
Paul McCann, Chairman of the International Concertina Association, gave a short talk outlining the background to World Concertina Day, which is summarised in the following Word file.
Remarks to Chiltinas 25th and ICA World Concertina Day
John Warren gave a mini-workshop on playing Morris music, including tips on emphasising key beats, varying volume, playing staccato or legato, playing root notes and use of the bellows. The recording of Shepherd’s Hey below was before we had the benefit of John’s advice!
Below are a selection of mp3 recordings from the event.
Jimmy Allen Set
All in a Garden Green
George Tremain’s Quickstep
Oyster Girl
Tallis Canon
Dorset Four Hand Reel
Galopede
Man in the Moon
Shepherd’s Hey
Varsovienne
Planxty Irwin
Soldiers Joy
Michael Turner’s Waltz
Last of the Summer Wine
Happy Birthday