The Portland Collection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest, Volume 3

The Portland Collection, Volume3: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest is a collection of 314 traditional and recently composed jigs and reels played for dances in Portland, Oregon and in Bellingham, Washington, where Clyde Curley now resides. It follows an identical format to the popular Portland Collections 1 and 2, but all the tunes in Volume 3 are completely different from those of the first two books. As with Volumes 1 and 2, national standards and local favorites are included. The music in The Portland Collection, Volume 3 derives from New England, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Appalachian, and English sources, all of which are represented in the book. Chord suggestions are provided. There is an extensive commentary on each tune. Discography, bibliography, indices, and more are included. Since the publication of the first The Portland Collection in 1997, these tune books have become the standard for contra dance musicians all across the United States and are also popular among musicians of many other genres. The books are praised for their clear, readable formats; their sturdy covers and bindings; their informative, entertaining commentaries; and especially for the repertoire itself. The music in The Portland Collection, Volume 3 is suitable for any acoustic instrument. Beginners and accomplished musicians alike will find tunes that match their skill levels in this book.