I love the chestnut dances! At a couple weekend workshops, I've done an Old & 
New workshop: Dance Petronella, then dance a modern dance with the signature 
move. Same with Rory O'More. And when I think about it, I think Hull's Victory 
is a very early, if not the first dance, with the short wavy balances. 
Lamplighters is an early dance that includes the long wave at the sides. And 
both of those are chestunts with their own tunes. Next time I'll try to do 
those all.

I've never played it in D. Have to try it. But I love it in F.

For what it's worth, I've worked on Fisher's in both D and F, though usually 
play it in D.

~Erik

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Susie Lorand via Musicians
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5:11 AM
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Subject: Re: [Musicians] Another Chestnut tune question


Emily, I'm delighted you're thinking about what to play for chestnuts, since I 
love dancing them!

Now I'm curious how many people actually play Hull's Victory in F! 
(Although it's published in that key in NEFR, I've usually played it in
D.)

Regarding Rory O'More: Rum & Onions (in NJ) has used a medley that includes 
Larry O'Gaff and something else and maybe Scarce o' Tatties. I could look it up 
when I have more time, unless someone else gets to it first.

Susie Lorand (now in Ann Arbor, MI)

On Tue, 31 Oct 2017, Erik Hoffman via Musicians wrote:

> 
> As far as Ross’ Reel #4 goes, that’s not one that I’ve heard has a 
> signature dance. On New England Chestnuts it opens for one of the Lady of the 
> Lakes.
> So I’d say, go for it! My only thought is an F tune to an F tune might 
> not be that dramatic of a change…
> 
>  
> 
> ~Erik Hoffman
> 
>  
> 
> From: Musicians [mailto:[email protected]] On 
> Behalf Of Emily Addison via Musicians
> Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 9:10 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Musicians] Another Chestnut tune question
> 
>  
> 
> Hi All,
> 
>  
> 
> One more question from me!  This one about another Chestnut Dance... 
> Hull's Victory.
> 
>  
> 
> The first tune we plan to do is Hull's Victory which makes sense. :) 
> :)
> 
>  
> 
> However I'd like to do another tune after and Ross's Reel #4 sounds 
> really good.  ... ... my concern is I think this has been associated 
> with another chestnut dance??? ???
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
>  
> 
> And any tunes you traditionally associate with Hull's Victory (the dance)?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Emily
> 
> 
>
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