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For recorder/flute and violin or two violins

Selected and arranged by Dorothea Barth

Playford Promenade includes 42 delightful English Country Dance tunes from the Playford editions arranged by Dorothy Barth  for two instruments. Brides and grooms in search of  unique music for their wedding ceremony--whether it be a garden ceremony, a Renaissance ceremony, a Celtic ceremony, or any wedding in need of music that is intimate, haunting, and rare--will be thrilled with Playford Promenade.

• Arranged for two instruments: Recorder/flute and violin or two violins
  
• Wonderful for use as wedding processionals and recessionals
  
• Great Renaissance faire or student recital pieces

The sheet music for Playford Promenade: Music for Weddings and Grand Occasions is now available as a digital download through Sheet Music Plus and Sheet Music Direct. Search by title or under Dorothy van Joolen Barth.

On April 9, 2015, our duo Kammeraderie released Playford Promenade: Music for Weddings and Grand Occasions as a digital album. The 42 tunes are arranged in 36 tracks (there are five medleys). You may preview all the tracks, purchase individual tracks, or purchase the complete album through Amazon, and iTunes. We hope this will be a valuable resource for brides and grooms looking for unique and beautiful wedding ceremony music.

I am honored by your feedback.



"... I received the book Playford Promenade today and played the whole book tonight with my flute partner, and we were both absolutely in awe! The duets are ALL so beautiful and they will be wonderful to perform, to just play for fun, and to use for teaching! I have tons of duet books, but this is an absolute gem, it is going to be my favorite forever! This is the book I have been looking for for over 10 years! I play flute and recorder (soprano and tenor). I can't thank you enough for putting together such a lovely book. Its so unique, magical, romantic and charming. I know the people whom I perform it for in the future will agree! ....(2010)

"We used your music for the prelude, processional and recessional .... It was something different from what either of us had ever done and we had a lot of fun rehearsing and playing it for the wedding. People attending the wedding really enjoyed it.... Thanks so much! " (2008 wedding, NY)

"I just wanted to let you know how impressed I am with your collection of duets. I am really going to enjoy playing them. Thank you!"
"I can't wait for your arrangements to be played at my wedding...."

"Thank you for putting together such a nice collection of music."

"The sound files are gorgeous"



The creative process that produced Playford Promenade involved:

• perusing over 500 Playford tunes to determine which would be great for wedding use

• arranging the 42 chosen tunes for two C instruments (two violins or recorder/flute and violin)  using principles of harmony and counterpoint

• playing the arrangements  many times to ensure they are consonant and pleasing for ceremonial use