Music That Moves You

Mara Shea

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A solo violin performance of Isaac Cooper's lovely Scottish air from 1783, Miss Gordon of Gight, also used for the English country dance called Easter Morn.

Tom Kruskal's - Sapphire Sea Mara Shea and Julie Gorka

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Serious Sidebar:

For those interested in Mara's dissertation on an 1850 fiddler's tune book found in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Where in the World is Mara!

A new year! May it be a good one.

As 2023 begins, I am continuing to work on some challenges that make me grateful for life and things I have always taken for granted.

Recovering from even a mild stroke takes time and a lot of patience. Three months after, I'm doing much better, and am re-discovering stamina, coordination, and kindness to myself (this last point is particularly hard sometimes!).

I am also very grateful for your support -- thank you for the tip jar donations, for downloading tracks and albums, and for your email notes. I have added some more recordings on the Music Samples page and in the Store, and have some videos on the Links and Videos page. If you enjoy the recordings, and would like to see more, let me know! I'm happy to add to the collection.

Stay healthy and safe!

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A few samples of music to enjoy...

Ferla Mor - from Heather HillsMara Shea and Dave Wiesler

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For more listening samples, and to download recordings, take a look at my Music page!

And please follow me on Bandcamp!

Coleman's March - from NaturallyMara Shea and Roger Gold

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Miss Grace Hay's DelightMara Shea and Julie Gorka

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Dingle Polkas from Elftones Naturally.mpMara Shea and Roger Gold

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Tom Kruskal's - Sapphire Sea Mara Shea and Julie Gorka

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Music for Students

Books and Sheet Music

Elftones

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Check out more of Mara's albums and singles on the Music page, too.

In 3/4 Time

Copious Notes

A kaleidoscope of lyrical and lovely waltzes, new and old, for dancing or listening--beautifully played by Mara Shea on violin and Julie Gorka on piano, with Dean Herington on clarinet, Ted Ehrhard on violin, and Walt Robinson on recorder.

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All the Pretty Horses

The Elftones

Celtic tunes and songs from Scotland, Ireland, England, France, and America, spanning emotions from lyrical to driving, tender to fiery. Fiddle, guitar, and vocal arrangements of mostly traditional tunes, invoking Celtic spirit and soul.

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