Music That Moves You

Mara Shea

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.

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

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

Where in the World is Mara!

Like most people, my husband and I are spending a lot of time at home these days. Despite the current global chaos and anxiety, this springtime and summer in North Carolina have been gorgeous, and I am enjoying the solitude, trying to be productive while keeping myself and others safe.

Like other musicians and gig workers, bookings have completely evaporated from my calendar! I am grateful for your support -- thank you for downloading tracks and albums, and for your email notes. I have uploaded a few more recordings on the Music page, and have started posting more videos on the Links and Videos page. If you enjoy these, 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!

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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And please follow me on Bandcamp!

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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Links and Videos

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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Naturally

The Elftones

The Elftones -- an energetic, fun, and lyrical fiddle-guitar duo that will make you want to dance, or just sit and listen and enjoy.

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Mara Shea Final Dissertation TO PRINT-re

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