WHITBY FOLK WEEK 2026
http://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/
August 22nd - 28th 2026
CONCERTINA PART-PLAYING (and any melody instrument) with
SPARE PARTS CONCERTINA BAND
Here are the three-part arrangements of tunes we're bringing to Whitby Folk Week 2026.
We're running sessions for all concertina systems and any melody instrument. We have six practice sessions on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. and Friday all at 10:00 – 11:20 in the Stakesby Arms.
We expect to be taking two sets of the arranged tunes we've worked on to the final workshop concert on Friday in the Spa Pavilion Hall. These are Harliquin Air/The Marquis of Granby's March and I'd rather have a Piece than a Kiss/Gaubeo. Taking part in that concert isn't compulsory - the main idea is to enjoy playing the arrangements together.
To provide variety we'll also play an extra, easier arrangement each day but we're not aiming to get those ready for performance unless people particularly want to do them.
The practice schedule will be as follows -
- Sunday
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Harliquin Air/The Marquis of Granby's March
Additional tune: Knole Park - Monday
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I'd rather have a Piece than a Kiss/Gaubeo
Additional tune: Brunswick Waltz - Tuesday
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Harliquin Air/The Marquis of Granby's March
Additional tune: Metal Man - Wednesday
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I'd rather have a Piece than a Kiss/Gaubeo
Additional tune: Untilted Waltz - Thursday
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Harliquin Air/The Marquis of Granby's March
Additional tune: Metal Man - Friday
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Both sets in preparation for the workshop showcase concert in the afternoon
Harliquin Air/The Marquis of Granby's March
I'd rather have a Piece than a Kiss/Gaubeo
13.30-16.30 Spa Pavillion Hall for those who wish
Download
You'll find all the tunes as pdfs, MIDI and Noteworthy files.
Do get in touch if you can't make them work or want any help
PDF, MIDI and Noteworthy files
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