The Baltimore Folk Music Society
Requests the Pleasure of your Company
at the
Autumn Assembly Ball
BFMS is pleased to present its annual Baltimore Autumn Assembly English Ball
on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, at the Church of the Redeemer. Come to our afternoon ball with refreshments, beautiful dancing, and elegant music by Trio con Brio from 12 noon to 3:30 PM.
Suggested attire is festive formal or historical.
Please bring non-marking dance shoes to help preserve the floor.
Your 2023 Ball Chairs are Sharon McKinley and Emily Aubrey, reachable by email at autumn_assembly at bfms.org
The Dances
| Title | Meter | Title | Meter | |
| Auretti's Dutch Skipper | 6/8 | The Bishop | 4/4 | |
| The Collier's Daughter | 2/2 | Easter Thursday | 3/2 | |
| Emperor of the Moon | 4/4 | Hambleton's Round O | 3/2 | |
| Heartsease | 6/8 | Hop Ground | 6/8 | |
| Land of Mist and Wonder | 3/4 | Leading Man | 2/2 | |
| Old Wife Behind the Fire | 2/2 | Prince William | 2/2 | |
| The Punch Bowl | 3/4 | Rich Delights | 3/4 | |
| Sunlight through Draperies | 3/4 | Sweet Potato Pie | 6/8 | |
| Tennessee Dawn | 3/4 | Woodshed | 6/8 | |
| All dances will be talked through and briefly prompted | ||||
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Music By: Trio Con Brio |
Elke Baker, violin |
Jonathan Jensen, piano and more |
Paul Oorts, things with strings and accordion |
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Ball location: The Church of the Redeemer 5603 North Charles St Baltimore, Maryland 21210 Google Map Location |
Questions? E-mail autumn_assembly at bfms.org
Fees
Member pricing is for BFMS and CDSS affiliates.
Patrons support BFMS and get recognition in the program!
| Members | General Admission |
Students | Patron | |
| Through Oct 7th | $35 | $40 | $20 | $60 |
| Through Oct 27th | $40 | $45 | $20 | $60 |
Registration/Purchase
On-line:
Online registration for the 2023 Autumn Assembly English Ball is now closed.
There will be no ticket sales the day of the Ball!
Please contact autumn_assembly @ bfms.org with any questions.
Check our Facebook group for pictures and other information.